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Hi Alex,
The level of abstraction I am talking about in relation to a perceived ultimate nature of existence itself may be beyond the inherent limitations of science as we understand it, to exclusively explain. One can study that which falls within the domain of science such as studying stars, planets, etc, while also recognizing that different questions exist at a different level of abstraction which may fall outside of what the scientific method in itself can be applied to.
Again, I would like to make a clear distinction between dogmatic religion and being open minded to the possibility of a spiritual connection, a distinction made and enjoyed by many historical scientists, Einstein included.
In regards to the soul, we are going to have to just agree to disagree here.
I used to be an exclusive hardcore materialist until certain events happened in my life which opened my mind to the concept of consciousness continuing to exist following bodily death, via an alternate mechanism.
I understand and accept that I cannot *prove* such events, any more than you can *prove* to me right now in scientific terms that you love X person. Thus I come back to such things being outside the domain of what can be achieved with science, which itself is a Human endeavor with a strict set of parameters.
Cheers,
Mark
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