God Does Not Play Dice

Dear brothers and sisters,

I studied philosophy in the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Pontifical Bolivarian University) in Medellín, Colombia. During my time at this university, I had the opportunity to attend different philosophical-theological congresses. One of them, that really helped me not only in my studies but also in the way I now see the cosmos and my relationship with God, was on September 20, 1999. The title for this congress was, God does not play dice. This phrase is from Albert Einstein. One of the conclusions of this congress was that in the disorder of the universe (disorder given by the explosion of the Big-Bang), a perfect order exists. God created the universe perfect. One example of this perfection is the world in which we are living. There is perfect mathematical language in life of all beings in the cosmos.

Now, this conclusion is also given by the sacred author in the book of Genesis when God created the world, “God saw that it was good” (Gen. 1:10). God created the entire universe perfect; hence, life is perfect. The Roman Catholic Church believes and teaches that life is a sacred gift given by God; therefore, we need to protect it always from the moment of conception of a human being until his/her death. All human beings are created in God’s image (cf. Gen 1:27).

We see how people are destroying themselves with different wars that often do not make any sense. In addition, people are using drugs and alcohol to escape from their problems, and even some have asked for euthanasia or committed suicide. This is very sad, because we are missing the main point of human history. We are precious before God’s eyes. We are His highest creation. God wants all of us to be happy. This is what Jesus is saying to us in the beatitudes (cf. Matthew 5:1-12).

His Excellency, Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, is inviting us, as Catholic Christians, to defend life and to be against everything that goes against life. Therefore, Bishop Matano and Bishops of New York State raise their voices against Governor Hochul’s Assisted Suicide Bill. Bishop Matano is inviting us to raise our voices as well, so Governor Hochul will stop Physician-Assisted Suicide in New York. This is not politics. This is a call to defend the most beautiful gift that God has given us – LIFE! You can read the statement of Bishop Matano or there are some copies on the Welcome Desk, so you can read it. In addition, you can find a letter directed to Governor Hochul. Let us inform ourselves about this, and express our support to defend life, which is the most perfect and precious gift given by God.

Let us take note, God does not play dice.

Remember, the parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!

God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!

Fr. Jorge Ramirez