THE PARENT ENTITY
Perhaps there is a more intelligent explanation beyond religion
and atheist theories. Theists believe that a supernatural God created
life. In contrast, atheists believe that life evolved from inorganic
elements accidentally colliding. The problem is that both theories
ignore the laws of nature, and these models are not observable in
nature. So far, no one has combined non-living materials or breathed air
into the dust of the ground to bring life into existence.
We need theories that adhere to natural law and reference observable
events. Therefore, study nature and then extrapolate to develop theories
that complement nature.
The answer to how life came into existence is neither a secret nor a
mystery. Life exists everywhere on this planet, and we see it every day.
Life begins through conception and birth; therefore, we infer that this
planet is the seed from which life grows, and another entity is the
source from which life on this planet originates. This other entity is a
parent of life on this planet.
"We are like tadpoles in a pond. We are the tadpoles, and the universe is our pond."
"We are like tadpoles in a pond. We are the tadpoles, and the universe is our pond."
We don't need to invent bizarre theories to explain the origin of
life. Life does not come from inanimate objects or supernatural
beings. Instead, life originating from a natural biological source
explains our existence within the realm of nature.
Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in the formation of life?
II
The Nothing Theory:
"A frog lays some eggs and then leaves. A few days later, the eggs begin to hatch. After several weeks, the tadpoles look around and contemplate their existence. Then the tadpoles proclaim, 'Our existence is an accident; we are here by mistake.'"
Many atheists rely on the Nothing Theory because they have been traumatized and emotionally scarred by theists and their ideology. However, merely repeating the mantra, "We come from nothing, we will be nothing, and when we die, there is nothing," just isn't good enough. The Nothing Theory is a tedious hypothesis that closes the mind and inspires no one. At best, it is lazy, boring, lacks imagination, and has no vision.
Atheists react to theistic theories without offering any compelling ideas of their own. Atheists need better arguments; they need original ideas, ingenious theories, and innovative concepts that make sense.
SUMMARY
"Little Jamir asked his father, 'Dad, how did life begin?' His father replied, 'Well, Jamir… This planet had a boyfriend, got pregnant, and gave birth to all the life that's on it. We just don't know who the father is.'"
1 Wikipedia and Dictionary.com.
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Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in the formation of life?
- Inanimate, nonliving, inorganic matter gave rise to life.
- God created the heavens and the earth.
- We were conceived by our parents.
II
The Nothing Theory:
"A frog lays some eggs and then leaves. A few days later, the eggs begin to hatch. After several weeks, the tadpoles look around and contemplate their existence. Then the tadpoles proclaim, 'Our existence is an accident; we are here by mistake.'"
Many atheists rely on the Nothing Theory because they have been traumatized and emotionally scarred by theists and their ideology. However, merely repeating the mantra, "We come from nothing, we will be nothing, and when we die, there is nothing," just isn't good enough. The Nothing Theory is a tedious hypothesis that closes the mind and inspires no one. At best, it is lazy, boring, lacks imagination, and has no vision.
Atheists react to theistic theories without offering any compelling ideas of their own. Atheists need better arguments; they need original ideas, ingenious theories, and innovative concepts that make sense.
It is incomprehensible that we exist and evolve for no apparent
reason. If our existence has no purpose, we would stay the same
and die the same, generation after generation. But instead, we are
evolving.
"We are the caterpillars who do not know they will become butterflies."
If you subscribe to the Nothing Theory, you most likely presume that we are the most knowledgeable beings in the universe and that nothing or no one is more intelligent than us. Unfortunately, this way of thinking takes us back to the "we are the center of the universe" era, and we all know what happened to that idea.
"We are the caterpillars who do not know they will become butterflies."
If you subscribe to the Nothing Theory, you most likely presume that we are the most knowledgeable beings in the universe and that nothing or no one is more intelligent than us. Unfortunately, this way of thinking takes us back to the "we are the center of the universe" era, and we all know what happened to that idea.
Most atheists consider themselves to be above-average,
intelligent, and logical individuals seeking straightforward,
no-nonsense explanations. But, for now, let's assume that there
are things happening in the universe that we know absolutely
nothing about and cannot comprehend. So, let's explore even
further to see if we can uncover a reasonable explanation for our
existence.
When a flash of lightning strikes the sky, we could say, "Lightning bolts evolve from warm air filled with positively charged droplets colliding with cold air containing negatively charged crystals, triggering a massive electrostatic discharge." Or we can simply say, "That cloud created lightning." Evolved or created, it makes no difference as long as it's explained as a natural process. Evolution and creation are synergistic. We were created to evolve.
We were created by something unfathomable and beyond comprehension, of which words have never been written into any books, scrolls, or texts. We establish a new theory of creation, adopt the parenting model, and redefine creator and creation.
IV
Creator/creator
"Our creator is not a magical being with supernatural powers who needs to be worshiped. Our creator is the biological parent of all life on this planet."
From the beginning of time until now, we have always perceived our creator to be a god. However, in the future, as we learn from our creator, we will come to realize that our creator is a natural entity.
Some people feel anxious when they hear the word "creator." They confuse it with "Creator." These are two different words with two distinct meanings.
The creator in Epiphany, The New Message for the World, refers to anyone or anything that creates something. The creator is our parent, and our parent is an unidentified natural entity. Therefore, our creator is called the "parent entity." However, in the future, we will reinterpret the capitalized phrase "Creator" to include the parent entity as well.
When someone says, "We were created," reply, "Yes, we were; we were created to evolve." Our creator is unknowable and inconceivable. There are no written texts or spoken words that describe our creator, as our creator is enigmatic and ineffable.
Speak in common terms. Use "creator" instead of "parent entity" whenever possible, as it will win people over when you give them an alternative that sounds palatable to their ears.
Magic3 does not exist, and supernatural deities are not real. Although we have no concept of our creator, we know that our creator is a natural entity, and creation is a natural process.
Now, with both creation and evolution on your side, the only task from this day forward is to teach people who believe in the supernatural and miracles that magic is not real. We must help them realize and understand that magic is no longer needed to explain things beyond our comprehension.
Where is our creator, and who sowed the seed? We do not know, but one day we will. There are concepts we do not yet understand and constructs that remain to be discovered, so keep an open mind to endless possibilities. A great adventure awaits us.
When a flash of lightning strikes the sky, we could say, "Lightning bolts evolve from warm air filled with positively charged droplets colliding with cold air containing negatively charged crystals, triggering a massive electrostatic discharge." Or we can simply say, "That cloud created lightning." Evolved or created, it makes no difference as long as it's explained as a natural process. Evolution and creation are synergistic. We were created to evolve.
We were created by something unfathomable and beyond comprehension, of which words have never been written into any books, scrolls, or texts. We establish a new theory of creation, adopt the parenting model, and redefine creator and creation.
IV
Creator/creator
"Our creator is not a magical being with supernatural powers who needs to be worshiped. Our creator is the biological parent of all life on this planet."
From the beginning of time until now, we have always perceived our creator to be a god. However, in the future, as we learn from our creator, we will come to realize that our creator is a natural entity.
Some people feel anxious when they hear the word "creator." They confuse it with "Creator." These are two different words with two distinct meanings.
- creator (lowercase) – something or someone who brings something into existence1.
- Creator (capitalized) – The Creator or God2.
The creator in Epiphany, The New Message for the World, refers to anyone or anything that creates something. The creator is our parent, and our parent is an unidentified natural entity. Therefore, our creator is called the "parent entity." However, in the future, we will reinterpret the capitalized phrase "Creator" to include the parent entity as well.
When someone says, "We were created," reply, "Yes, we were; we were created to evolve." Our creator is unknowable and inconceivable. There are no written texts or spoken words that describe our creator, as our creator is enigmatic and ineffable.
Speak in common terms. Use "creator" instead of "parent entity" whenever possible, as it will win people over when you give them an alternative that sounds palatable to their ears.
Magic3 does not exist, and supernatural deities are not real. Although we have no concept of our creator, we know that our creator is a natural entity, and creation is a natural process.
Now, with both creation and evolution on your side, the only task from this day forward is to teach people who believe in the supernatural and miracles that magic is not real. We must help them realize and understand that magic is no longer needed to explain things beyond our comprehension.
Where is our creator, and who sowed the seed? We do not know, but one day we will. There are concepts we do not yet understand and constructs that remain to be discovered, so keep an open mind to endless possibilities. A great adventure awaits us.
SUMMARY
The problem with current theories is that they are not observable
in nature. The Nothing Theory is a naïve and futile attempt that
requires no thought and is designed for people with a mind-numbing
vision. With its bleak prognosis, the theory of nothing will never
motivate anyone.
With fresh, novel ideas that conform to the laws of nature and intelligent people to construct competent answers, we extrapolate from what is known to what is unknown.
Our creator is a natural being. Life is not created by supernatural beings or inorganic objects. Instead, life is created through birth, and every life has a parent from which it originates. Born of this world, we are left alone to nurture this planet, flourish, and evolve.
With fresh, novel ideas that conform to the laws of nature and intelligent people to construct competent answers, we extrapolate from what is known to what is unknown.
Our creator is a natural being. Life is not created by supernatural beings or inorganic objects. Instead, life is created through birth, and every life has a parent from which it originates. Born of this world, we are left alone to nurture this planet, flourish, and evolve.
"Little Jamir asked his father, 'Dad, how did life begin?' His father replied, 'Well, Jamir… This planet had a boyfriend, got pregnant, and gave birth to all the life that's on it. We just don't know who the father is.'"
1 Wikipedia and Dictionary.com.
2 Wikipedia and Dictionary.com. Throughout human history, there have been over 18,000 gods.
3 MAGIC – mag·ic | \măj′ĭk \ noun; an attempt to understand and use supernatural forces through rituals, symbols, actions, gestures, and language. Departing from what is usual, especially to transcend the laws of nature, achieving desired results by controlling the supernatural influences, an effect that exceeds all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause, a miracle. Wikipedia, Merriam-Webster, The Free Dictionary, and Dictionary.com.
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