we end up not perceiving its omnipresence. And although this traditional view of God can in no way be linked to infinity, since it is by nature condemned to finitude, it remains evident that an intelligence is at work in the universe.
Indeed, from a statistical point of view, chance cannot explain the perfection of the world around us. There is obviously an organisation, a harmony that goes beyond anything that a simple random chain of events could produce. This intangible direction testifies to the presence of a force that transcends chance.
Many people will argue that if God is only an archetype and not a reality to which we must offer eternal obedience and submission, then there are no rules and no reason to live or behave like the archetype of a "good person". In my opinion, this is looking at the problem backwards. The concept of God adorns itself with the virtues of infinite space to establish its power over minds. Like all avatars, it inevitably leads those who follow it to a disappointment as abysmal as the hope they had placed in it. If God is an archetype, rules do exist truly, even if they are far from what most traditions and books lead us to believe. But I will return to these important points later.
In summary, Infinity IS, and no other qualifier applies to what it is. Some diehards may say, "Yes, just like God. The sharpest minds will understand that it's the opposite.
Paradoxically, it's precisely in trying to compare infinity to God that apparent contradictions arise, as infinity is, in reality, vastly different from any anthropomorphic representation of the divine. Unlike a personified deity, infinity is an objective reality that cannot be confined within the boundaries of a particular doctrine or subjective worldview.
For example, when we try to rationalize the existence of evil by invoking traditional divine attributes – infinite goodness, omniscience, and omnipotence – we find ourselves in a dead end, as these same attributes should normally make evil impossible. Yet, evil exists, giving rise to an intellectual and spiritual tension known as the "paradox of evil" or "problem of evil."
This paradox highlights the limits of our ability to conceptualize reality by relying solely on material categories and attributes. Our tendency to anthropomorphize what is, can lead to inconsistencies and paradoxes.
The archetype of god cannot embrace what is. It can only lead to dead ends. This is how we recognize that its true use is actually more complex than just allowing us to express the whole.
Philosophers and mathematicians have long been fascinated by the enigmatic infinite, a concept that, while intimately connected to our existence and understanding of the cosmos, remains elusive and undefinable. Also, when we attempt to associate it with god or other metaphysical constructs, we risk compromising its uniqueness and magnificence by reducing it to a mere figure of speech or a heuristic tool.
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Is there something beyond matter? To answer this question, we need to go beyond our senses and explore what normally escapes our perception. Let's take a simple phenomenon like death. Many of us have now heard of near-death experiences (NDEs). They can generally be described as a series of events that describe what happens after death. According to these accounts, one passes through a tunnel, sees light, and most feel a pleasant sensation in the presence of unconditional love. Exceptionally, some people experience fear of the dark light. Overall, these stories converge on the idea that the end may not be as final as it seems.
Generally, during these experiences, people report seeing their own lifeless body from the ceiling of the room in which they were lying. This is an observation that is difficult to explain in terms of physical or biological processes alone. Such descriptions lend credence to the hypothesis that our consciousness may be separable from the material body.
In addition, some NDE survivors report memories of events that they couldn't have known otherwise. For example, they can accurately describe what happened during their cardiac arrest, often providing coherent and later corroborated information that no medical personnel present at the time could reasonably have known. These observations defy any rational explanation based solely on traditional sensory perception.
Some people who claim to have had an NDE report disturbing anecdotes about their unusual powers of perception. They claim to have observed scenes outside the room in which they were initially located, and even report hearing conversations between medical staff while they were officially clinically dead. Others mention witnessing simultaneous events at a distance, such as an unexpected visit from a loved one at home or a car accident several kilometres away.
Although these accounts may seem incredible, it's notable that many of them share striking similarities, regardless of the narrator's cultural or religious background. NDE researchers continue to explore these intriguing phenomena, trying to untangle the subtle threads between objective reality and intense subjectivity experienced during these traumatic moments. Whatever the case, these hundreds of thousands of testimonies constitute building blocks for theoretical frameworks questioning the boundaries of human consciousness and its possible extension beyond the known limits of our senses.
Furthermore, NDE accounts often highlight deep feelings of inner peace and unconditional love, as well as an intuitive understanding of complex spiritual concepts. It seems, therefore, that there is a transcendent dimension associated with these experiences that largely escapes our current understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition.
Thus, rather than being confined to our usual sensory system, consciousness seems to possess a form of autonomy capable of temporarily surviving the dissociation of brain and body. This idea challenges our classical dualistic view of mind and matter and invites us to consider new perspectives on the true nature of human existence.
This topic can provide interesting insights, but more research is needed. Let's examine the role of the medium, a particularly controversial and complex aspect. Unfortunately, it's true that this field is full of scams, making it difficult to distinguish between fraud and authenticity. Fortunately, science has tackled this thorny issue and helped to dispel some of the shadows.
Scientists have indeed been the victims of clever magic tricks orchestrated by skilled illusionists, which has led to justified suspicion of mediums. However, there are also numerous examples in the scientific literature of extraordinary mental performances by some mediums that defy conventional explanation.
These include instrumental transcommunication – mediumistic communication facilitated by the use of audio or video technology – and highly improbable predictions made by the same mediums. While in some cases these manifestations can be attributed to fraudulent techniques, others defy such interpretation and therefore require the elaboration of new conceptual models capable of encompassing these perceptual anomalies.
We can note, that the credibility of research depends not only on its conclusions, but also on how they were arrived at. By being methodical and carefully scrutinising the data, research in this area should provide new insights in the long term. For now, we have a better idea of these mysterious mental abilities.
Let's go further and consider logic, or rather the philosophical approach, but let's leave aside supernatural themes such as ghosts, gnomes or elves for the time being. Let's start with a phenomenon that is omnipresent but often overlooked: life. It is passed from one individual to his descendants, then silently fades away to make way for a new generation to continue its course. This constant flow of birth and death has marked our history since time immemorial, without interruption.
Although it may seem counter-intuitive, I maintain that "life has always existed", which contradicts the prevailing belief that everything began some 13.8 billion years ago. Perhaps there's an idea here that needs to be deconstructed. Let's take a little detour.
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