NTK:13 Reasons for Belief in More Than a Physical World

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What role do religious scriptures play in the belief of more than a physical world?

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Religious scriptures provide evidence of an afterlife where souls continue to exist beyond the physical body. This concept is central to many faiths, including Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism.

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How do near-death experiences (NDEs) support the belief in a non-physical realm?

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Individuals report encounters with divine beings or visions of an afterlife during NDEs, which they interpret as glimpses into a non-physical reality.

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Which two philosophical arguments supports the idea of a non-physical reality?

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Descartes's argument for dualism claims that the mind and body must be distinct substances, implying the existence of a non-physical mind or consciousness. The cosmological argument also suggests a transcendent creator is required to explain the physical universe.

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How do religious experiences contribute to the belief in more than just the physical world?

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Religious experiences, such as feelings of connection to something greater or moments of spiritual insight, are seen as evidence of a higher spiritual reality beyond the physical realm.

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Which common super natural beliefs support the existence of a non-physical realm?

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Many non-religious people accept the existence of ghosts and past life reincarnation, based on experiences they believe can best be explained by a non-physical realm.