do you think that our world and the universe are a conscious living organism?

Question

why or why not?...;0)

Answer 1

I don't believe that they are, but only because the Earth and the Universe do not display the properties of an organism. Indeed they display the properties of locations that are inhabited by organisms.

I would be interested though to hear considerations of whether Galaxies could be a part of a much larger organism? If that were true then planets such as the Earth could be a part of the equivalent of the DNA of something too big to imagine?

Answer 2

People may say that they only believe in what they can see, but that isn't true. We can not see the wind, but only observe the effects of it. The same is true of magnetism, or gravity. We can not see Jehovah or other spirit forms of life such as the angels. This really shouldn't be hard to understand if people were willing to think of it logically. According to Einstein's theory of General relativity the universe is curved, and this has been confirmed since then by observations. We don't know how much that curvature is, but if it is enough then the space time fabric is a sphere, and thus there would have to be at least 5 dimensions. In current string theory there is the M-Theory which suggests 11 dimensions. Just because we can not literally see God in the 3 dimensions we occupy, plus time which makes up the fourth does not mean that he can not exist. Logically we have to "measure the effects" so to speak. First, our very existence, and the existence of the universe is an "effect". Any change, or beginning, is an "effect". In the scope of "cause and effect" what is the cause of our existence? Most people may not have given this much thought but the Bible is the only religious scripture which explicitly states that the universe had a beginning: (Genesis 1:1) 1 In [the] beginning God created the heavens and the earth. This agrees with science, but only with modern science. How did Moses know that the universe had a beginning when scientists only began to realize this in the twentieth century, and when none of his contemporaries knew this fact?  I remember In one of the books I read about Richard Phillips Feynman, called "probably the most brilliant, influential, and iconoclastic figure in his field in the post-World War II era", and he noted that the group of scientists most likely to believe in God were Cosmologists: those who study the universe. These scientists know that the very preciseness of the expansion rate and structure of the universe argue against a random unintelligent source, The math involved is a strong argument for the existence of a intelligent creator. Along with the fact the Bible mentions "the beginning" consider that the Bible was written over a period of 1600 years by over 40 different men and yet it is consistent and harmonious throughout. No other book ever written compares in this regard. If anyone were to have an open mind and read the Bible in a modern translation in their own language from cover to cover then they would be feeling the effect of his invisible existence. Only God can predict the future. but the Bible records hundreds of prophesies as well as the fulfillment of some of these. People who say that there is no evidence, or that they can not see the evidence have no excuse. They can not see the evidence because they purposely refuse to consider what that evidence may be, and thus Atheism is a belief based on emotions and prejudice, but not intellect, since intellect would involve peering into the evidence; rather than ignoring it. On the other hand creationists often say that the entire universe was created in six literal 24-hour days some 6,000 years ago. With teachings like this, they misrepresent the Bible, which says that God created the heavens and the earth “in the beginning”—at some unstated point before the more specific creative “days” began. (Genesis 1:1) Significantly, the Genesis account shows that the expression “day” is used in a flexible sense. At Genesis 2:4, the entire period of six days described in the preceding chapter is spoken of as only one day. Logically, these were, not literal days of 24 hours, but long periods of time. Each of these epochs evidently lasted thousands of years. All too often, religious teachers are off base when they talk about faith. Some seem to suggest that faith involves believing passionately in something for which there is no solid evidence. To many reasoning people, that sounds more like gullibility. The Bible defines faith quite differently: “Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.” (Hebrews 11:1) So genuine faith is not mere gullibility. It is based on solid evidence, on reasonable assurance. Anyone of Jehovah's Witnesses can teach a person who is sincere and humble what the evidence is that proves that Jehovah exists and what his purpose is for the earth and those who live on it.

Answer 3

Oooh! Er..! Not sure how to put this, since usually I avoid trying to talk about my 'beliefs'!

But in a way, yes. Conscious, not sure. But I do believe we are all part of the 'fabric of life', united by our common existence. And I feel that there is a 'pattern'' to this life to which we can tune ourselves. And if we do, life flows smoother. If on the other hand we try to force life to do as we want, we can get a rough ride!

The trouble with this explaining lark is that 'people like me' generally don't hold with trying to put all this in words. Words are unreliable and imprecise, particularly when it comes to life's mysteries. After all, it is said "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao" which is no doubt why I am making such a c**p job of this!

And as for 'why'?! S**t, that's even more difficult than 'if'!! Er.. because when I listen to my inner 'compass' life just is easier, I guess. So, my reason is 'personal observation' I suppose!

If this in any way answers your question, I'm glad! And if not, tough! Because rather than dig myself into a deeper hole I am going to stop right there!

Live long and prosper!

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Answer 4

In my opinion, i think they are consious. Whether they are fast or slow, sensitive or insensitive..... they might feel us, based on instinct or other ways.... that's the reason why the world & the universe is changing everyday. They need to survive too.... at least they will be conscious when they feel danger & try to do some best changes for themselves.

Answer 5

conscious- no
living- yes
organism- yes

why: I don't think the world and universe are conscious because I think to be conscious you have to have a soul and I don't consider the earth or the unvierse to have a soul. the earth reacts but I don't think the earth chooses/decides how to react- I think reactions follow the course of nature (design)

Answer 6

a review of far eastern philosophy/psychology/religion/magic will show that this is unquestionably their prevailing view. in a hypermaterialistic, mechanistic culture such as ours, such a view is far less prominent. usually, only those people who have made the effort to go beyond the culturally approved belief systems will ever respond to that which is, once some wisdom is experienced, the "true state of things". if a person will take the time to do the practices necessary to get beyond the usual ego ridden mind sets, and brain chatter: meditation, energy work such as yoga, chi kung, etc. he/she will discover "the truth" for him/herself. in a culture that idolizes "progress" through ruthless ambition and sociopathic behavior, getting beyond the ego based way of being is a major accomplishment;-)

Answer 7

Only in the same way as an ants nest can be considered as a living organism.

It's a sort of collective thing.

Answer 8

Yes!.

I believe that we are a small evolutionary part of it.

As to why?. That is well beyond me, call it Faith.

One day, when all of the Suns have burnt out, light will be replaced by life, and that seeing will be in Life spectrum rather than light.

Perhaps even, that is what ''Dark Matter'' is...Evolving Life Force????.

Answer 9

well i belive that every thing has a begining and an end and also that the earth is in the univers wich is in some thing calld the eleventh dimention wher al parelel universes exest imagion a univers where i got 10 points for this q ... could it be this one u decide

Answer 10

yuup because nature hates the way we abuse the world and is using all her tricks to try and drive down our numbers to a manageably level