8.1 |Chapter 8 Whom Should We Believe In?
Chapter 8 | Whom Should We Believe In? — Universe, Heaven, God, Buddha, and "Higher Consciousness"
We previously established that human destiny is determined by the subconscious—a combination of genes and memes. Contrary to popular belief, the breakthrough successes in our lives are rarely the result of effort alone; instead, they depend on a Third-Party Higher Power.
The difference between success and failure lies in our ability to believe in this power. But what is this power exactly? Who are we believing in? What is the source of the final solution? What is that "Higher Something" that goes through us?
There are many interpretations. Psychology might call it the "Self" (Jung); successology might call it the "Universe" or "Universal Mind." In Christianity, the doctrine of "Justification by Faith" posits that belief in Christ transcends human logic—after all, we cannot expect an ant to understand calculus. However, in an era where "Scientism" has replaced intuition, we are prisoners of logical and scientific thinking. To be heard, even when discussing the supernatural, we must use the language of logic.
8.1 The Consensus on Higher Power
Whether it's the entrepreneurs I know or the great inventors in history, most eventually use words like "I was lucky," "Thank the Heavens," or "Thank God!" This indicates a universal human experience of a "Higher Other" beyond our control.
These names include:
- Universe / Universal Spirit (Successology/Law of Attraction)
- Heaven / Old Man Heaven (Tian/Lao Tian Ye) (Chinese Tradition)
- God (Western Monotheism)
- Allah (Islam)
- The Tao (Taoism)
- Brahman (Hinduism)
This list proves that a "Supreme Power" exists in nearly every human civilization. This is logical: our natural world is too complex, our societies too intricate, and no one is truly confident enough to claim total control over their future. Success, by definition, requires an external force to explain its occurrence.
8.2 An Anthropological Fact: The "High God" Concept
This is not a matter of religious stance, but a consensus in Anthropology and Religious Studies. Scholars use the term:
High God / Supreme Being (The Highest Existence)
In the Encyclopædia Britannica and Oxford dictionaries of religion, it is recognized that whether in polytheistic societies, primitive tribes, or advanced civilizations, there is a universal concept of an existence that is:
- Distinct from natural phenomena (more than just thunder or the sun).
- Linked to Order, Destiny, Justice, Creation, and Ultimate Meaning.
- Beyond human control—one can only obey, pray, or revere it.
Even in primitive tribes without systematic religion or writing, anthropologists find the concept of Deus Otiosus (The Idle/Withdrawn God)—the One above the sky who created everything but remains hidden, to be called upon only in extreme crisis.
It is clear: A Supreme Power beyond ourselves is an internal consensus of humanity. Across all cultures and stages of development, we instinctively believe that our lives and our success are determined by a Higher Authority.
