Voice of Nature: Monism: The Philosophical Concept of God

MONISM: THE PHILOSOPHICAL CONCEPT OF GOD

The concept of monism is found in Aryan religions. According to this belief, God does not have a physical form and is considered formless. God does not exist as a separate entity. The things that appear in the world are all manifestations of this formless God’s presence. This concept is philosophical in nature. Philosophers have generally believed in God in this abstract sense, expressing God through ideas like spirit or essence. This philosophical concept is integral to the beliefs in Aryan religions.

This non-existent concept of God is just an unfounded speculation. In real terms, it has no argumentative basis. The first thing is that the universe we experience in the form of creation is a form in full terms.

It is illogical to say that a God who was merely a spirit or idea, who did not have his existence, has created so many different forms. God is the one in whom the attribute of creation is found, and there is no attribute of creation in a spirit or idea. Therefore, prima facie, the notion of a non-existent God stands rejected.

The world, as discovered by science, is composed of atoms. Referring to this discovery, it is said that the study of science proves the oneness in the universe, that is, uniformity amidst exception in material things. However, this argument is not correct. There is certainly uniformity in the universe as regards its material elements. However, the combination of these elements displays extraordinary design, and design can only be the creation of an ‘intelligent mind’ rather than a formless spirit. Another name for this ‘Intelligent Mind’ is God.