In The Beginning...
Arguably* the most widely accepted creation theory is this:
In the beginning all was guacamole.**
However, The Guru takes the Zen approach to creation theories – however appealing. Here are some bite-sized nuggets from his philosophy:
Plus, of course, guacamole only keeps for about a week, so it would’ve gone off.
* It should be noted that many advocates of this theory are not vocal in its support for fear of being stigmatised.
** Some have asked “From whence came the guacamole?”, “By what hand did it come into being?” or “How grew such a plenitude of avocados?” These are nonsensical questions, for the beginning is, by definition, that which has no past.
In the beginning all was guacamole.**
However, The Guru takes the Zen approach to creation theories – however appealing. Here are some bite-sized nuggets from his philosophy:
- Meaning and purpose are not reliant on a created universe
- That life is wondrous and precious is empirically true
- Concepts of a hereafter detract from making the most of life
- Our minds are hardwired to believe in deities, but these varied beliefs have a history of causing conflict and clouding sentient thought
- Enlightenment requires tolerance, free thought and self-determination (unlike religions)
Plus, of course, guacamole only keeps for about a week, so it would’ve gone off.
* It should be noted that many advocates of this theory are not vocal in its support for fear of being stigmatised.
** Some have asked “From whence came the guacamole?”, “By what hand did it come into being?” or “How grew such a plenitude of avocados?” These are nonsensical questions, for the beginning is, by definition, that which has no past.
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