If we could summarize the entire Bible into one single verse, perhaps it should be as follows: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.John 3:16 From this verse, we can see at least three fundamental tenets: God … Continue reading My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord
Tag: #Cosmology
Before the Beginning and After the End
Everything has a beginning and an end. So does our lives. What is the beginning of your life? Should it be your birthday? Or should it be something else? How about the end of your life? Should it be the moment of your death? Or should it be something else? Not only life but any … Continue reading Before the Beginning and After the End
Categorical Imperative
We have seen numerous theories on understanding the physical universe like cosmology and astrophysics. These efforts, however, can never be beyond our cognitive, epistemological, and ontological limitations. The more we get smarter, the science and technology could advance to develop these areas. Or, the more our consciousness unfolds, perhaps the more profound and the broader … Continue reading Categorical Imperative
Minkowski’s Spacetime
Einstein's theory of relativity tells us that we live in a sort of spacetime continuum. The cosmos we recognize is not only a spatial entity but also a time sequence that contains itself. We can easily understand such "reality" with a few thought experiments. For example, the sunlight we see right now is not the … Continue reading Minkowski’s Spacetime
Be not Defeated by the Rain
Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of the well-known novelists and poets in Japan, especially for children's literature. While he was unknown as the author during his lifetime, his works are now part of the best classic lineups. Almost all Japanese now are familiar with his name and have read some of his novels, poets, and … Continue reading Be not Defeated by the Rain
Thy Sight Alone
Thinking of the entire universe makes us feel a sense of awe and wonder. We used to believe that the planet Earth was the whole world that we could imagine. It was, however, only the beginning of how we observe the cosmos. We now know that Earth is the only third planet from the Sun, … Continue reading Thy Sight Alone
A Grain of Sand
If you only have one day to live, how do you spend the moment? Often, we hear the advice, saying, "Live as if it is your last day" or "Live as if you were to die tomorrow." Also, some suggest that we consider our lives as "one day" instead of 80 or 90 years of … Continue reading A Grain of Sand
