There Is a God
The Hidden Design of the Universe: From Atoms to Galaxies — and the Mind Behind It All
How the structure of matter, the laws of physics, and the harmony of nature point to an intelligent Creator
(Photo: shutterstock)Every material thing in the universe — from the largest star to the tiniest grain of dust, is made of atoms. Atoms are small, coordinated systems of subatomic particles that work together in perfect order.
Instead of chaos, we find harmony: particles are not scattered randomly but organized into stable atomic systems. Two fundamental forces of nature hold the atom together:
The strong nuclear force binds protons and neutrons tightly within the atom’s nucleus.
The weak nuclear force governs the motion of electrons orbiting around that nucleus.
This raises a profound question: Why does even a single atom exist at all?
The Mystery of Existence
Professor David Weiss, a cancer researcher, once said in an interview: “Science deals only with what exists. But where did it all come from in the first place? To explain not only the creation of the world but also the very existence of this atom, this molecule — existing in order instead of exploding into chaos, I must assume the existence of a great Architect.” (Haaretz, July 26, 1996)
Even the simple fact that matter exists in a stable, ordered form is astonishing. But the complexity deepens.
From Atoms to Molecules: The Creator’s Invisible Glue
If only atoms existed, the universe would still be empty, made up of countless independent particles spinning in space, never touching one another. Where does solid matter come from?
For that, the Creator established another fundamental force: the electromagnetic force, which draws atoms together and forms molecules.
Molecules are atoms bonded through electrical attraction — there are roughly a hundred types of such chemical bonds, represented in the periodic table of elements. Through these bonds arise all known materials: carbon, air, gold, iron, and everything else that forms our world.
From Molecules to Worlds: The Power of Gravity
Even that isn’t enough. If only atoms and molecules existed, there would be no galaxies, stars, or planets — only clouds of floating matter.
To shape the cosmos, the Creator designed another law: gravity — the force of attraction between masses.
The law of gravity was discovered in the 17th century by Isaac Newton, who explained that smaller masses are drawn toward larger ones, caught in their gravitational pull, and revolve around them in space. Gravity is what moves the planets and stars, keeping them in precise, clock-like orbits.
Newton drew the obvious conclusion from his discoveries: the universe was designed by God.
The Great Scientists Who Saw God in Nature
Nearly all the pioneers of physical science saw the order in nature as evidence of divine intelligence:
Galileo Galilei (1564–1642): “Nature is a strict expression of the laws of God — uniting the phenomena of heaven and earth, governed by the same principles of motion and acceleration.”
Johannes Kepler (1571–1630): “The universe has a harmonious structure. The stars move in their paths according to an intelligent cosmic order.”
Albert Einstein (1879–1955): “God does not play dice.” In an interview with Time magazine, he explained: “We are like a small child entering a huge library filled with books in many languages. The child knows that someone must have written those books but doesn’t know how. Yet he sees an order behind them — a design.”
The Logic of Design
Nature is clearly designed, and not random. Instead of chaos, the universe operates through a web of precise physical laws that produce atoms, molecules, ecosystems, and intricate cycles — from the water cycle to oxygen and ozone.
This observed intelligence in nature is a scientific fact, and therefore a logical proof of an intelligent Designer. Wisdom cannot exist without a Wise Mind behind it.
Who Sustains the Laws of Nature?
The greatest wonder lies even deeper. What actually drives these invisible “laws of nature”?
Science has shown that the universe follows exact, consistent rules — yet there is no physical reason compelling those laws to continue functioning. Why do gravity, electromagnetism, and atomic forces keep working, even this very moment?
The only rational explanation is that a Divine Will continuously sustains them, moment by moment, as Jewish philosophy teaches: “He renews, in His goodness, the work of Creation each day continually.”
Without this constant divine supervision, nothing would ensure the continued operation of the laws of physics. The universe would collapse back into chaos — just as a computer program would stop running if it ceased to receive power.
Maimonides’ Timeless Principle
The medieval Jewish philosopher Maimonides (Rambam) wrote in Mishneh Torah, Foundations of the Torah (1:1): “The foundation of all foundations and the pillar of wisdom is to know that there exists a First Being… and if it were possible to imagine that He does not exist, nothing else could possibly exist.”
A Universe of Order, Sustained by Mind
From atoms to galaxies, every level of creation reveals not randomness, but intention. The precision of physical laws, the harmony of nature, and the very existence of matter itself — all point to a reality sustained by intelligence, purpose, and ongoing creation.
The universe is not an accident — it is a masterpiece in motion.
