Perhaps (continued)

Kath suggested a video in my cbox. I haven't actually watched it yet, but I saw this comment:

"As a study in Physics, and Quantum Physics, I do believe that life after death is possible because according to Einstein's famous formula, "E=mc2", energy and mass are the same thing. Also, energy can't be created nor destroyed. Energy changes forms, and energy remains constant. So, when we die, our energy will not be destroyed. Of course, Energy will be transfered to natural resources, but the energy on us will remain constant because energy is conserved. Therefore, we will go somewhere."

Ok, disregard the fact that this person is trying to relate such a material concept to the vague concept of spirit.

But it poses a very interesting question. Is there life after death?

It is a concept believed and questioned by many, many religions. What strikes me most is that the fact the question is common to all ancient and modern trains of thought.

It is a basic human cognition after the idea of 'existing' that separates us from animals. And it is another basic human desire to be more important than we actually are. It's so despairing to think we just get snuffed out when we die.These are the facts I know for certain. And again, because of the basic hopes we all share, I would love to think that there is something after death.

Since there is so much uncertainty about what actually happens after death, it's acceptable to develop my own ideas. I think it was the Northern Light series that first prompted me to think that perhaps the human soul, like matter itself, is indestructible (actually according to the world the author created, it does disappear, but I made up my own spin-off in development for another fictional 'world' I was creating) . Indestructible in the fact that it simply does just randomly appear and disappear, there is an eventual basic unit. However, like organic matter, it may break down and be reformed. Certain constructions may be stronger-and remain together for longer periods of time, thus forming repeated destinies or histories.

It's funny, because the way I first thought about it was purely for writing purposes. But now I almost believe it in some senses! Now, I only need to flesh out a few details, get lots of money and willing participants for a cult before I've created a new religion. Muhahaha.