God and the Universe

FROM DENIAL TO BELIEF IN GOD is ‘Humanism.’ Huxley’s argument can be expressed in these words: “Man has learned in large measure to understand, control and utilize the forces of external nature; he must now learn to understand, control and utilize the powers of his nature.” This understanding is shared by many atheists today. But this is nothing but playing on words. These are beautifulsounding words, but they are entirely devoid of meaning. It is as impossible for man to control the forces of his nature by himself as it has become possible for him to control the forces of external nature. Matter cannot control itself. In the same way, humans cannot control themselves. It became possible for humans to control matter because humans had superiority over matter due to their intellect or mental faculties. In the same way, humans can be controlled only by a being who has superiority over them. No being can control another being that is equal to them. Therefore, to keep human beings under control requires belief in a superior Being—God Almighty. There is nothing except the belief in a Supreme God that can keep humans in control. A RATIONAL STAND In the matter of the existence of God, the actual point at issue is what stand we can adopt and what stand we cannot