Tag: Soul
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Open the Jar
It’s Independence Day. I sit on a patio with a drink in my hand. Dusk sets in, and the breeze from it feels coolish on my body, still sticky from the heat of the afternoon. My niece runs over, breathless, grasping a small object. She pushes a mason jar into my hand. “Will you take ... -
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Joyful Laughter
Everyone was laughing, Everyone was dancing under the midnight sky, It was a joyous night, Filled with hope and love, The world we are in; is now our peaceful place, Filled with laughter and joy, We can dance the night away, We can fill our souls with this joyful laughter… -
Music: More Than Background Noise
It is around us everywhere we go. Part of our active lives not only includes music, but it also seems that it is threaded into our existence. The first thing I do after getting into my car is turning on the radio. No thought goes into this action, it has become tethered to my daily ... -
Unpacking the Soul Problem: Panpsychism-The Jedi Philosophy Part 1
In my last article, What Is Consciousness, I talked a bit about the two major opposing views as far as consciousness and the soul are concerned. Just to recap, the materialists (or physicalists) believe that consciousness is nothing more than a byproduct of neurology. It’s simply a neurological function science and technology haven’t been able ... -
Unpacking the Soul Problem: What is Consciousness?
Right now, inside of your head, you are experiencing an inner movie. This movie is simply amazing. There’s 3D imaging, surround sound, and a plethora of special effects. Through these effects, you are able to hear and see the world around you. You’re also able to sense it—the scent of a summer rain, the taste ... -
The Soul Question: Does the Soul Exist?
The theory of individual bodies containing a separate entity that survives death has been the main topic of ancient and modern philosophers for millions of years. Although this topic has been debated for many years, no one really knows if the soul does or does not exist. However, there are philosophers that have argued that ...