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 Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 12:14 pm Post subject: Why Did God Create? |
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Heidegger said that the most important philosophical question is: "Why is
there anything at all, rather than simply nothing."
Each religion tries to give a reason why God decided to create everything.
When I first studied Christianity, I was quite impressed with the reason I
was given: "God is love. God wanted to increase the amount of love, so
God created angels and humans, who might also experience love."
My understanding of Hinduism is that God or Brahman, is bored, and falls
asleep, and dreams many universes. This dreaming activity causes each
universe to come into being.
Christianity cites love as the reason. Hinduism cites boredom.
I have begun to google search on the reason which Islam gives. I have
found some Islamic sites, but I must re-read what I have found to come
to an understanding.
I shall also look into what Judaism might have to say.
I am not certain what Buddhism really says. The doctrine of "dependent
co-arising" may be suggesting that there were always things, with no
beginning.
I am certain that the Zoroastrian Avestas must give some reason for
creation, but I must look to see what I can find.
It seems like an interesting question to ask each religion and scripture.
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