God and Energy: A Unified Inquiry
Central to all scientific explanation regarding the origins of the universe is the energy build-up that caused the Big Bang and started all creation. But where does this energy come from? According to scientific theory, energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form to another.
Is God a Form of Energy?
My question has always been: can we not call this energy as 'God'? Atheists often react unfavorably to the word 'God,' but let's look at the similarities. Both God and energy are eternal and ubiquitous. God has no beginning and no end, just as energy was present at the moment of the universe's explosion and continues to be present now.
Energy and God: A Comparison
Energy, like God, is omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. There is no place in the universe where energy is absent, and it can manifest in various intensities, from the intense heat of the sun to the seemingly inert energy within rocks. Human beings, too, rely on energy for survival and work.
Energy is omnipotent. We harness it to fly airplanes, run cars, and generate electricity. Our bodies function due to energy, and the moment energy leaves our body, we die. Energy is omniscient; it knows how to run a car, light a lamp, fly, and make us run. Scientists conduct research to understand what energy is capable of.
Energy is also invisible, like God. Both are never seen and can only be felt. Scientists have faith in energy, and theists have faith in God.
Just as we come with different capabilities due to varying energy levels in the sperm and egg, we can improve our physical and intellectual capabilities by supplying our bodies and minds with the right energy. We know how to convert energy from one form to another, such as converting thermal energy into mechanical energy or mechanical energy into electrical energy.
The Sun: The Ultimate Source of Energy
All the energy we use on Earth comes from one single source: the sun. We live and thrive because of the sun's energy. Is it not fitting to then consider energy as a form of God?
Energy and God: Fusing Together
Scientists are still exploring energy, and equations like E mc2 (where E is energy, m is mass, and c is the constant speed of light in a vacuum) hold the same fascination as the Fibonacci number series. As our scientific understanding deepens, I believe that energy and God will gradually blend.
What is the difference between saying that energy sustains us and God sustains us? The difference lies merely in the taxonomy we choose to adopt. The core principle that sustains us is the same, regardless of the label we use.
Lastly, we know how to convert some forms of energy into others, such as electrical to mechanical. The real challenge is converting the energy of bad luck into the energy of good luck—a challenge that science is not addressing, but religion is.