Nothing, or non-existence, is that which doesn't exist. It is not a metaphysical entity. It doesn't exist. It has no identity. It is not an object.

Non-existence is a concept that is meaningless by itself. It isn't something. It is a relational concept, gaining meaning only in comparison to another concept. Non-existence gains meaning only in comparison to existence. It is the denial of existence. The concept "nothing" is a denial of the existence of a particular entity. Both "non-existence" and "nothing" are denials of concepts, which must be accepted and understood in order to give meaning to "non-existence" or "nothing".

The important point is that "nothing" is just that: nothing. It doesn't exist. It has no identity. It's not a vacuum. It's not dark. It's not cold. It has no characteristics. As a tool of cognition, it can be useful, but doesn't exist.

Importance of Philosophy, "Nothing."

NOTHING IS NOT EVERYTHING

The above Encyclopedia defines the term "Nothing." thoroughly and leaves no doubt. Nothing is nothing and gives rise to nothing--except for atheists. They, to the puzzlement of rational thinkers see "Nothing" as having the ability to issue forth "Everything." Their rebellious minds are so desperate to get rid of God that they are willing to accept the most illogical, absurd, and insane concept that humans can ever conceive of. Their pet responses are the following:

1. If you believe in God, who made Him?

2. If you believe in God, which God?

SENSIBLE RESPONSES

1. Nothing comes from nothing. This is the most solid truth there is. Even if atheists appeal to quantum mechanics, it too begins with "Oscillations in the quanta" --thus with "something." If there is an "origin," then we can safely retrogress into eternity and an Eternal Mind who is able to bring forth energy that can manifest itself in malleable and flexible building blocks, subject to exquisite laws, that can combine in a multitude of stunning shapes and forms, and finally to the inexhaustible human mind. "Nothing" mind does not make. Yet to atheists it does.

2. Retort number two is usually added as a way of circumventing the issue. This is a totally different question which should be answered after the first question gets answered. If God or a Creator exists, then we may proceed to explore the nature of this Being. But this is a different area, not to be confused with the first.