The Quantum Soul

Life starts with something. In Hebrew and Christian teaching life starts not with the biological but with the soul. 

What do we know about the soul? Is it a spiritual thing? Or could it be a quantum thing? Does it make a difference? What are the implications of the soul being a quantum thing?

If the soul exists in the quantum realm it can be measured and or detected. While current technology may not provide the means to achieve measurement or detection that does not mean it will not eventually do so. 

This leads to another question. If no one is looking for the quantum soul, will it ever be found?

For the purpose of discussion, I propose the Enhanced Human Soul Quantum DNA hypothesis or EHSQD. 
This hypothesis blends quantum mechanics, biology, theology, and several other disciplines. If the Quantum Soul is ever to be discovered, we must start somewhere. To understand EHSQD there are certain elements that require clarification. Perhaps the first thing that needs clarification is the definition of faith.

If we were to survey the average group of people, they would most likely tell us the definition of faith is. "A belief and trust without evidence." However, like words, ideas and concepts change over time. The challenge is to discover whether the definition of the word "faith" has changed since it was discussed in biblical writings. Did, for example, the Saul of Tarsus later known as Paul, use the word faith in the same way we would. The answer is no. You see Paul studied Jewish teachings; in fact, he was a Jewish teacher. That being said he would have understood faith based on the word Emunah which is the Jewish word for faith. To the Jew faith meant faithfulness. However, to capture the true understanding of this we need to consider why. Why would the Jewish person be faithful? The answer to this can be found in their customs. The children were called upon to be faithful due to what God had done in past times. Jewish tradition is all about remembering. However, if God had not done anything in the past there would be nothing to remember. 

This tells us that God had to reveal His presence either by speaking or by doing something. This means there is a presentation of evidence by God to expose His presence and or power. Each celebration in Judaism is a recollection of past events such as Passover, when the angel of death passed over the Jews so none of their firstborn we slain when God took the firstborn of Egypt just prior to the exodus. 

We see in this the basis for faithfulness is the result of God's activity. For the first century Christians this would also be incorporated in their understanding of faith. The Greek word for faith is Pistis. This word at its root meant evidence or proof and conviction. If it were used in a court of law, it would be evidence presented by either side to prove guilt or innocence. Enough proof either way would bring about a verdict, whether that be guilty or innocent produced a conviction of guilt or innocence. 

When Pistis is used regarding God, it would be Divine evidence and conviction. For those who are Christian faith is God providing evidence that produces conviction. Evidence can be accepted or rejected; however, it is still evidence. Our accepting or rejecting evidence does not alter what it is. 

James tells us that faith can be living or dead, it is still faith. What we do with faith determines it state, living or dead it is still evidence. The burden of proof, when it comes to God, is not on us, rather it is God's responsibility to provide the evidence. 

Is God real? Well, it is up to God to prove that He is real. This aligns with other things the bible says: He is the author and finisher of our faith. We, who are Christians need to understand that if the evidence isn't there more evidence should be sought. 

With this understanding of faith, I will, in future post examine the EHSQD hypothesis.