The Eye of God

by Aeternus Costin

Aeternus Costin, a self-taught philosopher, finds enlightenment at the crossroads of science, technology, and deep metaphysical inquiries. Beginning with an epiphany during a casual summer day in 2019, Aeternus’ intellectual voyage spans across centuries of philosophical thought, from Plato to Einstein. This book stands as both a challenge to conventional religious dogma and a fervent call to reconcile logic with spiritual beliefs. By tenaciously arguing for the existence of God using logic and science, it aims to free humanity from antiquated religious ideologies while bridging the chasm between rationality and transcendence. Dive into a transformative exploration that not only seeks universal truths but also hopes to inspire readers to reflect upon reality and their role within it. Join in on a pursuit of knowledge, reason, and an unwavering quest for truth.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2024

Reviews

[Aaron McKinney]

1/10 - DNF @50%

This is just plain silliness told in a way to try and make it sound profound. I give the central thesis here, that Gravity IS God, the same credibility that I give "The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything is 42". Both claims have the same amount of logical backing.

The argument for this is made by cherry picking the definition of God in such a way that excludes most of what people think when they hear the word "God". The definition of God used also makes "God" out to be something that is in no way worthy of worship, and thus is my opinion, not worthy of being called "God".

This book promised to use science to prove the existence of God, however in the portion that I have read I really only came to two conclusions
1. My Atheistic beliefs have not been changed.
2. Things make more sense when you consider that the author's philosophical background is from listening to podcasts.

[Matt McAvoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a person who lost his faith at a young age, Aeternus Costin could have decided to remain happy in atheism; the fact that he did not, I think, is actually credit to his character; rather than simply admitting that there is no God, he set out to do quite the opposite – and prove that there is… in a way. It also suggests to me, and I do hope he does not pull me up on this fact, that Aeternus was actually rather more agnostic than he may care to admit. In fairness to him, the epiphany he had which set him on this path happened quite by chance, in an unexpected moment, but became one of those moments you simply must follow up. To summarize his revelation, and the premise of this book, it is that God is Gravity – no more or less. Unlike God in the respect that many of us assume Him to be, gravity is provable with empirical and scientific evidence. Aeternus then goes on to provide this evidence and correlate it to all we believe God to be – and he leaves no stone unturned, from a philosophical, scientific and transcendental point of view.

Before dismissing out of hand the message in this book – and the author is sure that he will receive some quite aggressive resistance, due in no small part to his assertion that God as we “know” Him is a human construct, based on our own traits, and even with cynical motives for some – just bear in mind that I consider myself to be an outright atheist who has never had any religious inclination whatsoever, yet even I found myself leaning toward considering his theory. Of course, as far as I am concerned, “God” is just the word of choice Aeternus employs to label what he considers to be the overall force responsible for the universe and all in it. It is a compelling argument; gravity exists outside of the universe and precedes it; indeed, it is the very basis of the universe’s creation and will certainly be the cause of its end. He also suggests that gravity has no other scientific explanation – in that respect, I suppose there are many who would disagree, and I am sure he is not in possession of all the information there is to have. What he does have, though, is extensive research and a holistic approach to his study, from all schools of science and humanities. It is a tremendously ambitious, brave and exceptionally hard-worked project. It is also articulated excellently, in simple thematic chapters, by a very, very good writer. Aeternus presents all sides of his argument, though I did feel perhaps he was a little too disdainful of atheists; he is absolutely convinced of his argument – and in fairness I can see where he is coming from. That said, I’m not about to start calling gravity “God”, or copying the author’s tendency to refer to gravity in the upper case. What it will do, though, is get you thinking, which is exactly what a book of this nature should aspire to – and it is a huge recommendation from me, particularly for actively-searching agnostics. I wasn’t looking for the answers purportedly in this book, but I came away from it as thoughtful as I’m sure Aeternus wants us to be.

[Book Reviewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

In The Eye of God, Aeternus Costin embarks on a compelling exploration that encourages readers to reconsider their understanding of reality. Bridging the gap between science and religion, Costin draws on his religious upbringing and later agnostic beliefs to present a well-rounded argument on the existence of God through the lenses of science, technology, and philosophy.

Using logical reasoning and examination of historical texts, Costin proposes a thought-provoking idea: gravity, a fundamental force in our universe, is a manifestation of a transcendent force that he identifies as God. This perspective not only challenges traditional views but also aligns the concept of God with our evolving understanding of the cosmos. Costin’s narrative suggests that "religions evolve alongside humans, adapting to meet our changing needs and perspectives." This fluidity of belief systems is a central theme, though I feel his critique of traditional religious narratives as "stories and myths" may be somewhat contentious for those who value religious heritage.

The book delves into potentially controversial territories, especially with Costin’s portrayal of gravity as a divine principle. While innovative, I believe his argument may leave some readers seeking a more robust defense against potential criticisms of simplifying God to a natural phenomenon. Nevertheless, Costin's emphasis on scientific integrity is laudable. His personal journey from faith to skepticism adds depth to his arguments, enriching the narrative with a personal touch that emphasizes the importance of truth and scientific inquiry.

The Eye of God does not claim to have all the answers but rather serves as an invitation for readers to reevaluate their perceptions of the divine against the backdrop of scientific progression.

[JCJBergman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Firstly, a thank you is in order to the author for sending me this book to read.

The Eye of God begins as an autobiographical piece, then provides brief journey of philosophy and science - eventually arguing that God is Gravity - that gravity carries the necessary properties that constitute God's essence. In short, I was not convinced of this hypothesis.

Briefly, there are certain presumptions about the nature of gravity that are posited too flippantly without concrete scientific evidence to support the notion. The author claims gravity is responsible for creating the universe, but that simply is not verified. The author claims gravity has "transcendent" attributes, but the question of how gravity, if transcendent, interacts with the world while simultaneously being physical grounded, remains unanswered. Think of Descartes' substance dualism where he famously could not solve the "interaction" problem; i.e., how the immaterial mind interacts with the physical body.

Without the scientific evidence to support these charitable claims about the nature of gravity, Aeternus' argument does not get off of the ground.

Otherwise, the book has an accessible prose and is engaging to read.

[R.Z. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not sure why this book is called the Eye of God, but the premise is very interesting and worth considering. Author Costin, after much research and contemplation, declares that the only force that is both transcendent (outside) the universe, and inside the universe is gravity, and that what humans call God is actually gravity: It was here before the creation of the universe, instrumental in causing the creation, and has none of the characteristics that humans attribute to God such as love, wrath, caring, or even consciousness. There is no afterlife. When we die, that's it.
Costin recognizes that this theory will upset and/or anger many people. He doesn't offer a theory of why life itself was made possible, or how consciousness came into being. I guess we'll have to figure that one out ourselves.

[Vicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting theory that God is Gravity with all it's justification.
I wanted to learn more about the author, but seems it is either AI or a nom the plume. Either way, I couldn't find much except that the book is self-publish.

[Bobbie Tidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought provoking philosophy from a self taught first time author.

[Wayne Woodman · Rating 2 out of 5]

He builds a good case for his argument that God is Gravity and not the God of religions but he tends to talk down to the reader and write in simplistic language.