Talk:Protector/@comment-25464062-20141001011429/@comment-24040907-20141001081622

What you have said is very beautiful. There isn't much logic in the belief that we are all alone, and that our universe stemmed from some cosmic accident. I refuse that doctrine, for I believe that things happen for a reason; that all things have a place, a destiny to fulfill. On the other hand, there isn't much sense in some of the extremist beliefs of creationists.

But I don't think that being agnostic is a cop-out. Indecision does not show weakness, it shows patience. You are not too quick to define yourself by any single viewpoint, a trait I admire.

What do I believe? Do you remember Monty Python's "Holy Grail"? They depicted God in that movie as being a frightening, grumpy old fairy living in a castle, telling Knights to go on dangerous and unnecessary quests to get Him the Holy Grail. The movie itself is a genius comedy, and that is part of the hilarity.

I don't believe in that kind of God. I do, however, believe in a Divine Intelligence that is responsible for all of this. The Reason for the universe, if you will. I like to think of It as the Force from Star Wars (I know I'm killing you with these references) as an unseen force that surrounds and binds us together. I believe that there is a part of that force in all of us, and that "destructive, constructive, perfect" essence of the world is the very spirit of its Designer.

And the world, and life itself is truly a wonderful experience. Life is hilarious, terrifying, saddening, exciting, beautiful and perfect. It's something unpredictable, but in the end it turns out alright, and it's the time of your life (to quote a popular musical band). It's a gift we've been given, and an honor to share with eachother.

My hope is that I can do all that I can before my life is gone. That I can leave my mark, love and be loved, and be remembered.

I wrote a scientific essay a while back about a similar topic, and I ended it quite exquisitely, saying,

"After my years of study, and research, and asking questions are over, I should meet with the Divine Intelligence, and I shall be expecting an answer."

It doesn't matter if you choose to believe it or not, it's just nice to know that there are answers, and that we can spend our entire lives trying to find them :)