The International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) has given prosecutors permission to use a previously recorded statement from a witness in the murder and crimes against humanity trial of Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (F.P.R.R.D.). In a ruling released on Oct. 2, Trial Chamber III agreed to the prosecution’s request to submit the written testimony of a…
The Grand Architect
Since childhood, I have always been captivated by the endless mysteries of the night sky.
Whether I was alone or surrounded by loved ones, my fascination with the stars never faded, especially when their glow danced in the eyes of someone dear to me.
In those brief moments, with my feet rooted in the earth and blades of grass brushing my skin, I felt wonderfully small. The vast sky stretched above me like a comforting blanket, wrapping my world in gentle awe each time I gazed upward.
The view was breathtaking, always reminding me of my own smallness beneath the shimmering lights that seemed forever out of reach.
As a child, I shared my secrets and wishes with the stars, but as I grew older, I realized the cosmos offered more than just comfort.
Their complexity sparked my curiosity. And soon, my questions expanded from the stars to the mysteries of distant worlds and the wonders beyond our atmosphere.
Science classes could explain the mechanics of the universe, but the sense of wonder was mine to hold and something I had to chase on my own.
As I explored everything from distant galaxies to the tiniest living cells and the intricate layers of our planet, the universe never stopped amazing me and leaving me in absolute awe.
Every time I delved deeper into how the human body sustains life or how our DNA holds a vast three-billion-letter code, I could not help but conclude that such wonders must have an origin. Someone had to have initiated it all.
Although some argue that science leaves no room for God, I see quite the opposite. From the intricate workings of an ant colony to the vastness of the cosmos, I find beauty, complexity, and order everywhere.
To me, these are visible signs that a higher being not only created everything but shaped it with exquisite care and artistry.
So the next time I stand beneath the night sky, I will not only marvel at the stars’ brilliance but also remember that their intricacy is the work of a Grand Architect.
