Question 58: RELIGIONS BELIEVE IN THE EXISTENCE OF THE SOUL, WHILE SCIENCE EITHER DENIES OR REMAINS SKEPTICAL. HOW SHOULD WE INTERPRET THIS?

Question 58: RELIGIONS BELIEVE IN THE EXISTENCE OF THE SOUL, WHILE SCIENCE EITHER DENIES OR REMAINS SKEPTICAL. HOW SHOULD WE INTERPRET THIS?Answer: Modern science understands that nothing truly disappears; everything merely transforms from one form to another. The physical body, after death, decomposes into other components, and the human soul does not vanish along with the death of the physical body but instead transforms into another state. Similarly, the merit and sin accumulated throughout one’s life do not simply disappear without cause; they must persist in some form.- The physicalbody decomposes after death, turning into waste or fertilizer, which leads to the perception that death leaves nothing of value behind. However, in some rare cases, bodies are either artificiallypreserved or mysteriously remain intact for extended periods, which is fascinating.- The human soulalso transforms into another form, better or worse, depending on the merit and sin accumulated during one’s lifetime.- The merit and sinone creates do not disappear without reason. They become an invisible karmic force stored somewhere, waiting for the right conditions to manifest as corresponding consequences.Upon death, the soul separates from the body. The physical body follows the natural process of organic decomposition, while the soul transforms into another form of existence, which is referred to as the spirit.Today, many high-sensitivity CCTV cameras have captured images of spirits (or ghosts), further proving the existence of spirits after death. The soul (or the spirit) represents theessence of an individual, their true self. Thus, denying the existence of spirits can be perceived as an insult that causes them sorrow and suffering. These spirits may even include our parents, siblings, or loved ones. They can see us, though we cannot see them. They still need love and affection from us, just as they did when they were alive, to alleviate their sadness and loneliness.With the continued advancements of science and technology, there will likely be more discoveries about spirits. Eventually, humans with a sense of conscience will have to acknowledge the existence of spirits after years of skepticism and denial. #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,