Reason and soul
Reason and soul
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18th century was the time when rational thought has entered into the world, bringing both good and bad. With the passing of time and increasing of knowledge, and technical innovations made by rational thinking, people became increasingly separated – and this process continues today – in pure rationalists – that reject the idea of soul as a reality – and believers – those that have based their conscience on faith in God, in…a god. Obviously, we all know how people are: in both sides there are different degrees of individual expressions, reaching up to fanaticism, available both for rationalists, that call themselves atheists, and the faithful. But on whose side is the truth ? An exemple must be issued:
We all know that almost every mother sacrifices her life if necessary, for her child, and this case is not unique, because there are many examples of personal sacrifices in favor of a loved one. But as well, we know that in every man’s genetic code, a self-preservation instinct is written, a behaviour that ensures the survival of the organism, creating discomfort so that the organism is inclined to stop the pain. Therefore we have two tangible realities: self-sacrifice for the loved ones, and the self-preservation instinct. These two human events are antagonistic, i.e. in opposition, though they are present.
If science tells us that in every man’s genetic code a self-preservation instinct is written, which causes the organism to seek safety, then how can a mother be able to sacrifice her life for her beloved child, if necessary, or how was it possible for so many times in history, that so many thinkers had to offer their lives for their ideas, or for their loved ones ? Normally, self-preservation instinct would of stopped the slaughter, but this did not happen.
Therefore, human reason is not sufficient explanation.
