2006-12-08 13:13:53 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
this is what a guy said the other day.. if nothing created god, and he is able to exist, why couldnt the universe exist without anything created it, now i think there indeed is a god, but i felt that was a very good point that made a lot of sense
2006-12-08 13:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by steven d 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not the concept but there is the fundamental mystery of existence. Take god out and even adopt the cosmology of a beginningless and endless cycle of universe creation/destruction, and we're still left with something always existing. And that something contains this whole process and the mechanisms that result in a universe and consciousness. I'm an atheist but that means I just reject the projected, theistic concepts. Only when we really really think about the implications of the mystery of existence and what I just pointed out do we get to the realization that this is some really really heavy stuff and is impossible for the mind to get around. I used to think about this when I was a kid for hours at night and try to figure it out. I'd see the implications and would be awe-struck at what it meant. This has continued decades later and when I see someone who thinks they've resolved the question, I bring their head to where mine's at and their world gets turned upside down a bit./
2006-12-08 21:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no right or wrong answer to this, but for ME, yes.
You can have all the theories, physical laws, and scientific explanations you wish but questions remain: If something or someone created the universe what created THAT? Why is there something instead of nothing? Why DOES the universe go to the trouble of existing? What happened "before" that or is it even meaningful to talk about that? How will it all come to an end --- or can it? --- or --- my favorite explanation and definition of God: are physical laws and thought SO powerful that they bring about their OWN existence? It's a matter open for debate of course, but I say a resounding "YES!".
2006-12-08 21:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The concept of dismissing a Creator is very new and has not been theorized except for the last 200 or so years. Most scientist of the past centuries would never conceive of such. Aristotle, Plato, Confucius, and many learned men of the past would think you an "idiot" for proposing such a thing.
2006-12-08 21:20:35 · answer #4 · answered by martha d 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, not any more. Man as a race of beings is smart enough and educated enough now to explain his surroundings including the universe.
2006-12-08 21:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The concept of "god" should be AVOIDED is you want to explain the Universe. It will lead to wrong explanation and understanding.
2006-12-08 21:17:59 · answer #6 · answered by the.buster 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, without God life is meaningless. It becomes an endless cycle of pursuits by meaningless creatures that are doomed to perish and come to nothing. The naturalistic worldview leads to nihilism which is the realization that life is as meaningless as it is hopeless.
2006-12-08 21:32:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That would depend on your own belief system. For me, yes. For you, maybe not. Either way, I wish you a Happy Holiday Season.
This has already been removed from public schools. Very sad. Just my opinion because you asked the question.
2006-12-08 21:16:45 · answer #8 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster says "yes."
2006-12-08 21:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a young child.
Start explaining the universe,
When you get to the place where you have to say: "I don't know.", figure out whether it would or would not be more effective to say : "God did it that way."
2006-12-08 21:18:45 · answer #10 · answered by raxivar 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋