Atheism

Main Idea

The lecture addresses the question of atheism, explaining that many atheistic ideas do not necessarily result from denying the existence of God, but may arise from psychological causes, objections, or attitudes of opposition toward God. It distinguishes between atheism, which involves denying God’s existence, and an attitude of hostility toward God that arises from rejecting His commandments or feeling that they conflict with human desires and freedom. The lecturer presents two examples of these tendencies: atheistic existentialism and Marxism, explaining the intellectual and psychological backgrounds that led to them.

Spiritual Message

The lecturer presents a number of rational arguments for the existence of God, beginning with the mystery of the existence of life on Earth and asking how the first living cell appeared and where life came from. He then moves to the existence of matter in the universe, emphasizing the necessity of a First Cause and a creative power that brought the universe into existence. He also points to the precise order governing the universe and the remarkable organization found in the human body and its various systems as evidence of a wise Creator and a divine power directing all things.

He uses examples from nature and the human body, such as the heart, brain, digestive system, fingerprints, tongue, and voice, as well as the precise organization of the bee colony, to demonstrate the remarkable complexity of creation and its organization.

Educational Lesson

The lecturer explains that contemplating life, matter, and the order of the universe leads human beings to ask questions about the First Creator. He also draws attention to the fact that belief in God’s existence is naturally present within human consciousness, and that atheism may sometimes be connected to psychological, social, or intellectual backgrounds.

He also addresses the question of reconciling geological ages with the biblical account of creation. He explains that the days of creation are not necessarily ordinary solar days, pointing out that the sun was created on the fourth day and that the Bible does not mention the end of the seventh day. He also refers to the biblical expression that one day with God is like a thousand years. Therefore, he considers that the days of creation may refer to periods of time whose duration is unspecified, which does not conflict with the existence of long geological ages.

Practical Application

• Contemplating creation, with its life and order, helps a person recognize God’s greatness and power.
• When discussing atheism, one should not be satisfied with superficial ideas but should seek to understand the motives and backgrounds behind them.
• Recognize that God’s commandments are not the enemy of humanity, and that personal desires should not become a reason for opposing God.
• Consider the human body and nature as opportunities to contemplate the wisdom and providence of the Creator.
• Use reason and logical thinking when discussing questions concerning God’s existence and faith.
• Understand the biblical account of creation in light of the explanations presented in the lecture, without necessarily assuming that the days of creation were ordinary periods of time.

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