The story of life as we
know it has been one of progression from simplicity to complexity, from
seemingly basic biological behavior to an increasing state of
consciousness. This relentless
march over an incomprehensible period of time has provided the human animal
with the capacity to imagine the world beyond itself. We posses the ability to think, to imagine, to wonder, to
create, to dream, to aspire, to love, to grieve, and to remember. These are some of the basic elements that
define our humanity, and our interaction with the world.
(Although we are learning that other animals possess some of these same
elements, none reach the level found in humans). Together they create the
awesome “human spirit”. And while
it may lack physical objectivity, its reality cannot be denied. We experience this spirit, in one form
or another, every day of our lives.
For as long as we know,
man has been in pursuit of answers, attempting to understand the world around
him and his experiences in that world. One way to accomplish this was to
believe in one or more supernatural powers (gods) to allay fears and explain
the unknown. Utilizing the ability
to ponder and imagine, mankind has been able to conceive of these much needed deities.
If there is a supreme
being (God) responsible for the world and beyond, then we are all the result of
His creation, either by the Biblical version of creation, or by evolution. He has made us what we are - complex
creatures possessing the incredible human spirit, capable of love, hate, envy,
indifference, and untold extremes of behavior. Man can conceive of God because of the resources given him
by God. Imagine the first person
to experience some spiritual or other-worldly event. How would he know that it was from God? Where would he even get the concept of
such a Being, if not from his imagination?
God has given us the
ability to create Him in our own image
