The Existence of God

Log 7

Introduction

I have been pressured to write down about this. Yes, I have defended that an all loving God is possible with evil through the theory of evolution. Yes I explained what God actually is. Yes I explained how we should view God. But then, none of it matters, if the subject we are talking about is non existent perhaps. We can talk about the nature of Russel’s Teapot all we want, but if it doesn’t exist, why should we even discuss about it in the first place? So, I am going to write down my explanations on how God exists. One reason will be longer than the other, but that’s because some reasons need more explanations than others, anyway, let’s dive in, shall we?

The Existence of God

            

So, does God exists? In my view, yes! God exists! But yet again, we have to set boundaries on what God is. God is a conscious being that also acts as the ultimate causer, the source of infinite energy, the Mother of all, the ruler of the universe, and also the ultimate creator. I discussed what God is in another writing. I will present my arguments in a list form again, just because I think it’s much more neat and organized. So, let’s get right to it!

1. Origins of Our Consciousness

       

This argument is actually a last resort argument, but it is also the argument that I feel won’t fail if all others fail. As this is more of a question, than an argument. But what I mean is, if God didn’t exist, then how did our consciousness came to be? How are we conscious? What makes us conscious? How can sentience emerge from things that are not sentient? Now let me explain.

           

We know that we are conscious, right? Yes, and so, to find the truth of the universe, finding out about the origins of our consciousness is one of them. Many scientists thinks that our consciousness is just a result of a bunch of chemical reactions in the brain. And that our brain is why consciousness exists. And thus, if the brain is dead, there is no consciousness. But I beg to differ that is the only thing that creates our consciousness. Now, what is the primary feature of our consciousness? Is it our intelligence? No, then what about our ability to think logically? No, then what is it? I’ll tell you what it is, it’s right in the name. Conscious. The primary feature of consciousness is that we are conscious. Well, what is it to be conscious?

            

The feeling, or meaning of being conscious is hard to describe. I may describe it as the awareness of our existence, or the feeling that we exist. But it’s not just that, as to “feel” we have to be conscious in the first place. Hmm, we are hitting a brick wall here. So, sometimes it helps to define what something is not. So, what does it feel to be unconscious? Well, some people knows how it feels when they pass out. But actually, everyone knows how it feels! How so? Well, when we sleep. When we sleep and have no dreams, time passes like nothing, didn’t it? And while you sleep, you see nothing, feel nothing, and well, that is unconscious. But even if I can’t describe it, the fact that you are reading this means you are conscious. And we feel it everyday, so I assume everyone knows what it feels.

            

Then, what about the origins of it? Some say it is just chemical reactions or the brain, so, what if we analyze that argument? Well, let’s compare our consciousness to a computer. We are technically super advanced sentient computers. As we can perform calculations and logic as computers do, let’s see what can we analyze here. The main difference between us and computers are we are conscious, and computers are not. Computers perform calculations and logic through electrical movements, or certain movements of the electrons. As a result, chemical reactions may explain how we can count or analyze stuff. But it gives no explanation to the origins of our consciousness. As these chemical reactions is composed of electrical reactions. But computers do the same too and they certainly are not sentient.

            

Consciousness is very unique, as it is different from just computers. Even if we create a computer advanced enough that can look like as if it’s conscious, but how can we tell that it is conscious? For all we know, it can just be a program with extensive lines of code, that can fool us into thinking that it is conscious. A program that is programmed, so it looks natural, and it looks genuine. But that is not what consciousness is. In fact, consciousness and intelligence is not related at all. We can simulate intelligence to human levels, but consciousness, it’s unique. Without God, you can’t explain how we are conscious. Or perhaps you can, then enlighten me.

Without another sentient being that exists that creates other sentience, as we are, it would be impossible to explain our consciousness. As far as we know, if there is no God, sentience should be impossible, some form of intelligence yes, but they are not sentient. They are just extremely well programmed programs within masses of flesh. As rules exist within the universe, the universe is dictated by rules, rules that command how the universe should work. But how about consciousness? If you were to say, “Well, that’s just how it is, it can’t be explained.” That is clearly a violation of logic, even God can be explained, why not consciousness? Furthermore, logic, is the basis of all sciences, and coincidentally, also the rules of the universe. How so? The universe is like a program, with rules, we know these rules are governed by logic, and how is the universe no different? Until then, we should rely on God to explain it.

2. The Scientific Possibility

            

Well, that phrase is very specific, isn’t it? I was just kidding, the reason I say that is because, it’s only a possibility. We don’t have real proof, while it seems this argument is more powerful than the first argument, but logic wise, the first one is the heavy shell. This is akin to a high penetrating shell, but it can still ricochet or miss, and the armor, while strong, can still be penetrated. Anyway, I should stop speaking in metaphors now. So, what do I mean? I meant that if the science we know is correct, that God is scientifically possible, I will use quantum physics here, it is complicated, but I will make it as easy to understand.

           

First of all, I have to explain the physics, as that is the premise of this entire argument. As well as consciousness, but we don’t need to question that. I will talk about physics, and also the nature of consciousness within itself. So, physics, right. We usually think the world as particles don’t we? But really, we should view the world as “fields”. Fields that can have vibrations, a good analogy is the sea. The sea is the field, and the waves are vibration, well waves are enlarged vibrations. These fields are also what people call “fabric” of space. As a matter of fact, we also thought that in empty space, there is nothing. But actually, there is no such thing as empty space, that empty space is actually filled with energy to the brim, well not exactly that much. There is always energy, small amounts, but it is there nonetheless.

How do we know? Well, these fields are also 3-dimensional, and they exist in all sizes, but the most important ones is the quantum fields. These fields are the fundamental building blocks of the universe. “Wait!” I hear you say, “Isn’t it particles that are building blocks?” Well, but it isn’t, let me explain. How do we know that there is energy there? As these fields, are constantly fluctuating with, and for there to be a fluctuation, there must be energy. And what exactly are these fluctuations? Well, that’s what the particles actually are. Particles are a fluctuation of the fields. And this is how photons, or light, can act as both particles and waves, but really, they are the same thing. Particles is how these waves manifest itself, and waves are what the particles really are. So, my main point is, these fluctuations are extremely unpredictable. Well, you can’t exaggerate unpredictability, things can only be unpredictable or predictable. Well, what’s the point then?

You see, if a certain thing has a cause, then we can predict the effects of a certain cause by analyzing it. But it also works both ways. An effect reflects its cause, so if we analyze a certain effect, we can infer the nature of the cause. It can be clearly seen in human beings, we reflect our parents and also our past. If you were to analyze the psychology of someone, you can understand what may happen to them in the past. You can read more on this in my Free Will writings. Anyway, so what does this tell us about God? Well some atheists would say that this means quantum physics, a non sentient thing, is the true cause of the universe. But how would you explain the unpredictability? And you still have our consciousness to explain. And referring to the first argument, I said that everything can be explained. Well, let’s try and analyze these unpredictable fluctuations.

First of all, how does it work again? Well, you see, a fluctuation is created when you put energy on to a certain space in the field. But there is another reason to unpredictability, we just don’t know the cause. That is the case here, or is it? It is only the case, if we have a fixed assumption that God is non existent. Without God, that means the energy is put in randomly, and random means no explanation, it just is, and that, is a violation of logic. So, we have a dilemma, accept God, or violate logic, to atheists, this is not good. But for us theists, this is wonderful. Most other things are easily explained, as the classical mechanics doesn’t need God to explain it. But once you get to the bottom of things, then you will see, there is only 2 ways, accept God, or violate logic, and in turn, violating all known science, well that is certainly a horrible thing for atheists. Because atheists don’t use logic, but they hate God, but again, based on my view, they can not be blamed. But we can help them, now away from morality. That is only the first scientific argument, I still have one last argument.

3. A Floating Consciousness

            

This argument, is also quite powerful. You’ll see, but moving on, so how does this argument work? Well the title says about a floating consciousness. What do I mean? Well, this is still about consciousness, but instead of explaining how consciousness itself proves the existence of God, but it will explain how consciousness can exist outside the brain, as we haven’t disproven that argument, and when it’s out of the brain, it’s kind of, floating around. It’s like how ghosts float around. Well, shall we begin?

            

So, before we know how it floats around, we have to know how it works, or the nature of it. Since we are like computers, that we have intelligence, but also consciousness. So I think we should start off with intelligence, yes? In a computer, we know that there are 2 parts, the hardware, and the software. If consciousness is just a bunch of chemical reactions local to that particular brain, then let’s analyze softwares in computers.

           

The hardware is composed of the CPU, the brain of the computer. The monitor, a screen that shows the “appearance” of the “computer”, the speakers which is the “mouth” of the computer, the keyboard which is a tool that we use to “communicate” human language with the computer, and also the mouse, a tool that also helps communication, but it’s like sign language, like a universal language. So, basically, the hardware is what enables us to interact with the “computer”. But wait! Why do I treat the computer as if it also includes the software? Wait, it doesn’t include the software? Just the hardware? Of course it does! I was just messing with you, sorry. Well actually, I am pointing out how some people will try to break this argument using some irrelevant arguments. Like how when someone can’t point out the logical flaws, they then use the argument of grammar. Which really is, an ad hominem fallacy.

            

So, the software. What is the software composed of? It is the Operating System, and the applications. The operating system is also another medium, a medium for the applications. If it were us, it would be like our neural network and the information we gained as we live. Though it’s quite different. How different it is, is irrelevant. So, if it is true that the consciousness is only local to the brain, then the same should be true for computer software. But, apparently, I don’t even need to disprove that, science has disproved it for me. As if the software of a computer is only local electric reactions within the computer, then by all means, downloading any software from the internet should be impossible.

            

But we know that it is possible for us to download a software from outside the computer hardware. So what does this tell us? That the software is not dependent to the hardware. In fact, the hardware is dependent on the software to be useful. We know that physically, the hardware is basically matter. Then what is the software? The software, is information. But not just any information. We know that software is created by writing code, the code is not just a code, it’s also a language, but not just a language, it is a set of rules and instructions that define how that program will work. The operating system is also the same, but they act as a medium for other applications. In essence, the hardware is made to understand those set of rules, and made to be able to process and run those rules. We usually underestimate the computer, but perhaps, it can give us an idea of how the universe works at it’s core.

            

So, how do we send information around? At first, we use our own bodies to transfer information, usually in the form of language. Then, we write down those information, and makes a record of it. We then carry around the record containing information, say a piece of paper with language written on it. But notice how it is still in the form of language, not pure information yet. Soon, as we found the principles of the telegraph and invented the telegraph, information transport will become even more efficient. As now, language can be converted into electrical signals that travels through to the medium of wires, and suddenly, we can send information through a vacuum. Using radio signals and various waves of the electromagnetic spectrum. These photons can flow through any medium, at lightspeed. This photons, are also the particles that carry the information. We found that particles are vibrations in the fields, as a result, it can be concluded that the information is carried through the waves of the fields, the fabrics of space.

            

But that is only information that is essentially declarative language. As we develop computers, we can send the most complex information anywhere. That information is the set of rules and instructions that are called software, applications. We can transport these information from one medium through the other using vibrations of the fabrics. Now, how are we no different? Our consciousness, though is somewhat different. We have information about the nature of information, but not consciousness. But what is certain is, the consciousness and our intelligence is separate from our bodies. Just as intelligence can exist without any medium. Our bodies are merely a medium so our consciousness and intelligence can interact with the material world. But now, we need to review some things.

            

So, we know that information, including our consciousness and intelligence needs a medium so it can be run properly, or, so it can be processed and so that information can interact with the world. But these mediums, they are all matter, and from the previous argument, what is matter? Matter, is just energy condensed, as energy is given to a certain point in the fabrics in a certain instance of space to create particles, fluctuations of said fabrics. So, by that fact, energy can be used as a medium for information to be run. And notice how as the information becomes more complex, from simple declarative language, to complex rules and codes to create computer software, the medium becomes more complex as well. From simple stone and paper and pencil, to matter arranged just perfectly to use the laws of physics to process that information. Our consciousness, is technically a form of information as well, a very complex form of information, perhaps the most complex form. So what does this tell us?

            

Our consciousness is unexplained by classical mechanics, and what powers it is unknown, but quantum physics explains many things. By quantum physics, it’s theoretically possible for our consciousness and intelligence to be run, by energy alone. And isn’t energy needed to process this information? Computers need electricity, we need food, but both are forms of energy that fuel the intelligence, and us, the consciousness. The brain is also a very complex, yet also a simpler state of matter than hardware which are completely solid. The simpler the state of matter, the more energy it has mixed within. As when the state of matter is simpler, the molecules are broken down until they are free to go around. The brain is primarily composed of water, and this proves my point. After the molecules break up, the atoms break up, and the neutrons, protons, then break up as well. Then quarks, gluons, leptons, and all fundamental particles break up to create energy, pure energy. At this stage, the medium is actually the most complex, and certainly, our consciousness and intelligence can run on that complex medium. In fact, it can run much more smoothly and efficiently than in the brain. What does this tell us though?

            

Just like us, God is similar, a consciousness and intelligence that acts also acts as the source of energy. God, having all the energy She can get, can simply run on this energy. As a result, we can determine how God can exist through the science of information and also quantum physics. More study has to be done to further research this issue, we may not know the results, my analysis can be disproven or strengthened, but there is only way that is forwards.

Closing

            

Well, that was certainly a long essay and also analysis. I pulled an all nighter to even pull this off. From now on, I will try to support my ideas with the laws of this universe, logic and the logical laws, as well as science, which will make my arguments stronger, but also, it makes it much closer to the truth, the universal objective scientific truth of this world. So I am going to revise quite a lot of logs. But for now, it is done, if you have any suggestions, compliments and critiques, do send me a comment. I hope you enjoyed reading, have a nice day!