Is There Proof of the Soul?

Posted by David Romanelli
on Mon, Oct 23, 2006, 5:40 pm PDT

“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.” - Mother Theresa

I received a message this weekend that my friend’s boyfriend passed away in his sleep. He was a young guy and something like this leaves loved ones with lots of pain and even more questions. Death happens to everyone and in cases of sudden and surprising loss, we are reminded of the human body’s extreme fragility. Many believe that unlike the body, the soul is immortal and indestructible. “Is there proof of the soul?” is a question that often graces the covers of major news magazines.

One such magazine featured an article discussing how the advent of neuroscience has created a divide between doctors and scientists that believe in “the soul” vs. those that don’t believe. Is there proof of the soul? One faction feels that all there is to be known can be seen and understood thru the machines and gadgets of modern technology. The other faction notes the reality of the soul may be wrapped in the mysteries of quantum physics.

As the article concluded, the Buddhists may have the most truthful perspective. They use the Sanskrit word Anatman to describe the ever-changing quality of life. When we try to put a shape and an identity on life, it proves elusive and slips out of our firmly clasped hand. With much practice, courage, and wisdom, one is able to open the firmly clasped hand and recognize what Emerson said best: “It’s not length of life but depth of life.”

More at: http://health.yahoo.com/experts/yeahdave/4821/is-there-proof-of-the-soul

Personal note: This is from a Buddhist point of view. I believe in a soul. I believe in the Christian worldview of life after death. Our soul is never dying & eternal. It all depends on where we spend our eternity. I know many people don't like to talk about hell. But hell & heaven are spiritual realities that we must someday grapple with. Don't be like the young man mentioned in this article. I don't know whether he is a Christian but if he is then fine. Death comes unexpectedly sometimes. We never know when. I pray all can come to Christ.