31/10/2023
...In all the accounts of the creation of humanity, a common thread emerges—the notion of breathing life and purpose into the lifeless. In the Genesis creation story, on the sixth day, it is written, "Let us make man in our image." This phrasing suggests that there was a presence of others, a collective effort. The term "creation" within this context seemingly has no link to the concept of technology. Often, as modern readers, we accept this explanation at face value—creation, an act summoned from nothingness by the mere utterance of the divine words, "let there be."
For years, I've been intrigued by this concept—not because my faith wavers, for it remains steadfast. Rather, I've felt a pull to understand this concept more deeply than what is written. Thus, I've delved into an extensive array of books, versions, myths, theological works, and even evolutionary theories. My pursuit continues, driven by the need to unearth the intricacies beyond the lines of the Bible.
The Bible informs us that all this transpired because God is God—the initiator of creation, the alpha of existence. When God declared, "Let us make man in our image," it implies the existence of entities who possessed an advanced power, capable of a mere utterance birthing reality. We return to Genesis 1:1, where it is written, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." It portrays a God who existed prior to Earth, a deity whose mastery summoned forth a planet shapeless, void, and shrouded in darkness. The phrase "Spirit of God," as it hovers over the waters, carries connotations beyond a mere presence—it signifies breath, life-giving energy, a vital essence pervading all creation.
As I navigate these thoughts, I find myself pondering not only the divine but also the mechanisms of creation. The Genesis narrative implies more than conventional interpretations allow—a hint of collaboration between the divine and an element akin to what we now term technology.
