THE METHODOLOGY FOR OBTAINING TRUTH
PART 13: THE
CREATION OF MATH
In the name of
Jehovah God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.
When we talk
about the creation of math we must have an understanding of the Creator. Therefore
a lack of knowledge about the Creator renders a shallow understanding about
math and anything that exists. Mathematics as a Creation of God is discovered
by man. Are numbers endless? Are numbers timeless?
"Good
morning Truth. It is another day and we feel the blessings of God. We are
thankful today for all that God has done. We are reminded that during trials
and tribulations when we only get tired and disgusted because we have not
looked up. For has already given you not one blessing but many. Strive not to
be selfish and continue to thank God for what you do have. Remember that God is
in the blessing business and if it is His will and in His time you will receive
another blessing and relief from the burdens that you may carry."
"So Truth
you have told us that math is created by God. Then man who is also a part of
God's creation discovers it. You know my question. Is Social Science the
created? Also can religion be created?"
"FreedomJournal
we are so pleased that you asked those questions. May we respond to the last
question first? To explore the reality of religion one must also note the
essence of theology. Religion is the belief in God. We also note that Pagans
also ascribe to religion although they are ungodly. Religion can also be
defined as a particular system for example Christianity or Islam. However
religion speaks of one God regardless of system or faith. Furthermore religion is neither created nor
is it invented.
Religion was
before there was a before. Thus religion and God has always existed. Does one
then discover something that has always existed? Does religion have an
exclusive nature regarding the call to embrace God and worship?
What then is
Theology? Theology is the study of God. This study involves His nature and
attributes and His relations with man and the universe. Also Theology is noted
as the study or science of religion and religious beliefs. Hence Theology as a
discipline of study is crated or invented by man. It is unique in that it is
created to study something that has always existed.
This last point
is a departure point and a valid transition FreedomJournal to reflect on your
first question. Is Social Science created? Man is crated however Social Science
phenomenon is an extension of man's interactions in his environment. Therefore
the particular historical, political, economic, Social and psychological
experience are thus derived from man. They have no existence without man
moving, acting and thinking. Meanwhile these actions are directed by race,
culture etc.
How can we best
understand these actions by man? We first must know God. Is math cumulative? Is
then a cumulative quality applied to Social Science?
John Barrow in
his research "The World Within The World," published in 1988 reflects
on "What Is Mathematics." The following passage taken from Barrow
renders a comparison between math and Social Science. "Science is like a
long text that is constantly being redrafted, updated and edited. However math
is entirely cumulative."
Here we believe
that Barrow is speaking of natural and Physical Science. However the principle
he has noted are must often perceived to apply to Social Science We argue that
Social Science take on the cumulative properties of mathematics. Thus we can
move to an ultimate level of Truth."
"Truth we
have several other questions we trust that you will respond to. What about the
contradicting views of Platonism and Conceptualism?"
"Platonism
is the view that mathematicians discover math rather than invent it.
Conceptualism is the completed antithesis of Platonism, and is popular with
sociologist rather than mathematicians and scientists, most of whom
instinctively reject it.
We believe that
mathematics is as a creation God exists. As an existing phenomenon or science it
is discovered by man. It is also adapted to suit the culture or environment in
which man lives. Barrow poses the following question and answer.
"Can the
idea that math is culturally derived be defended? Different mathematicians in
different cultures living in different circumstances have often come up with
the same Math."
Math exists due
to a consistent system of logic. So does Social Science. However the breakdown
in this system of logic occurs in those that deny the existence of God.
Cont. Part 14: How does The Dis-Belief In God Impact On
Truth?
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