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What exactly is the soul? 10/29/25(Wed)20:38:02 No.18118157

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What exactly is the soul? Anonymous 10/29/25(Wed)20:38:02 No.18118157 Archived

How is this realted to the body? Is this just a metaphorical way of describing the brain? Explain to me like as if I am an elementary student

Anonymous
10/29/25(Wed)20:39:45 No.18118162

Anonymous 10/29/25(Wed)20:39:45 No.18118162

>>18118157
The simple and correct answer is that it is a term made up by superstitious people.

Anonymous
10/29/25(Wed)20:44:25 No.18118183

Anonymous 10/29/25(Wed)20:44:25 No.18118183

>>18118157
It's not the brain although the soul influences the brain as well as the body
it's not the gut feeling either
The soul is what animates us, it's the spark of life that can only be extinguished by God
I believe in the immortality of the soul and I also believe in God's infinite power
If God wishes so, He can destroy souls as easily as He creates them
I don't believe this happens though, because God is also infinitely good and merciful

Anonymous
10/29/25(Wed)20:47:53 No.18118195

Anonymous 10/29/25(Wed)20:47:53 No.18118195

>>18118162
Do you have an inner monologue?

Anonymous
10/29/25(Wed)20:49:54 No.18118204

Anonymous 10/29/25(Wed)20:49:54 No.18118204

>>18118195
Do you have an inner homunculus?

Anonymous
10/29/25(Wed)20:50:21 No.18118207

Anonymous 10/29/25(Wed)20:50:21 No.18118207

>>18118157
There's not really an agreed upon definition or idea of what a soul is, which is fine because the concept is unnecessary anyway. Though it can still be useful in a poetic sense.

Anonymous
10/29/25(Wed)21:13:15 No.18118275

Anonymous 10/29/25(Wed)21:13:15 No.18118275

>>18118204
I accept your concession

Anonymous
10/29/25(Wed)22:52:47 No.18118621

Anonymous 10/29/25(Wed)22:52:47 No.18118621

>>18118183
Why do you people say made up nonsense so confidently