Letter 12: The Key Principle

Who we really are...

It is Assumption 4 of the Matrix Theory that gives the theory its distinction. Assumptions 1 & 2 are as basic as scripture itself, and Assumption 3, although unique, is merely a common-sense derivative of Assumptions 1 & 2. Thus, Assumption 4 is what gives the Matrix Theory foundation. However, it is also what causes folks to turn their heads sideways and give me the look of “crazy.” Perhaps this is because the movie The Matrix has far too much Hollywood in it for them to associate with reality, and if so, I don’t blame them; the movie is too Hollywood. More is needed in order to get the theory out of the movies. Let’s add to it by turning to a new question, “How did God create the Earth?”

 

When scripture speaks of God creating the Earth, it states that His means of accomplishing the job was simply to speak, making commands and giving directions to the matter that makes up the Earth. As He did this, the matter obeyed and this process continued until He had formed the Earth the way He wanted it. Thereafter, throughout the course of history, scripture also speaks of many instances where God spoke (or He had a servant speak for Him), and again, whatever was commanded by voice was obeyed by the very elements (i.e. “the waves of the sea obey His command”). Thus, whatever it is that matter happens to be made of (and as we discussed in Letter 4, it is some pretty weird stuff), it also apparently can hear and obey God’s voice.

 

So with this, let’s return to the question that we have spent so much time on: “What is matter made of?” Summarizing we get:

 

(1) Matter is something that appears to be tangible, but is not. Rather, it is some form of light and/or conscious energy that has the ability to present itself to our senses as tangible substance.

 

(2) Matter is something that is influenced by our conscious intentions, and it reacts to our beliefs and desires, at least in small measures.

 

(3) Matter it is something that can obey God’s voice, and has yielded complete control of itself over to Him, obeying whatever He commands.

 

Now, consider these points and tell me, what do you make of it? Can you see how I arrive at the Matrix Theory? If this theory were an exact representation of reality, then the truth about the earth and universe that we live in would be as follows:

 

(1) Matter is the light/energy created substance that makes up all things in the “virtual” Earth and universe that we live in.

 

(2) God is the master of the program.

 

(3) God programmed it for our use, as a means of providing us life experience and the opportunity to learn faith.

 

(4) The program is voice activated, synced with God’s voice.

 

However, the analogy is not a perfect representation of reality. It is too simplistic and needs more detail. Thus, let’s add more detail by turning back to the questions: “Who is God?”; “Who are we?”; “What is our relationship to him?”

 

Assumption 2 already provides the answer to these questions, we are God’s children. However, we have not discussed what that means and considered how it ties into everything else. Being God’s children is such a basic tenant of religion that I think we simply hear it and move on, but a fundamental principal lies hidden in the thorough consideration of this concept. If we accept the assumption that we are God’s children, then the obvious question that follows is “Are we not then also gods, for what child is not the same thing that their parent is?”

 

Now, I know that this concept doesn’t go over well with most folks, and in fact, I struggled with it myself. When it first hit me upside the head, I could not accept it, but after a long while, I was forced to admit that: (1) I wasn’t sure why because it is the obvious logical conclusion if you accept that we are God’s children, and (2) my efforts to deny it left me feeling like my friends who believe in evolution, angry because the facts and logic don’t add up the way I want them to. Thus, I found myself at an impasse where I either had to accept this concept as possible or abandon it and start over in my search for truth. However, I did not have then nor do I have now any idea where else to start. If I discard the concept of being a child of God and therefore a young god myself, then I can’t make anything else add up. However, if I just go with the concept, and apply it to all of the surrounding truths, it fits in perfectly and becomes a key piece of the puzzle.

 

In the next letter I will delve into what I mean by this, but for now, think about it.

 

Until next time,

 

Joshua

Reviews

[eatmills]

I have to say it. The usage of the word children is too literal. God made Adam from dust and Eve from Adam's rib. So how does this make us the offspring of God?

What is interesting (considering my previous statement) is how God created Jesus. Why did he not just materialize Him from dust as well?

As always Joshua, good to read your research as it leaves an abundance of food for thought. The Matrix is a classical sacrifice of one for the many.

[Alvin L. Kathembe]

Psalm 82:6...for interest's sake :)

[CrimsonBlaze]

Wow, deep and nice write. :D. Makes you think. If it's fine, I'm kinda considering of showing your points to my class. (We need to bring a passage in that'll make people think.) But then again, the whole classroom will burst into hardcore debates. Anyway, nice write and until next time ,.. :D

[Serenity]

Hmm, suppose that would explain why we're always driven to create/destroy. Interesting concept. Definitely something to think about.