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This is a pretty sentiment, and yet it is increasingly used by people of faith to grasp at spiritual straws. It reminds me of the Anthropic Principle, which is often misinterpreted to say that only a “designed” universe could have the perfect parameters for life. In fact it is meant to convey the idea that ONLY in the rare corner of the multiverse that allows lie to exist can there be anyone present to mistakenly believe it was made just for them. That being said, it is entirely possible that the earliest sentient beings to become unified enough to travel the stars would also want to help other life along its evolutionary path. The evidence of this lies not in nature but in culture, as creation myths and philosophies throughout history converge on unusually similar narratives and philosophies. But even that argument is not a crutch for my own faith. I adhere to principles of obtaining light and truth, improving myself, helping others to do the same, and generally seeking oneness with all other life. By living as a microcosm of what I believe my Creator(s) to be, I bolster the belief that they He/She/They exist. This faith persists regardless of what faces, attributes, and trappings are ascribed to them by the ones who testify behind the pulpit. And if I turn out to be wrong, I will still have a happy and accomplished life, moving on to an oblivion where regret is impossible. But as Pascal wagered, if I’m right there will be eternal icing on the cake. I am confident that whatever form immortality turns out to take, it will be just as bright and glorious as any pictured in myth and scripture.
nicka93 over 3 years ago
Only if “he” exists.
James Deveney Premium Member over 3 years ago
That’s one scenario.
david_42 over 3 years ago
Mother Nature does not approve of this message.
oakie817 over 3 years ago
oh the irony
mourdac Premium Member over 3 years ago
The divorce of people from their natural world has led to many of the issues we’re facing now.
paullp Premium Member over 3 years ago
If you say so, Rev.
Seeker149 Premium Member about 3 years ago
This is a pretty sentiment, and yet it is increasingly used by people of faith to grasp at spiritual straws. It reminds me of the Anthropic Principle, which is often misinterpreted to say that only a “designed” universe could have the perfect parameters for life. In fact it is meant to convey the idea that ONLY in the rare corner of the multiverse that allows lie to exist can there be anyone present to mistakenly believe it was made just for them. That being said, it is entirely possible that the earliest sentient beings to become unified enough to travel the stars would also want to help other life along its evolutionary path. The evidence of this lies not in nature but in culture, as creation myths and philosophies throughout history converge on unusually similar narratives and philosophies. But even that argument is not a crutch for my own faith. I adhere to principles of obtaining light and truth, improving myself, helping others to do the same, and generally seeking oneness with all other life. By living as a microcosm of what I believe my Creator(s) to be, I bolster the belief that they He/She/They exist. This faith persists regardless of what faces, attributes, and trappings are ascribed to them by the ones who testify behind the pulpit. And if I turn out to be wrong, I will still have a happy and accomplished life, moving on to an oblivion where regret is impossible. But as Pascal wagered, if I’m right there will be eternal icing on the cake. I am confident that whatever form immortality turns out to take, it will be just as bright and glorious as any pictured in myth and scripture.