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Tuong Ho Professor: Grant Adamson CLAS RELI 305 2/23/2023 The depiction of everlasting in The Nature of the Gods The idea of eternity fascinates not merely the world's top scientists and moreover members of the general population, such as Twilight enthusiasts. Longevity was among the subjects covered in the discussion on the reality of the deities in Cicero's on The Nature of the Gods . Participants in the discussion offered their opinions on whether or not deities existence and then supported respective positions by giving reasons for what they believe and how. Members out of each philosophical school participated in the discussion. One of the justifications given in Book I for why deities remain is longevity. All through chapter, it served as a notion that was both endorsed and disputed. Cicero, the philosopher and a protagonist, served as an impartial perspective throughout the conversation because he only was interested in hearing and ascertain the reality of the situation. In the conclusion of Book III, Cicero affirms that he thinks Balbus' standpoint the austere perspective on the doctrine of the gods is the one that is nearest to the reality. In Balbus's defense of the concept of longevity, he leads the audience to assume that the eternal life of deities is a part of Stoic philosophy. So, it is safe to deduce that Cicero too trusts in reincarnation. In light of this, the question is: Is it genuinely conceivable for there to be eternal life? In my opinion, as well as a biological viewpoint, the concept of particles can be used to potentially prove that eternity occurs. By presenting the principles of particles and the laws that govern existence, it's possible to employ particles to refute the origin of the universe. On the alternative hand, particles may additionally be employed to treat patients. The element of eternity can be employed philosophically to support the claim that eternity is feasible. Firstly, those existence relies upon particles. The entirety of the universe is made of them, even the simplest things like germs and the most complex things like people. According to astronomy, the big bang is where particles were formed. Yet in theology, all was made by the deities. Again for purposes of this hypothesis, we can thus say that atoms started with the deities because they were the great explosion, which generated all existence. In Book I, Cotta argues that although particles didn't constantly present and won't constantly arise, deities constructed of them are unable to exist. Thus, “gods haven't constantly existed and won't remain indefinitely” (Walsh, 30). My response is that, according to the Law of Conservation of Mass, particles are neither generated nor annihilated. If that's the scenario, how is it possibly conceivable that electrons may create far too many objects so drastically dissimilar from one another? Thus, it appears that particles cannot be formed or annihilated. Properties can, nevertheless, be altered. Who has the authority to indicate that there aren't any undiscovered particles the molecules that might also possibly make comprised the gods in the limitless variety of atoms and arrangements that exist? These are defined as having "developed a semi" in The Nature of the Gods (Walsh,

21) they exhibit characteristics that seem to be similar to those of ordinary folks, yet these characteristics are much more supernatural and might not absolutely be identical. According to this worldview, deities could be created from undiscovered particles that don't decay the way normal human body parts function. Hence, some who possess atomic developed a semi may be able to live forever. Particles always have persisted, especially if they're just ordinary ones, therefore perhaps the deities have only recently discovered a mechanism to prevent the electrons from shifting and forming numerous capacities that lead to death. Secondly, as was already noted, particles are capable of producing an unlimited range of forms, structures, and interactions. Structure generates purpose, and every variation results in a unique connection, response, and vital functions. Because of this, there's a wide range of different animals and things. It is discussed by Vellei when he discusses “how particles can alter their forms and form new interconnections indefinitely” (Walsh, 24). Blood cells, which are formed of electrons, naturally ease pain. In average, healing from injuries is a lengthy process. What if, though, particles actually had the power to streamline the process by reorganizing themself in specific manner? An configuration of atomic particles can hasten the healing process from the a trauma similarly to how treatment hastens recuperation following an illness. The deities could have immaculate epidermis, without diseases, and ultimate immortality if the developed a semi were more sophisticated and easily modifiable. Individuals pass away as they are not made up from identical substances at the microscopic resolution, which causes our constituents to decay, age, and pass away. Eternity is possible if gods' particles have the capacity to modify and mend themselves perpetually. Lastly but not least, chronology is a subjective term which might be altered for personal gain. It refers to something that exists in an eternal and everlasting state. Eternity will continue to pass both when a person passed away and since they were conceived. Individuals migrated along it due to it being a path in spacetime. Many think it's possible to change history by simply crinkling a rope that connects any two points in time and stepping into a varying times. The Nature of the Gods makes use of this exact idea, although you can only glimpse into a particular age there rather than genuinely experiencing it for yourself. For instance, Balbus frequently brings up the concept of time as an instance of predictions and omniscience. The dictates of the deities is “what causes these predictions and foresight to be delivered” (Walsh, 57). By taking advantage of their unique abilities, they enable individuals to anticipate what is to come. Why ought the deities be allowed to remain forever if ordinary folk can traverse periods of time to gaze upon one another? Demons distort time to reveal the destiny to people. Thus, they ought to be capable of altering the course of history so that they might continue living. The deities control the course of human history, therefore it's possible that they really don't possess their own timelines. In that case, they are truly eternal, although if that's the case, their timelines may indeed be entirely scrunched up, allowing them to dwell at all during the course of time. Hence, if regular humans had the ability to bend there own own chronology, longevity for average folks might also be a possibility.

To summarize, the premise of eternity in The Nature of the Gods is tenable when viewed through a scientific as well as philosophical perspective. It seems clear that just by endorsing Stoic literature, Cicero was tacitly endorsing the notion of eternity. Home safely then, the suggestion of eternal life was widely accepted even though individuals who've been purely religious and had no concern about ideology would have to believe that the deity were superhuman beings who already had absolute control over all facets of daily life. Although time can indeed be altered, particles cannot be generated or destroyed, and they may take on a wide range of forms, physics and the notion of time are both important instruments in demonstrating the reality of eternity. As long as researchers are looking for a substance that will possibly bestow eternity or be a universal treatment for all diseases, the idea of eternity will endure to confound many people's thoughts. Although those two concepts are quite comparable, that is a topic for a distinct debate.

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Works Cited Walsh, P.G., ed., Cicero: The Nature of the Gods. Oxford, 2008

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