Reality and Simulation

 Reality and Simulation

January 23, 2025

Now this blog entry is going to be something different; going down a rabbit trail, if you will. But hang in there if you want to consider the nature of reality.

If you have spent any time on X you have probably come across some threads that talk about reality being a simulation, like in the Matrix movies. These are posted by some of the same people that write about aliens and exotic technologies. But at the root of their thinking is a misunderstanding of what reality is. They have been taught that the natural world is random; without purpose or without design, and just happened through evolution over billions of years just by random chance. This is not what the Bible says about nature.

Genesis 1:1-3

1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.

John 1:1-3

1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.

First of all, Genesis and John tell us that the world was created by the Word of God. This implies a design because there is a designer. Furthermore, when we look at the world, we can see this design in nature. The Apostle Paul says this is clearly seen:

Romans 1:19-22

19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20 For since the creation of the world Hisinvisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools,

He even goes as far as to say that anyone who claims to not see God’s hand in nature is a fool, though they profess to be wise. Therefore, these conspiracy theorists who proclaim that we are living in a simulation are saying that they have looked at the world and it doesn’t seem to be random. There appears to be an order and purpose to creation that violates their understanding of reality. Paul says that God’s eternal purpose is evident in nature. This goes against all that is currently taught about evolution and the random, purposeless nature of reality. They see this purpose and design, but they do not honor the creator, so Paul says that they are futile in their speculations and that they are fools.

Some have even claimed to have discovered the code that holds the world together. By some laser device they claim to have seen the code that runs in the wall to hold it together. There is indeed a force and a “code” that holds all physical reality together, but the Bible tells us what it is.

Colossians 1:15-17

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and onearth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

So we see that the same Word of God that created the world is Jesus, the incarnation of the invisible God that created all things and holds all things together. Therefore, if you were in fact able to see the “code” that runs to hold your table together, what you would be observing would be the Word of God. Not being willing to acknowledge the God that created the universe, these people postulate all manner of aliens and dark forces that are secretly running the world around us. If they were just to open their eyes and their minds, they would discover that this guiding force it not dark at all, but is light. As Genesis tells us, the very first thing created in the universe was light.

The Apostle John clarifies this in his first epistle:

1 John 1:1-5

The Incarnate Word

1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life— 2 and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life,which was with the Father and was manifested to us— 3 what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete.

God Is Light

5This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

So when you hear those self proclaimed wise men talking about the fear and darkness in the universe, be assured that the universe was created and is sustained by the God who is light. The only place of darkness is where there is an absence of light. Fear dwells in the shadows but love and joy flourish in the light. Therefore, be encouraged. The world does make sense. There is a plan and a purpose in creation, and there is a plan and a purpose for you. Seek out the God of light and don’t dwell in the darkness like the peddlers of doom and gloom on the internet. They proclaim themselves to be wise, but are fools. But you who seek God are truly wise.