If he suspends the glass above the flame, the brew will sizzle until one chemical interacts with another. The concoction will sizzle every time. Molecules colliding with increased energy, their behavior ruled by the laws of physics. Ruled by the laws of physics. The future, present, and past of every material object is subject to the laws of physics. The orbit of every celestial body, the fall of every drop of rain. His own body a collection of molecules. His desire a cauldron of hormones whose chemistry has just been scientifically documented. His brain a case of matter, blood, and bone.
But he feels direct experience of his own soul, his spirit. He cannot accept that as an aggregate of flesh, a clump of matter, that his future, past, and present are already determined by the laws of physics. He cannot crush out the intuition that he makes choices, influences the world with his mind and spirit. He cannot crush out his belief in God.
Wow, that is deep. Very well said. Are you writing about yourself?
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