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The universe is [[everything]], and [[everything]] is part of the universe.
The universe is [[everything]], and [[everything]] is part of the universe.


metaculture adopts a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantheism pantheistic] view of [[god]] in order to help bridge the gap between traditional [[religious]] modes of thought and modern science and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rationalism rationalism]. Viewing [[god]] and the universe as the same thing allows scientific inquiry to be seen with the same divine inspiration as spiritualism. It allows those who come from religious backgrounds to embrace materialism by seeing their beliefs in a new light rather than rejecting them outright.  
There is a lot you can say about to the universe, so instead of including it all on this page, it is spread [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Universe|throughout the wiki]].
 
This page is here to establish some basic [[perspectives]] on the relationship between [[god]] and the universe, and address a few common metaphysical narratives about the universe.
 
For other big-picture topics related to the universe, see [[science]], [[god]], [[pantheism]], [[nature]], [[holistic]], [[Belief System|belief system]], [[The Gambler|the gambler]], [[Simulation Theory|simulation theory]], [[materialism]], [[reality]], [[laws of physics]], [[fractals]], [[self-organization]], [[creation]], [[evolution]], and [[apocalypse]].
 
== God = Universe ==
 
The universe is [[everything]]. [[God]] is [[everything]]. [[God]] is [[God concept|great]]. [[God]] is the universe. Therefore [[God concept|the universe is great]]. ''[[Happiness and well-being|Enjoy it!]]''
 
The terms universe and [[god]] will be used interchangeably throughout this [[wiki]], so [[atheists]] and [[literalists]] will just need to deal with that.
 
[[Happy]] universe, [[happy]] [[life]].
 
== Pantheistic Universalism ==
 
[[metaculture]] adopts a [[pantheistic]] view of [[god]] in order to bridge the gap between traditional [[religious]] modes of thought and modern [[science]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rationalism rationalism]. Viewing [[god]] and the universe as the same thing allows [[scientific]] inquiry to be seen with the same divine inspiration as [[spirituality]]. It allows those who come from [[religious]] backgrounds to embrace [[materialism]] by seeing their beliefs in a new light rather than rejecting them outright.
 
It also allows for [[Universalist|religious universalism]] without the need for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_relativism moral relativism], since all [[religions]] ultimately describe the same [[god]] (the universe) using different [[metaphors]], languages and [[cultural]] reference points. Therefore, all [[morality]] ultimately comes from the same source, and instead of being arbitrary, there are boundaries to what any [[culture]] might find acceptable, based on our [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_psychology evolutionary psychology].
 
== The Universe of Universes ==
 
Some say there is a multiverse. Parallel universes in other dimensions, ones that existed before or will come after ours, or ones outside of the bounds of our own but within the same space-[[time]] continuum. Regardless, the existence of any other universe is [[Life choices|irrelevant]] until there is some evidence there is some impact on our own universe, or some way for us to interact with them.
 
It is fun to discuss theoretically, but the [[truth]] of the multiverse should have no influence on what you choose to believe about [[god]]. It also kind of violates the principle of conservation of energy, since it implies a doubling of all matter every time you collapse a wave function. It doesn't seem like the [[The Gambler|best bet]] on the true nature of [[reality]]. When popular culture explores the idea, it veers quickly into [[quantum woo]].
 
The [[pantheistic]] definition of [[god]] uses universe as a shorthand, but it really means all of existence, including any unknown [[matter]] or dimensions outside of our own.
 
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bZi3Xm9tJE||left|The Multiverse is real. Just not in the way you think it is.|frame}}
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=433tAfO4dbA||left|Does the Many Worlds Interpretation make sense?|frame}}
 
== The Universe is a Simulation ==
 
No it isn't and it wouldn't matter if it was. See [[Simulation Theory]].
 
== The Best of All Possible Universes ==
Is this the best of all possible universes? [[wikipedia:Candide|Voltaire's Candide]] examined the notion that this world is certainly not the best of all possible worlds, but what of the universe? Is there a better universe that can be conceived? What would a better universe even look like? Unless you are willing to forego the rules of [[logic]], it is unlikely for some [[Utopia|utopian]] universe to even be possible. Can a universe exist without pain? Can [[love]] exist without heartache? Even in a completely alternate reality, this is impossible.  


It also allows for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universalism religious universalism] without the need for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_relativism moral relativism], since all religions ultimately describe the same god (the universe) using different metaphors, languages and cultural reference points.
== Journey to the Center of the Universe ==


The universe is [[everything]]. [[God]] is everything. [[God]] is great. [[God]] is the [[universe]]. Therefore the [[universe]] is great.
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCpLWbHVNhk||center|Eye of the Universe - Mandelbrot Fractal Zoom|frame}}
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90M60PzmxEE||left|The Beatles - Across the Universe|frame}}

Revision as of 18:11, 30 September 2024

The universe taking a selfie

The universe is everything, and everything is part of the universe.

There is a lot you can say about to the universe, so instead of including it all on this page, it is spread throughout the wiki.

This page is here to establish some basic perspectives on the relationship between god and the universe, and address a few common metaphysical narratives about the universe.

For other big-picture topics related to the universe, see science, god, pantheism, nature, holistic, belief system, the gambler, simulation theory, materialism, reality, laws of physics, fractals, self-organization, creation, evolution, and apocalypse.

God = Universe

The universe is everything. God is everything. God is great. God is the universe. Therefore the universe is great. Enjoy it!

The terms universe and god will be used interchangeably throughout this wiki, so atheists and literalists will just need to deal with that.

Happy universe, happy life.

Pantheistic Universalism

metaculture adopts a pantheistic view of god in order to bridge the gap between traditional religious modes of thought and modern science and rationalism. Viewing god and the universe as the same thing allows scientific inquiry to be seen with the same divine inspiration as spirituality. It allows those who come from religious backgrounds to embrace materialism by seeing their beliefs in a new light rather than rejecting them outright.

It also allows for religious universalism without the need for moral relativism, since all religions ultimately describe the same god (the universe) using different metaphors, languages and cultural reference points. Therefore, all morality ultimately comes from the same source, and instead of being arbitrary, there are boundaries to what any culture might find acceptable, based on our evolutionary psychology.

The Universe of Universes

Some say there is a multiverse. Parallel universes in other dimensions, ones that existed before or will come after ours, or ones outside of the bounds of our own but within the same space-time continuum. Regardless, the existence of any other universe is irrelevant until there is some evidence there is some impact on our own universe, or some way for us to interact with them.

It is fun to discuss theoretically, but the truth of the multiverse should have no influence on what you choose to believe about god. It also kind of violates the principle of conservation of energy, since it implies a doubling of all matter every time you collapse a wave function. It doesn't seem like the best bet on the true nature of reality. When popular culture explores the idea, it veers quickly into quantum woo.

The pantheistic definition of god uses universe as a shorthand, but it really means all of existence, including any unknown matter or dimensions outside of our own.


The Multiverse is real. Just not in the way you think it is.


Does the Many Worlds Interpretation make sense?

The Universe is a Simulation

No it isn't and it wouldn't matter if it was. See Simulation Theory.

The Best of All Possible Universes

Is this the best of all possible universes? Voltaire's Candide examined the notion that this world is certainly not the best of all possible worlds, but what of the universe? Is there a better universe that can be conceived? What would a better universe even look like? Unless you are willing to forego the rules of logic, it is unlikely for some utopian universe to even be possible. Can a universe exist without pain? Can love exist without heartache? Even in a completely alternate reality, this is impossible.

Journey to the Center of the Universe

Eye of the Universe - Mandelbrot Fractal Zoom


The Beatles - Across the Universe