Where is GOD?
Western Philosophy: Spinoza's Perspective Western philosopher and idealist Benedict Spinoza posited that everything in the world operates according to immutable laws. To truly understand God, one must comprehend these laws. This perspective is indeed profound. Spinoza believed that God is manifested in Nature, and to grasp the reality of God, one must become closer to Nature and understand the laws governing it. For instance, if you wish to understand God, try comprehending the Law of Gravity. According to Spinoza, God is expressed through such laws, as seen in the phenomenon that whatever is thrown upwards will inevitably come down. The more you understand these laws, the closer you get to God. Buddhism: The Absence of a Creator God In Buddhism, there is no concept of a soul or an omnipotent creator like God. Consciousness arises based on past karmas and mental volitions. A person can escape the cycle of birth and death by attaining Nirvana or enlightenment. Ignorance is the prima...