Finding Man's True Essence
For centuries, men and women still struggle to fully grasp the truth of our existence. By accumulating ideas of Truth, we advance a step closer to man’s true essence. But even then, some of these proclaimed and imposed ideas lack logical reasoning. Having this stated, the search for man’s true essence becomes riddled with mind-breaking confusions. With the help of scientific principles, humanity continues to flourish through the course of time. We apply the principles of critical thinking and the methods of science to determine the answers to man’s questions. Despite the growing numbers of the garnered discoveries about our existence, there remain aspects which are still beyond our conception—for one, the spiritual aspect. The Spiritual Aspect and Man’s True Essence The practitioners of Science commonly shun the spiritual aspect—the most fundamental aspect. Thus, the quest to find man’s true essence becomes futile. The ideas of Truth that lie in the spiritual aspect remain undiscovered. Is there a reason for ignoring the spiritual aspect? Reasonable people often drag the mistakes of the past into the present, affecting greatly or gravely the future thereby. When scientist Galileo Galilei discovered that the earth revolves around the sun, the Catholic church rebuked him. As a result, people began to doubt the doctrines of the church. As scientific discoveries proved most religious teachings wrong, people began to deem the spiritual aspect unnecessary. Moreover, advocates of Science ridicule people who assert the essential of the aforementioned aspect. They treat Science and faith as if they were oil and water. When running a careful analysis of certain matters, we use the methods of Science. Yet, some advocates of Science assume that the scientific method applies not to understanding the spiritual concept. Perceived as a composition of figments of imagination, the spiritual truth remains buried. Additionally, claims and stories told after experiencing momentary unconsciousness are anecdotal evidence. And for Science, this is not a good enough evidence. However, if scientists accumulate these “claims” and “stories”, a study concerning spiritual related matters can be conducted. By identifying the similarities and differences of the circumstances, the accumulated data can result in the emergence of new ideas of Truth. Perhaps these newly discovered truths bring enlightenment to questions that remain unanswered until now. Welcoming the ideas that seemingly make sense to some is the key to finding what’s true—including man’s true essence. Through this, we advance greatly in the quest for finding and understanding the very essence of man. The principles of Science paired with the openness of mind through faith draws us closer to the most profound principles of all principles—The Divine Principles. Read the full article
