The Mystery of God: Exploring the Unseen Force
When humans first opened their eyes upon the Earth, they beheld a wondrous array of creatures. Trees, birds, animals, water, mountains—nature in all its glory. As they gazed skyward, they marveled at the moon, the sun, and the stars. Humans observed the cycles of day and night, the ever-changing weather. In their quest for understanding, they delved deep into the atom, unraveling the secrets behind these phenomena. They comprehended the reasons for day and night, the mechanisms behind weather patterns, and the cosmic dance of celestial bodies. They discovered why protons and neutrons reside within atomic nuclei, and why electrons obediently encircle them. Step by step, humans conquered one mystery after another, and as their knowledge expanded, they contemplated the profound questions: Who created this intricate system? What force orchestrates this exquisite harmony? Thus, humans worshiped the sun, the rivers, and the fire, recognizing them as symbolic representations of this omnipresent force.
Over time, knowledge grew, and with it, the concept of God underwent transformations. Secular thinkers argued that God is a product of the human mind, a grand invention. They claimed that God is a creation of humanity, not a real entity. Scientific contemplation regarding the existence of God emerged first in philosophy, but no definitive conclusion was reached. Scientific thinking truly began to flourish with the works of Galileo and Newton. While science aimed to study the creation without reference to the Creator, it pondered the nature of existence. During Newton's era, the world was viewed as a mechanical design, but as Rutherford revealed, it became evident that the world is a product of human craftsmanship. Finally, with Fred Hyle, the concept of an intelligent design arose.
Yet, perceptions of God continued to shift alongside expanding knowledge. Science, particularly physics, reshaped the notion of God, asserting the existence of an eternal force responsible for maintaining the universe's order. Religion, on one hand, concluded that God is beyond creation and birth, while science postulated that energy and matter cannot be created nor destroyed. The conclusion of both religion and science aligns, although their language differs.
In truth, these inquiries lead us to question the eternal nature of humankind. Science now surmises that everything in the world is eternal—indestructible and uncreated. Thus, humans are eternal beings. They existed when the entirety of the universe was concentrated at a single point, and from the ensuing explosion, the universe and humanity emerged in new forms. When a person passes away, they transition into another form. Human forms may change, but humanity persists—it was, it is, and it will be.
Conclusions:
1- God is the force that maintains the order within and around us.
2- God is the unified force encompassing gravitation, nuclear, and electroweak forces studied in physics.
3- God adheres to the laws of nature and cannot violate them.
4- God is eternal.
The Perspectives of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking on God
The question of God's existence has captivated the minds of great thinkers throughout history. In a letter that fetched a high price at a New York auction in 2018, Albert Einstein expressed his views on God to the German philosopher Eric Gutkind. Einstein maintained that the term "God" held no material meaning for him, considering it a creation of the human mind. He emphasized that the universe operates according to universal laws that are unchangeable, even for God.
Likewise, Stephen Hawking did not believe in the material existence of God. He, too, recognized the universe as governed by universal laws that cannot be altered. Hawking contended that the creation of the universe.
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