Desiring God · Why Your Mind Cannot Die

1. 1. Nobel laureate Francis Crick theorized human identity and free will are merely nerve cell behavior.
2. 2. The Bible asserts that human consciousness is non-material, surviving physical death through resurrection.
3. 3. A profound mystery exists in how non-material consciousness interacts with our physical brains and bodies.
4. 4. C.S. Lewis's 'transposition' suggests consciousness is a richer reality expressed through limited brain mechanisms.
5. 5. This mind-body distinction yields three crucial implications for Christians, including body care and judgment.