Most religions, either directly or indirectly, state that since humans are a part of the universe... they can 'understand' or 'be' a part of the universe.... or 'know' some infinite aspect of the universe by an internal quest of oneself.
Do you think this is possible?
2007-09-30 20:05:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hmmm i do not fully comprehend your question. As far as I know, i am a part of the Universe. I am measurable in mass. As far as "knowing" some infinite aspect of the Universe.... thats what i dont get.
2007-09-30 20:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course we're part of the universe. We're a very small part, a truth organized Christianity has been fighting almost since its creation; but we're here, on Earth, swirling on the outskirts of the Milky Way, one of the innumerable galaxies in the universe, containing mind-boggling numbers of solar systems, with even more stars, planets, moons, and who knows what else.
We can certainly understand some of the things around us, but absolute understanding cannot be read in any book, scientific or religious. No person, or humanity as a collective, now or in the conceivable future, will understand the universe or the hows and whys of our existence.
That's why I don't really get atheism - it seems almost like a knee-jerk reaction. To reject religious dogma is one thing, but to replace it with anti-religious dogma confuses me to some degree. People on either side of the religious/spiritual spectrum who claim to "know" lose all credibility in my eyes.
No faith I've practiced or studied answered all of my questions, stood up to science, or passed the litmus test of reality and reasonable doubt; and that's why I'm a proud agnostic. That's not to say I haven't been influenced by, and taken certain aspects of, some religions. From Christianity to Bhuddism, religion has had some positive influences on my life, but I worship no God, for he/she/they have not shown me the way.
2007-10-01 03:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it appears that i'm made of the same stuff as the universe, so in that sense i would answer yes to your question. but the way i know about the universe is through my senses... pure thought doesn't really exist, it is mediated by physical interactions that we cannot be immediately aware of by the senses. i don't see how an internal quest can tell me anything profound about the universe at large. sense data and reason are both required to learn about the universe, one or the other alone are not so useful.
2007-10-01 03:19:30 · answer #3 · answered by vorenhutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just as likely that an Atheist is 'part of the universe' compared to a Theist.
I don't think it really has anything to do with religion in this case, just how one interprets what they've learned.
2007-10-01 03:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course .
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
Albert Einstein
if a man is so far sighted he can't even see to walk what good is it ?
peace and happiness just don't occur without a kind heart
2007-10-01 03:18:15 · answer #5 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say that religions state that we are part of the universe and that we can be a part of the universe. You dont say!
Thats the only real part of your question I understood that doesnt sound like new-age psycho-spiritual babble.
2007-10-01 03:12:25 · answer #6 · answered by rogavit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a part of the universe, sometimes I think I am the universe and the universe is me.
2007-10-01 03:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by Green 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the universe is a part of me.
2007-10-01 03:32:35 · answer #8 · answered by Factual Pterodactyl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do.
--Agnostic Atheist Buddhist.
2007-10-01 03:09:25 · answer #9 · answered by ✡ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea what you are talking about. We are all together as one. Peace, Love & Harmony and this is coming from an atheist. Your nuts!!
2007-10-01 03:08:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋