I just explain to people that the world we live in is really very much like “The Matrix” or an incredibly detailed video game and perception really IS reality. All matter is basically “coagulated energy”.
I like to press my hands together and explain to people that they are not touching, but the forces are repelling much like two magnets repel. But we’ve lived with the phenomenon our whole lives and our PERCEPTION is that our hands are touching - and for all practical purposes they ARE touching, except they are not.
And everything that appears solid is mostly empty space, just like a galaxy.
But eternity (with God) is the “real” world. That is why it says in the bible that now we see as through a glass darkly, but then face to face. Just as Model T’s were AMAZING when they were introdiced, and now are quaint relics, in the afterlife, that is how we will view this semi-existence.
Excellent thread! Thanks!
Actually sent this post to my daughters along with some of the cat pictures to make them pay attention!