Why does Science and Religion have to be separated here? Even if a God did it, the present Science remains the same.
And one can still, with or without a creator,within one’s totality, stand in awe of it.
WHY can also be uttered within its totality. The answer to that is found within each Self’s core.
Oh, I think that within your core, turtle, there is a answer or response - as Irrelleus said…wonder and awe are an answer.
A response does not only come from the mouth. Most “real” responses come automatically, almost without one’s own volition, when it comes to responses at our core.
Unless we’re really self-aware, we may not even be aware of them.
You already know the answer. The path is living by the Golden Rule. It addresses both your well-being and that of others. It’s not easy to follow in a sick society; but it is the only way beyond that.
So, turtle, in response to Ierrellus’ Are not wonder and awe at Nature some sort of answer? It just may not be answer enough.
You wrote:
So, not to assume, the point you’re trying to make is that you do experience awe and wonder - in other words, you do respond at your core. Is that true?