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Can Consciousness Best Be Explained by God's Existence?

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Can Consciousness Best Be Explained by God's Existence?
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RE: Can Consciousness Best Be Explained by God's Existence?
March 30, 2014 at 10:11 am (This post was last modified: March 30, 2014 at 10:12 am by Chas.)
The conclusion that for our consciousness to exist requires a greater sentient being (God) leads to infinite regress. God's consciousness requires a God', God' requires a God'' and so on.

So, no, it's an absurd conclusion.
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RE: Can Consciousness Best Be Explained by God's Existence? - by Chas - March 30, 2014 at 10:11 am

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