As long as life remains in the body it is worthwhile. The spirit which animates the body is responsible for life. Having said that, wouldnt that imply that every living being has a spirit embodied with in?
2006-10-29 03:26:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi - I can understand how a mass of flesh could be considered alive by it's ability to do things (eat, breath, move, react, think and such). But how do you assume that there is a spirit involved? I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you but you seem to be making a logic leap here without cause.
What proof do you have for the spirit other than "it seems right"?
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2006-10-29 03:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by Alan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My belief is that yes, every living being has a soul/spirit. But according to the Bible, only a human being has a soul, because he can think and communicate and make decision.
I disagree with that, because we CAN communicate with animals and other living beings.
My dog has dreams all the time, and what are dreams but thoughts?
If I give her two toys to play with, she makes a decision to play with one.
If she has to go outside, she barks. When she's done and ready to come back inside, she barks again. Is that a creature without a thought, understanding or will? I don't think so!
2006-10-29 11:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by smiling_nonstop 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. What you call spirit is actually a complex physical process.
BTW is someone who is in a vegetative state leading a worthwhile life? His brain has stopped functioning but he is still alive.
2006-10-29 11:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by HinduWoman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the "spirit which animates the body" that is responsible for life.
2006-10-29 11:30:45 · answer #4 · answered by Michael 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is a living being?
Do you count virus?
Are you telling me every single bacteria have a soul?
In that case, doesn't it means that each cell shares a soul and we are made of many souls coming together?
Does a soul truly matters? Are you gonna define it in such a way that it is undectable since it has absolutely no impact on our body?
2006-10-29 11:33:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought the heart pumping the blood to the brain and all vital organs is responsible for life.
Man, I've been taught wrongly in school!
2006-10-29 11:33:12 · answer #6 · answered by umwut? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Even the Guinea pigs.
2006-10-29 11:34:47 · answer #7 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Life is just a particularly complex chemical reaction. Anything else is just fantasy.
2006-10-29 11:29:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What, exactly, are you trying to ask? Your question doesn't make a lot of sense.
Are you trying to equate your animation spirit with soul?
If so, then absolutely NO to your question.
If not, then you need to rephrase your question.
2006-10-29 11:34:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. You are absolutely correct.
Well done on your observation.
2006-10-29 13:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by thetaalways 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋