One plus one equals two. Fire can burn you. Donuts are delicious.
Many simple facts are revealed in math, nature, and science. When we learn new facts, we adapt: since hot things hurt, we don’t touch stoves. This makes life easier. The better our grasp on reality, the more we can enjoy life’s blessings—and avoid pain.
Pleasure and happiness can be found all around us: Music. Laughter. Food. Hugs. Beauty. Nature. Pets. Children.
All these good things are gifts for us. And we were designed to enjoy them. The appreciation of music, a desire to see the good guy win, an innate sense of right and wrong: all of these were instilled in us by design. All of this is the result of someone’s care for us—
Even if we don’t realize it.
Even if we don’t know exactly who he is.
Even if we say he doesn’t exist.
Everyone can enjoy these gifts, no matter what they believe. It doesn’t take intimate knowledge of where we came from to like dessert.
What we like, what we seek, and what we take pleasure in all find their source in some sort of Creator. Not knowing the who, why, or how behind it doesn’t change the truth about what we long for, or where it all comes from. Fire burns stuff, regardless of whether we fully understand the complexities of combustion.
Why does all this matter?
Because the source of all life wants us to enjoy what’s good: We were designed to want love. Happy endings. Best friends. Good food. Healthy bodies.
And we also know to avoid what’s not good for us: We hurt when injured. We innately sense danger. We know when we’re being treated badly.
Maybe this Creator cares about us.
We were designed to be curious. And if our Creator is the source of all life, truth, and pleasure, then who wouldn’t want to tag along and see what he’s up to? If we can discover more about this Creator, we can enjoy life more… find more good and avoid more bad. The truth leads to proper math, fewer burns, tastier treats—a more abundant life.
The truth releases us from fear and superstition. It removes the distractions of our day-to-day circumstances. It helps us find what brings happiness—long-term happiness.
The truth will set us free.
But before we can find it, we need to be sure we’re on the right track. That we aren’t just buying into something that sounds good. We need to question everything, so let’s start from the beginning.
First, how do we know a Creator even exists?
