Zinc Flash and The Imputation of a Soul Part 1

Introduction

Genesis 1:27-28 states that God created man in His image: “In the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'” God’s instruction to be fruitful and multiply concludes the creation narrative, which showcases His miraculous work of Ex Nihilo creation—creation from absolute nonexistence, as Aristotle aptly described as “what rocks dream about.” The term Ex Nihilo applies exclusively to God’s divine capability. This paper will explore the concept of unique creation (UC), particularly regarding the soul. The intent is to draw analogies to Ex Nihilo creation while affirming that it remains the sole domain of God. UC, by contrast, reflects humanity’s participation in a sacred act of bringing forth new life, guided and blessed by God’s oversight.

Interestingly, before God grants humanity dominion over the earth, He first instructs them to “be fruitful and multiply,” emphasizing their dependence on divine blessing for growth and stewardship. However, in its fallen state, humanity often strives for godhood, seeking to reshape material reality according to its own will without deference, fear, or acknowledgment of the Creator. Examples of this ambition abound in history: the Tower of Babel, where humanity sought to “make a name for themselves” apart from God; the conquests of Alexander the Great, which aimed to create a unified world under one man’s rule; and the ideologies of the Roman Caesars and the Third Reich, which sought to impose their will on the world through absolute power. In modern times, this ambition is seen in technological pursuits such as artificial intelligence and mind-uploading, where humanity seeks to transcend physical limitations, mimicking divine attributes of omniscience and immortality.

The primary argument of the pro-choice movement is that the embryo or fetus is not yet human, with some even describing it as a “parasite.” However, this description is incorrect, as a developing child is in its natural and intended place, whereas a parasite is a foreign invader. The crux of the pro-choice argument rests on the claim that the embryo is not yet human. My counterargument—and the purpose of this paper—is to show that it is human from the moment of conception, representing a UC event. When a baby is conceived, it inherits physical and genetic traits from both parents and the foundation for its personality. While nurture plays a role in shaping personality, certain innate traits suggest that individuality begins at conception. Furthermore, at the unity of sperm and egg, there is physical unification and the creation of the soul, a process overseen by God. This divine involvement marks the spark of life and the beginning of a new, unique physical and spiritual being.