Originally Posted by
Grandpa
To me, when it comes to matters such as the 'Origin of the Universe' or 'Is there a God?' I merely tell people my simple take on such complex topics; we don't know.
Sure, it's kind of stupid, ignorant and overall silly. Though if you think about it enough, it makes sense. We surely are just mere ants to the grand whole scheme of it all and such topics are of no importance to us. Knowing for sure won't give us peace of mind. In fact, history shows that even more questions are raised following answers.
So why would God want to reveal itself in such a way? It wouldn't help anything.
I don't believe in religion, but I'm also not against it. People need whatever gives them faith, comfort and assurance, and religion delivers in spades. But when it starts becoming overly dominant in its aproach (Claiming its unquestionable truth above the oposite belief, whatever that may be) is when the major faults show, and anybody with a complex and layered mind knows that this isn't the road to contentment.
What I like to do is take whatever truth I find in any religion since they all contain some elements of truth (Not that 'overall answer' truth but just how we should live our lives as humans) and add them to my little 'trophy cabinet' of lessons learned etc. which make up my own belief system, unorthodox as though it may be.
As to whether or not there is a God, it's really only a question of probability. Look at how vast our universe is. Isn't it probable, even likely, that SOMETHING created this? Call him 'God' or 'Cthulhu' or whatever you want. I'm just used to calling that higher figure God. Certain people (Such as me) can look at certain moments in their life and, with a little perception, know that it wasn't some wild coincidence, but something that seemed like it was meant to happen. Like jigsaws falling into place.
The real question, in my opinion, isn't whether or not a 'God' exists, but if that entity is a conscience personality or just some working force that naturally tries to balance it all like nature. I like to think it's conscience, but that's really only a choice based on preference. I guess it makes me feel less ultimately alone haha.
What I like to believe is that God IS the Universe. Every particle of every amount of vast space is connected, even us. I think it would make sense when looking at subjects such as Karma. Maybe it's why we all ultimately balance in such a way?
As I've said, we don't know anything and we never will. We can't. So let's just accept, try to give an answer that provides not truth but understanding to our the universe, and go on with whatever is on our minds. My main problem with religion is that it tries to explain the nature of everything, and in surprising detail too. But our job here isn't to question or explain why, it's to try and fulfill our own goals and reach that 'enlightenment'.
So there's my wild-eyed view on the nature of mostly everything I guess. You can call me crazy. But if I were crazy...then why would I be wearing this hat?
-Grandpa