An Aspie's Perspective on the 4th Dimension

Lately, I have been enthralled to learn about fourth dimensional thinking. In discussing and researching around the web, I have discovered two main theories for what the fourth dimension is. One theory is that it is our concept of time. The other is that it is the spiritual realm.

First and foremost I keep my Lord Jesus as a cornerstone of my faith. I understand that this world is heavily influenced by evil spirits that are trying to reeducate us and turn us from the true faith. That is why I give this mode of thinking a serious once over.

The terminologies used in this field are man-made. No one, I repeat, no one on this earth has a clear cut idea on how dimensions really work. Only God has that sort of perspective and we are so far from that perspective its not even funny. So take this discussion with a grain of salt and study personally if you are so inclined.

What my goal here is to try to explain the fourth dimension from a point of view that has God as the creator of all things. Due to the scientific background of such information, some explanations of the fourth dimension can leave God out for a more Darwinian approach. This approach is actually one of two ways the fourth dimension can be explained.

Before getting into that, let us build up from the most simple forms of dimensional points-of-view or POV.

First there is zero dimension. Which basically is a point. Imagine a dot on a piece of paper. There is either a dot or no dot. If the dot was a being, then the being would either exist or not exist.

Next we have the first dimension. This is basically a flat line. Imagine a line on a paper. It could be of any size as long as it is a line. If it were a being, its perspective would only be able to see zero dimensional objects because it's POV is stuck to its plane of view which is along its line. If something were to pass through its POV, then it would only see different color dots or nothing.

Up next is two dimensions. Two dimensions give us more detail as to what a line is because now we can see the line as a flat picture like a square or circle. You could even create a complicated drawing on a flat surface but look at that drawing from the side of the paper and it virtually disappears because its only two dimensions. From the perspective of the two dimensional figure, it would only see the other objects on the paper with it which look like varying sizes of lines surrounding it. It would see in a one dimensional fashion.

Just a note. The explanations I give as to how dimensions work is taken from things that are familiar to us, because in reality, God designed humans to live and experience within our own dimension. We can interact to a certain degree with other dimensions but it is very limited. Speaking of which....

Now comes the 3rd dimension. We should be very familiar with this, because this is our home. The 3rd dimension un-tethers the two dimensional plane restrictions. Movement can happen in every direction such as up, down, left, right, in, out, back, and forward. If you were to take it further, it is a dimension of choices. The very design of this dimension is the playground for God's creations from the planets, the sun, to every molecule in your body. All of the laws of physics reside here. Interestingly enough, we as three dimensional beings, only see in two dimensions although living in a three dimensional world. This is why we cannot see the back of someone when looking at their front. How do we know we are in a three dimensional world? Well God designed our senses, even our eyes (he gave us two), to perceive the dimension we live in with accuracy. We can experience with joy the way all his creation feels, sounds, smells like, tastes like. Life happens here.

We create three dimensional objects like cars and buildings from two dimensional drawings and plans. We imagine in three dimensions but create from a two dimensional starting point. We even get computers to create realistic scenes and even people in a computer generated 3D model. The code behind them is advanced two dimensional algorithms. We have advanced even to the point of inserting ourselves into the very games we create with movement recognizing interfaces. Its only a simulation though. An important note about this is that, out of all the advanced two dimensional objects created, the best would be those leading to artificial intelligence, because it mimics our three dimensional world closely and may allow us to slip into our own creations as well.

The fourth dimension will follow the same basic principles as the last three (1-3). It can peer into the third. It has knowledge of the inner workings of the third. It can interact with the third. The third dimension cannot see the actual fourth dimension. We can only see a 3D representation of the fourth dimension. Three dimensional beings can sense the fourth dimension's limitations the same as the other dimensions are limited by the dimension above it.

The fourth dimension is two extremes at once. It is more complicated than the third dimension but yet simpler. It is a higher dimension than ours but is as simple as the zero dimension. It presents a choice. The zero dimension is either on or off. I believe the fourth dimension is a more complicated version of this but simply provides a choice.

Some have argued that the fourth dimension is time. I think time is solely a perception of three dimensional beings. We perceive time as the sun going across the sky and creating a day divided by hours. When in reality, we are on a spinning rock, in amongst other spinning rocks, spinning around a sun, in a galaxy, that is flying along side other galaxies, in an unknown universe. Its all material or physical.

The 4th dimension takes the 3rd dimensions principles of up, down, in, and out and combines them. Think about traveling down, at the same time going in, while at the same time going backwards. Yeah, freaked me out too. The other direction is up, while going out, while going forward. So the basic choice is there, its just that the human mind will not readily recognize it due to the extra directional ability.

If we look at the other dimensions and how the next up dimension added to its usefulness or intelligence, we will see that the overall idea is that each successive dimension gets better and more detailed. The 1 dimensional line could be as short as it wanted to be or as long as it wanted to be. The 2 dimensional figure could be as simple as a stick figure or as complicated as a computer program. We as 3 dimensional beings have been given free will to be as rotten as we can be or as loving.

This is where the change happens. As a three dimensional being we can either rest on the material aspect of ourselves or look to a spiritual solution. This is what is so damaging about the Darwinian concept. It damns us to a material, fittest-will-survive mentality. That is only one side of our choice.

The 4th dimension is a spiritual dimension and, I believe, has beings in it. I don't think these beings have bodies like ours. They wouldn't need them. I do think they have consciences that work a particular kind of way. The 3rd dimension mimics that conscience because of their influence on us. It presents itself in our affinity for class and hierarchy or the ability to love unconditionally.

Humans display class and hierarchy in the simplest of ways by desiring to be better at something than somebody else. They also display this in more complicated ways by setting up corporations or political governments. We have had this influence in our life since the day Satan whispered in Eve's ear. "You can be like God". Since then, the 4th dimension has played havoc with human behavior. Our behavior, class, and possibly, DNA within this three dimensional realm determine how fourth dimensional creatures interact with us.

When Jesus died, he provided the other side of the coin. He opened the way for us to gain God's help in this task of making the right decision through unconditional love. We have always had the ability to gain much from showing love to each other. Satan, early on, obscured that by making the act of being-prominent-amongst-your-neighbors more appealing. Humans are easily lied to because the tactics used are fourth dimensional principles we are blind to. We are directed to self improvement when Jesus points out to help others. We are directed to climb the ladder of success when Jesus told us to humble ourselves. Many have the desire to be rich when Jesus tells us that there is no guarantee of life in that path.

The 4th dimension, to me, represents a choice. It is either to rely on finding oneself through attaining the ultimate knowledge or to humble oneself to understanding the true peace that Jesus offers. The hardest thing is that the goals for one or the other are very closely related such as unity, good will, and a moral code. The difference is that one takes you down the path of ruling your neighbor and the other is loving your neighbor.

We have the task of figuring out which path is ultimately better while fending off incorrect information and influences. Its a tough job but thankfully not impossible due to what Jesus did and continues to do for us right now. He stands ready and in place to support the decisions you make on the path of humility, kindness, long-suffering, love, and mercy.

Of course considering dimensions you would obviously begin to think about the other dimensions and if there is some evidence. Well the fourth dimension to me seems to indicate a restarting of some of the basic principles involved in the zero dimension. Would the 5th dimension be similar in principle to the first dimension and the 6th to the second dimension? If so, that would mean that our 3rd dimension would be similar in some principals as the 7th dimension. 7 does hold interesting significance in the bible. We were created in God's image. Makes you think.

Interestingly I looked up Ezekiel 10 where it discusses this object with 4 types of levels. Wheels, Cherubs, an expanse, and throne. Could there be some correlation? I can't say but I find it interesting that the Cherubs move these wheels in only a linear fashion and the expanse above their heads is flat. Could that relate to 5th and 6th dimensional objects? I don't know. If this is a three dimensional expression of higher dimensional states, I will have to let you decide.

May God bless your journey.