Creator of all things

It’s like magic when something happens people can’t fathom and they are compelled to figure out just how a magician pulled it off. Probing the deepest mysteries of the universe and knowing its secrets is as much a part of everyone as our desire to surround ourselves with like-minded people to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Whether it is the human race, a nation, a community, political party, religion or a family, we have a need to belong and be accepted.

Phyllis Farish says there are many gods, and she’s right. Today over 4,000 religions are practiced worldwide. They all have one thing in common. They all profess to be the one and keeper of the one true god. Ray Hanley posits that only the blind can assert, given all the glories of the universe, that a creator isn’t responsible. His idea makes a lot of sense, too.

These views create a dilemma. It’s a given that there must be a creator, otherwise nothing would exist. But with all the religions out there, whose god? What god? Which one? The answer to that is easy. None of them, and it’s hardly worth arguing over with so many to choose from.

The creator gave all things a natural order and people free will. Free will is the magic men used to invent god and religions. The creator provided the canvas, and men created gods and religions, each being a unique work of art. Many will disagree, but does it really matter? Nope. Rick Riley summed it up nicely when he said for those who believe, no proof is necessary; for those who don’t, no proof is enough.

JEFF COOK

Springdale