A review of God Exists : An Engineer
Explains Why. Author - Peter Soszek
Topic
Do you believe that there is a God? The answer to this question is not a simple one for
many people. Others don’t even care to think about this, while some people try to
find out a satisfying reply to that . Peter Soszek is one of those people who believe in
God and wants to help others understand some concepts related to the existence of God. If
this question pesters you, read this e book and satisfy your inner need for an answer. You
may agree with Peter, or you may not, still , by the end of the book you will have made up
your mind and will probably have formed your own perspective on this matter.
Reviewed by Liana Metal
GOD EXISTS: an Engineer Explains Why
By Peter Soszek, ã 2002 , e book, 156 pp, Very Highly
Recommended.
Peter Soszek, an engineer , had decided that he would write an e book about God.
Although he does not consider himself a writer, yet, after a long time he has finally
reached his goal. He has become a writer and through his book about God he wants to help
people live a happier life.
GOD EXISTS is a philosophy book based on the writer’s observations throughout the
years, from his childhood till now. Peter tries to unveil the mysteries around us in a
simple way and each opinion of his is carefully illustrated by examples of everyday life.
This book is actually written by a simple man and is addressed to simple people who wish
to think about God’s existence.
‘ "Do I believe that there is a God?" The question is very private for a
variety of reasons,’ the writer says at the introduction of the book. ‘ The
purpose of this e book is to present my perspective and to explain just some of the
reasons why I know, without a doubt, that there is God.’
‘ In terms of happiness, I hope that this material will help those people who find
themselves stuck at the edge of the fence, choose and get on the right side of the
fence,’ Peter says.
The book is divided into three sections:
The first section explains what the author feels are some very fundamental concepts and
is important to the overall understanding of the later parts of the book. The second
section addresses his perspectives and outlooks on the various sciences: physics,
mathematics, engineering, chemistry, biology, a little astronomy and evolution. The third
section consists of the writer’s answers to what he thinks are common challenges
issued by people on whether or not God exists.
GOD EXISTS contains 16 chapters. The first one , Forces of Simplification, deals with a
theory about the universe and a force that exists. Peter describes "the law of
simplification" in plain words for the readers to understand.
‘ In summary, no matter what a person may create during their lifetime, no matter
how complex the item, the Forces of Simplification will eventually act on that item and
reduce it to a simpler and more random form,’ the author says.
Chapter two is about Possibility and Probability, and Peter’s theories are
supported by events from his childhood, while in chapter three, The Super Labs vs The
Primordial Organic Soup , the writer displays the hypothetical challenge of Science vs
Nature.
In chapter four, Peter’s theory is based on physics, and chapter five deals with
chemistry.
Biology comes next , where the writer says: ‘ Does Biology have a unifying theory
of life, basic laws, or a "mathematics" of biology that allows a description of
the laws and any systematic advancements?’ Peter tries to analyze that question in
depth.
Chapters seven , The Ant and the Universe , is a section where the author recalls
certain events from his childhood related to ants and the philosophy of life , while,
chapter eight deals with the Theory of Evolution. Chapter nine hits the point : If There
is a God, Why is God Punishing Us All? Read Peter’s viewpoint and find out.
The tenth chapter , Why Doesn’t God just Give me a Sign?, tries to analyze the
popular question for people who have doubts about the existence of God, while chapter
eleven, A Calculation of God’s Power, answers the question of how powerful God would
be. In chapter twelve, the readers will come to grips with The Ten Commandments : ‘
We need law and order . That is the tough part,’ the writer says.
Who has The Most Toys Wins is the thirteenth chapter where Peter says: ‘ Yeah
Right. It is the old- "the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting
poorer". This is a very distressing situation and collectively we have to start
changing some attitudes in people about this.’
The following chapter, The Lottery of Life , is about the attraction of gambling and
the disastrous results: ‘ The problem is that our soul and this innate sense we feel
is beyond all of our regular human senses and any scientific detection methods that may
exist. Is this all a part of the sixth sense that we are supposed to have?’
Next comes Fate and Faith: The extreme odd couple. ‘ Is it according to Fate or
Faith? The choice likely reflects on our mental outlook , how we act or behave , and even
how people view us,’ Peter says. In the last chapter , Conclusion , the writer gives
his answers to the previously mentioned concepts , and finally states: ‘ Please,
choose to believe in God. This work has been meant to help and not to hurt. God bless
you.’
GOD EXISTS is a inspiring e book , simply written and enjoyable to read . The theories
of the writer are well supported by examples of daily life. It caters to everybody who
wants to research this issue and is meant to help people become happier.
About the reviewer:
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