From: kimbawlion@aol.com   
      
   Alistair@nothere.com wrote:   
      
   >Sure it does! Why would you think that our consciousness, awareness,   
   >or any part of our non-physical selves survives after the physical   
   >death of our bodies?   
      
   Because it does.   
      
   Because I've talked to people after they've died.   
   Because I've remembered one of my past lives.   
      
   >Simple concept - if awareness and consciousness survived after our   
   >brain died, then people with brain damage (say, to the part of the   
   >brain that allows us to see or hear) would still be able to see or   
   >hear (e.g., that part of the brain is dead, but sensory awareness   
   >continues). Doesn't happen.   
      
   That's because that's a bad analogy based on a poor understanding of the   
   spirit/brain interface.   
      
   >So dammit,   
   >live every day that you have!! Each moment is precious. Every day is   
   >a holiday. Every meal a banquet. Tomorrow is promised to no one.   
      
   Still a good philosophy, no matter what it's based on.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)