Introduction
Various arguments have been put forward regarding the existence of everything in the Universe. These arguments seek to find out the explanation of what exists in the world, and if this really testifies to the existence of a higher power, namely, God. Scientists, theologians and philosophers have divergent views on this issue. The debate over how the Universe came into existence is still contentious. This paper will critically evaluate the debate over nothingness and something and if this rationally explains the existence of the Universe.
Critical Analysis
The existence in the world, as we know it, came out of something. Religion and science have their own diverging stand points on how existence became and what it is presently. Some religious scholars have argued that science could not provide a satisfactory and comprehensive response to the question of existence.
They argue that scientists try to give a rational explanation for everything, even when some issues go beyond the limits of human understanding. They assert that science does not adequately provide answers on how the Universe came into existence. They have managed to maintain an adequate proof regarding existence. They claim that something was there even before the formation of the Universe.
Existence is an issue that confounds both the scientists and the theologians. It continues to baffle many how the Universe was formed. Many belief systems are based on the issue of existence and how the universe was formed. Science is influenced by forces of push and pull which speculate that there is an equal reaction for every action.
Scientists have advanced various arguments which attempt to demystify our understanding on the concept of existence. Some of these arguments have provided inadequate knowledge on the existence. Therefore, scientists cannot claim to have the best response on the existence of the Universe.
Debate over Nothingness and Something
Nothingness and something shape human understanding of the existence. These two concepts have influenced arguments that sought to shed more light on the issue of existence. The two opposite views have driven experts to come up with their own conclusions, regarding the subject of existence.
The Western view of existence has tended to show a radical divide between the two concepts. However, Eastern philosophies, which are mainly influenced by Buddhism or Taoism, do not have an issue with the concept of nothingness. According to the Eastern philosophical paradigm, nothingness complements something. Eastern philosophies show the two concepts as interrelated, and an equal balance between them influences nature, as we know it.
The philosophical conflict that arises out of this argument is intense. Some argue that nothingness had been a physical state before the Universe came into existence. Others state that we cannot effectively assume that nothingness had been indeed a physical state before the Universe came into existence.
The argument that theologians advance is that there must have been a higher power, which was responsible for creating existence, life and other worldly objects. This Judeo-Christian theological perspective has advanced the statement that God created the Universe and everything that is included in it. Some find this argument valid because it is justified by the individualised nature of all living beings and non-living things in the world. All these objects have unique sets of attributes which describe their identity.
The theological debate goes on to advance the notion that there is an omnipresent First Mind responsible for existence. This First Mind is assumed to have been God whose abilities and nature is beyond human understanding. Theologians further argue that God is responsible for individuality, as a concept of many living beings and non-living things.
Individuality is what defines appearance which is a common form of identity that all beings and non-living things have. Individuality gives us the means through which we can distinguish various objects and their attributes. The human sense of awareness is influenced by self-consciousness. Self-consciousness is responsible for every individual’s mind and ideas.
Theologians advance the notion that consciousness explains that existence did not just come out of nothing. Existence is tied to nature, and as such, the only logical conclusion to this is that the concept goes beyond the human understanding. They further clarify that appearances and consciousness provide us with proof that God was responsible for all the creations in the Universe.
The concept of existence is reinforced by the ability of humans to distinguish between two or more things. The concepts of time, appearance, individuality and consciousness prove that existence did not spring out of nothing as scientists argue.
Conclusion
The question of existence is the one that will continue to baffle many scientists and philosophers in the world. Theologians argue that existence shapes our understanding of appearance and individualism which proves that God exists. The presumption that theologians have is the world did not come out of nothing but was created by God. The world and the Universe came out of something which had a strong power to determine its final state. This is proof that God is responsible for existence.