Let's now discuss the impact of objective idealism on our lives. Given the widespread belief in religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, it's important to examine the benefits these religions offer.
What That Is Finite Can Never Prove What That is Infinite
As human beings, we have always been curious about the existence of a divine being. This entity is known by different names in different religions, such as Allah in Islam and Shiva in Hinduism. However, the existence of God cannot be proven either theoretically or practically.
According to philosophy, comprehending a god who is omniscient and infinite is unattainable for finite beings like us unless we first become omniscient and infinite ourselves, which is impossible. Therefore, our only way of knowing a god is through imagination. While followers of God don't claim to be identical to God, Buddhists confidently state "I am Buddha.
The only difference between us is that we, as humans, are hindered by ignorance and cannot recognize our true nature. Essentially, we are Buddha." This assertion is unique to Buddhism, as other religions don't make it. This claim is unique to Buddhism, as other religions do not make such assertions. Due to the philosophical nature of the hypothesis, it is impossible to prove the existence of God in theory and remains unrealizable.
While practicing their respective religions, followers of other faiths may undergo a transcendental experience through certain religious rituals, either physically or mentally. However, as they acknowledge in theory that humans are not identical to God, this supposed transcendental experience is essentially an illusion. They are unable to demonstrate through practice that an objective, absolute higher being exists.
Since it's impossible for human beings to prove the existence of God in theory or practice, they rely on their imagination to create an image of the deity they worship fervently. Over time, this image becomes their faith. Faith is a personal decision to believe in something regardless of whether it can be proven or not. It is important to take our faith seriously as it has a significant impact on our lives. However, if we follow a belief without being able to fully support it with evidence, it may be considered mere superstition.
Excerpted from: Buddhist Worldview and Modern Life
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