The Absence Of A God (Η Απουσία ενός Θεού)

-From the Meletic Scrolls.

We tend to believe what we are taught from birth, embracing the cultural traditions and religious doctrines that shape our understanding of the world. These inherited beliefs become deeply ingrained within us, offering guidance and a sense of meaning. Religion, in particular, has historically served as a pillar of human civilisation, providing moral structures, spiritual direction and communal belonging. For many people, religion is not merely guidance, it is an obligation, a system of control that binds the soul in an inescapable cycle of submission and worship.

From the moment that we are introduced to religious teachings, we are told that faith requires devotion, and that our ultimate purpose is to serve and honour a higher being that is a god. We are encouraged to relinquish our individual will, to place our trust in divine commandments, and to find solace in the promise of salvation. Yet, in doing so, we exile the ousia, which is our true essence. We detach ourselves from the full realisation of our inner potentiality by surrendering to a deity whose authority is unquestionable. What does it mean for a person to bow before a god, to kneel in submission and accept an existence that demands obedience rather than discovery?

To devote oneself to a god is to accept a master, and in turn, to become an obediant servant. If we are deemed sinners from birth, then what good is found in worshiping a deity that sees us as flawed and impure? Is virtue truly measured by the act of worship, or is it determined by the wisdom of our genuine deeds? The contradiction is evident that a supposedly perfect god has created imperfect beings, only to demand their reverence and subjugation. How can this be reconciled with reason? Is it not more rational to seek truth through thought and understanding rather than blind faith espoused?

Philosophy offers an alternative path. One that does not require worship, dogma or rigid doctrines. In Meleticism, the understanding of (To Ένa) the One, transcends the constraints of religious servitude. To Ena does not impose laws upon us, nor does it demand sacrifice or adoration. The mysteries of existence are not meant to be resolved through mere devotion, but through deep reflection and conscious realisation. The cosmos does not require our prayers, nor does the universal order depend upon our obedience. Instead, what is required is our awareness and the willingness to perceive the interwoven nature of reality and the self.

This revelation is experienced through the process of the Henosis, the unification with To Ena. Unlike religious salvation, which promises eternal reward or punishment, the Henosis is not a condition to be earned through faith. It is the natural culmination of understanding the presence of To Ena in our lives. When we unlock the secrets of our consciousness, we begin to perceive the interconnection of all things. We see the cosmos as it is, not as a divine creation, but as an eternal process of transformation.

The greatest wonder of existence is not found in the notion of a supernatural creator, but in the simplicity of To Ena. From To Ena, all things emerge; from its essence, matter manifests and reality unfolds. There is no divine image that dictates our truth. Our truth is reflected within ourselves. It is like gazing into a still pond and seeing our own face staring back. Life is not a sacred gift bestowed upon us by a god; it is the natural outcome of the universe’s unfolding reality.

Long before the first concept of a deity was imagined, the cosmos existed. The cosmos did not require a creator to set it into motion, nor did it need divine intervention to shape its developed course. The cycles of change have persisted through time, unaffected by the myths of gods and their dominions. If we recognise that the cosmos has always been, then we must also question the necessity of a god. Why would an omnipotent being need worship from mere mortals? Why would such a god establish laws, only to demand unquestioning obedience to them? If our fate is predetermined by divine will, then why is there any need for prayer, judgement or redemption?

A world without a god is not a world without meaning. It is a world where meaning is self-derived, where our actions and choices define our existence. Those people who have questioned the authority of gods throughout history were often branded as heretics, condemned for their defiance. What crime is greater than questioning falsehoods or living in self-imposed ignorance? If we strip away the layers of religious doctrine, what remains is the fundamental question of actual purpose. Does purpose come from servitude, or does it come from the freedom to seek knowledge and truth?

Science, religion and philosophy each attempt to provide answers about the nature of existence. Science offers empirical explanations based on observation and reasoning. Religion provides narratives based on faith and revelation. The philosophy of Meleticism closes the gap by acknowledging the presence of To Ena, not as a deity but as the fundamental reality. This idea did not originate in dogma; instead in the free thought of ancient philosophers, who sought to understand existence through reason rather than foolish superstition.

Meleticism is the culmination of this intellectual tradition, a philosophy that embraces enlightenment through personal discovery. To Ena does not demand our loyalty, nor does it seek to govern our lives. Instead, it invites us to explore our connection to the greater whole, and to live virtuously, not because of divine command, but because it aligns with our true nature. Salvation is not granted by a god; it is achieved through self-awareness, through the practice of wisdom, temperance and introspection.

To submit to a higher authority, particularly one that thrives on fear and obedience, is to deny oneself the full experience of actual existence. We are not meant to live under the weight of sin and moral condemnation. Rather, we are meant to embrace the empowerment of the self, to cultivate the virtues that enrich our character, and to purify our souls through conscious reflection.

To Ena does not enslave us, it liberates us. Unlike a god who demands worship and imposes unattainable standards of righteousness, To Ena is a presence that simply is. It does not require our prayers, nor does it condemn us for our humanity. It is an underlying force that we reach through contemplation and lived experience. Our morality is not dictated by divine edicts, but by our own understanding of ethics and virtue.

It is we who give gods their power. Without belief, they cease to exist. Without followers, they fade into oblivion, relegated to the expressed myths of the past. The concept of a god persists only because we sustain it, clinging to traditions that have long dictated our understanding of the world. If we release ourselves from the need for divine validation, we then uncover a reality far greater than any god could offer.

We do not need a god to distinguish between good and evil. We do not need divine intervention to tell us what is just and unjust. Our introspective minds grant us the ability to discern these fundamental truths. It is through consciousness that we experience the depth of life, and we understand our place within the vastness of existence.

The absence of a god is not a loss, because it is an undeniable revelation. It is the presence of To Ena. It is the realisation that reality does not need to be confined by religious belief. Instead, it can be explored, understood and embraced as it truly is. To awaken to this truth is to free oneself from the shadows of imposed doctrine and step into the boundless light of conscious existence.

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