Survival: The Ultimate Mission. Robert M.D. Skaf

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СКАЧАТЬ were needed and this goes for the subconscious as well. The body grows teeth to survive; the human mind grows its own abstract tools to keep the species going. For, unlike other mammals who evolved on this planet where their physiology automatically knows how to tackle earthly born diseases and challenges, our body alone is not able to fight viral attacks or adapt to its environ as other mammals do. Furthermore, the way of life we have developed is a clear indication that we are unable to survive in tiny numbers, let alone surviving on our own. May be we could have been able to duplicate other mammals had our origin been this planet not a different hostile one. Thanks to a very hospitable environment, mammals were able to evolve in such a way where they hardly need the cooperation of other members or any particular species. This is a luxury we were not provided with. Our planet of origin left us no choice but to work together. Unlike other earthly species, our social evolution gave birth to civilization and made us who we are. Like with the acquisition of vision and emotions, the development of the subconscious mind came to be because it was needed. Remember what was said earlier, we also had to worry about surviving beyond our original planet, earthly species did not- at least until now. Of course, coming to this conclusion would justify adding subconscious as another reason for making the case for believing that the human race must have had evolved on another planet.

      Seeking immortality is another reason why we have different perspective on life. And, that alone should be enough reason to convince many skeptics that our origin is not the planet earth.

      BEYOND MORTALS: IMMORTALITY OUR DESTINY

      IS THERE A HEAVEN?

      (One tiny seed has the potential of propagating itself into a huge forest, the creative mind of a single human being is the equivalent of an infinite universe that never stops evolving. Our conventional life is but one phase of an infinite number of transformations. All what we are doing is continuously preparing ourselves for the next episode of a never ending play called existence. This may explain why most of us are obsessed with the next life. This may also prove that humans have evolved to the point where they are able to metamorphose from a biological life into a spiritual one and thus become immortal. The subject of the afterlife is not as important to most secular individuals, but it should be. On the other hand, it is of utmost importance to all sectarian cultures. Most human conflicts happen to be caused by religion. It is for this reason that the first part of this essay was devoted to this subject.)

      The accomplishments of the human race are very impressive and astounding - particularly when one looks at the great discoveries and inventions of the twentieth century. However, when compared to those of any civilization that was able or will be able to colonize new planets, these accomplishments will only amount to tinkering. It takes the collective and genius minds of many scientists and engineers to build a rocket powerful enough to escape the earth gravity. The collaboration of thousands of workers is needed to make a tower soar close to nine hundred meters above the ground. However, it takes a miracle, the cooperation and collaboration of billions if not trillions of members of any particular species, and billions of years of evolutionary adaptation to create a humble living form capable of surviving and reproducing on its own. We may understand the anatomy of our body, yet our race - regardless of the degree of intelligence we may reach - will never be able to create something that can self-duplicate, a creature that can live and breathe, much less discover a way to produce from scratch a tiny little egg and program it to turn into a wonderful living form. However, the miracle of evolution does not end with the birth of biology, life and intelligent beings. As, we have seen, evolution never stops, nor does the process of continuous creation. We have demonstrated how biology is capable of creating forces of its own such as creative thinking, emotions, vision and subconscious. Next we are going to examine how mankind, through the evolution of arts and science, has been able to create something immortal, something beyond the physical universe which could be called the abstract, the invisible, or spiritual universe.

      In view of the complex work and the endless efforts involved in creating a living form that is able of surviving and reproducing on its own, it is only logical to conclude that all living forms are compelled to keep their respective species alive, whether any particular species has or will be able to succeed is a matter that can neither be proven or denied. As humans, our obsession with the afterlife is only one indication of how this powerful force has programmed us to seek immortality. However, much to our determent, we failed to understand that we may only be immortal as a species and we may never be immortal as single individuals. In nature nothing stays alive on its own. All living things survive as a part of a huge ecosystem. It is for this reason that they do instinctively cooperate and collaborate with other elements or species - directly or indirectly - to keep alive this huge combination and complex body we call ecosystem. Based on this observation, one may easily deduce that things are not different when it comes to the invisible or spiritual universe. Our individual spirit cannot flourish on its own; it can only be part of a different huge and complex system - as is in a universal system. We all have a spiritual and mental side that exists in parallel to our biological form. The proof is simple: we all have thoughts, dreams and imagination. Yet still, on daily basis, we feel the need to connect intellectually and mentally with other individuals to feel alive. And one can safely conclude that this need is going to be greater in the spiritual universe or the afterlife.

      It is for this reason that as humans we have always been wondering about ourselves, the other living things we share this planet with, and the universes that surrounds us. Our inquisitive mind keeps searching forever trying to unlock many perplexing puzzles which lie beyond the reach of physics and science. Insofar, we have not been able to find anything conclusive about the purpose of our existence and it is doubtful that we ever will. We still don’t know what role we are playing in this intense drama that’s taking place in a huge complex universe which itself is a mystery to us. With all the knowledge acquired over the years, we are still unable to figure out what goes beyond our short visit to this planet we call earth. Of course we are told by many religions to prepare every day for the moment of truth, the time when we meet our creator who will decide what’s to become of our souls. If you believe in this theory you have nothing to worry about. As a matter of fact, most people are satisfied with this explanation. They don’t concern themselves with the afterlife, the size of the universe, its shape or what lies beyond it. After all why should anyone of us grapple with questions that are unfathomable to us? Why should anyone put himself or herself in an unhappy situation? If you are not in water you don’t worry about drowning or being devoured by sharks - nor should you worry about what is after death if you’re not there yet. As long as this is the case, invest your energy on improving your existing conditions. If you are going to spend some time as a human being why not make the best of it. Forget the whole issue of eternal life and focus on learning as much as possible about life. Don’t be greedy, be thankful and think of life as a gift bestowed upon you from a supreme being. This could be the paradise you are longing for. Look around you, there are so many things to see and discover. You may be missing something that might provide you with the key to happiness and contentment. We should all be grateful for this opportunity to experience life even if it all ends with death. This is how most religious authorities want their followers to deal with death.

      My answer to all of this is simple: although I value and appreciate life, I can’t help but think and believe in the afterlife; not only don’t I find an interrupted existence to be a complete waste, but more importantly because I am totally convinced that there is an afterlife. Not because of religious beliefs, but perhaps that I happen to be the only person who has a scientific explanation for the afterlife. Furthermore, from a logical perspective, it makes sense for an intelligent species to believe in the afterlife. Actually, even if the afterlife does not exist, it is only natural for any intelligent species to invent it. Without the hope for an eternal life, an intelligent species is bound to lose interest in the very physical life we all work so hard to preserve. An atheist or secular person should not be close minded nor feel embarrassed when discussing this topic. After all no one can be certain to prove or deny the existence of an afterlife. Later on, we shall observe how everything we do is somewhat connected to ensuring the survival of our species and as a result ensuring the survival of СКАЧАТЬ