Ancient cosmology and human nature.
The ancient and classical cosmological concepts revealed the problem concerning understanding human nature. People understood that human beings were mechanical automation isolated from the universe. As such, humans were not an integral part of the universe. Religion maintained that human beings’ highest aim and responsibility was strict adherence to locally devised rules and laws. Societies followed similar concepts concerning the role of human beings. Accordingly, the chief aim of human beings had to be the enlargement of self-image. Central to the enlargement of self-image was a goal to be a good person and a good member of society and a religious order, in human terms. However, in human terms, being a good person does not make one a morally correct person.
Christianity, at its inception, attempted to deemphasize the requirement for strict adherence to man-devised rules and regulations concerning moral behavior. Christianity, which is not a Religion, embodies a proper code for moral conduct within itself. It requires adherence to a higher code of morality. Christianity embodies within itself the universal principle of selfless love. To follow Jesus Christ requires the practice of selfless love. Adherents to the Christian principle of selfless love become a part of the universal sphere, not local only.
Christianity continued to struggle with full adherence to the universal principle of selfless love. The residue of the local worldviews had its consequences. Scientists in quantum physics discovered that experimental data implied a different role of humanity in our universe. The shocking implication was that human intelligence (spirit) is central to human existence. Also, human intelligence (spirit) is central to humanity’s obligatory role in our universe. Thus, the concept of non-locality was born. The next blog explores this concept.
