Shalom y'all,

Here is a riddle for y'all to puzzle out.

I am the spark of a forest fire.
I make weapons of war, and instruments of peace.
I had a part in creating the largest empire on earth.
I am responsible for the greatest happiness,
I am responsible for the greatest sorrows.
I am the welcome visitor,
I am the unwelcome guest,
Everyone is happy to see me go.
I am one of the most valuable wonders of the world created by YAHWEH.
I am loved and desired by many,
I am also hated, and despised by many.
People have killed and fought each other because of me.
When I multiply, people divide,
When I multiply, people grow closer.
Many want me and cannot have me,
Many have me and do not want me,
Some deny me and say I do not exist.
Everyone believes I exist, even if they can't see me.
Some proclaim me with great love, and point to the signs of the times.
Those with ears to hear can see me before my time.
My existence can be proven with microscopes and telescopes as well.
A whiz with numbers, I can make one plus one plus one equal four.
I have been worshipped and I have been used for gain.
I am not the Scriptures or any written word, although much has been written of me in both.

I have hints to post as well, if needed

Have fun,

Shalom,
Brian