Why does it seem so important to know how the world and universe were created? Does it benefit us in the present at all? We know that it is here, and that most likely at some point it will be gone, is this not enough?
2007-11-01 07:21:54 · 23 answers · asked by Lorena 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's exactly what i've been trying to tell people i know.... BUT YEAH..! I AGREE WITH YOU.
2007-11-01 07:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lizzeth 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think the question "why" was it created is probably more important than the how. How is answerable in a general sense in that information, form, and matter combined and we got "this" - the mechanics of the Big Bang and God "speaking the world into being" with "Let There Be Light" may in fact be the same event.
But the answer to "why" it was created gives meaning purpose and direction / instruction for we who are moral beings. Because if the answer is "it just happened" then the entire ball of wax is pointless. If it because God purposed it and He made and makes Himself known to us, then we know where we come from, how to live, right from wrong, know how to live and where we go when we die and we live in hope. That seems a more necessary question than "how".
2007-11-01 14:30:16 · answer #2 · answered by pwwatson8888 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the contrary, it is very important to know. It matters a great deal. And yes, it benefits us now and in the future. Our attitude toward life is greatly influenced by our viewpoint on the world and how it (and we) got here. Whether the world was created or just happened can change a great deal now and in the future. It could change how long we live, the way we live, and under what conditions we live.
To illustrate: suppose your house burned down and you made a claim for insurance proceeds with your insurance company. The insurance company's attitude toward your claim for insurance proceeds is greatly influenced by its viewpoint as to the origin of that fire (was it accidental, arson, etc.?)
So it is with our attitude toward life: it is influenced by our viewpoint concerning the origin of this world and life within it. And our attitude influences our behavior. How this world (and we) came into existence most assuredly affects the future course of history and our place in it.
Hannah J Paul
2007-11-01 14:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way. Its never enough. It doesn't benefit us much but curiosity kicks in.
Have you ever jumped into the middle of a conversation that is related to you but you missed the beginning? You ask one person and they say they were talking about one thing, someone else says something else. You just want to be in the know!
2007-11-01 14:34:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mable VT is thinking, kinda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important for a few reasons. We all want to know how we got here. It is also important because if one part of the Bible is incorrect, what prevents the other parts of the Bible from being incorrect as well. (i.e. if a witness lies on the stand about one part of the crime, how can we believe in the rest of that witnesses testimony). People need to look to the Bible for historical facts.
2007-11-01 14:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by mlcros 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said: “Jehovah himself produced me as the beginning of his way, the earliest of his achievements of long ago. From time indefinite I was installed, from the start, from times earlier than the earth. When there were no watery deeps I was brought forth as with labor pains, when there were no springs heavily charged with water. Before the mountains themselves had been settled down, ahead of the hills, I was brought forth as with labor pains, when as yet he had not made the earth and the open spaces and the first part of the dust masses of the productive land. When he prepared the heavens I was there; when he decreed a circle upon the face of the watery deep, when he made firm the cloud masses above, when he caused the fountains of the watery deep to be strong, when he set for the sea his decree that the waters themselves should not pass beyond his order, when he decreed the foundations of the earth, then I came to be beside him as a master worker. Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for your souls. For my yoke is kindly and my load is light.”
2007-11-01 15:02:08 · answer #6 · answered by J R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is of import as it adds or removes evidence of the Bible and indirectly of the Qu'ran.
It is also of import as it helps us understand the universe and gives us clues as to how it may change. And, of course, knowledge for its own sake is a good thing.
2007-11-01 14:28:03 · answer #7 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find it interesting. Benefit? No, not necessarily. But it does give me a lot to ponder about daily, and I enjoy thinking about it, so I guess I get a personal benefit.
2007-11-01 14:25:45 · answer #8 · answered by Southpaw 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
a scientist once said-God forbid-the greatest victory would be understanding the mind of God?this shows you that it is important to have reason and to understand the world around us.what u are saying is that people shouldnt get cures for diseases just because those who have them are expected to die
2007-11-01 14:31:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you. I don't get all the obsession with knowing these things, either. To me, it's all theorizing and can never be proven beyond doubt one way or another. I prefer to spend my time making my life the best it can be and on things I can control.
2007-11-01 14:29:02 · answer #10 · answered by Cheryl E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People want to know our history where we came from, what we are made of. The thing is now, we need to take care of it. No matter how it came to be, the earth is our home. We need to cherish and appreciate it.
2007-11-01 14:26:28 · answer #11 · answered by MotherB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋