I just watched both segments and read an essay by Shafer. Interesting stuff, gonna have to buy his book right away. ... Just imagine, everything in total is a thought in the mind of God, and the universe IS The Word. Gonna be an interesting read.
I’m looking forward to hearing your take on the book, dear brother in Christ! It sounds fascinating!
The Universe is God. He is conscious and the source of everything - all forms of life, all impulses of love. Our bodies are His sensory “organs.” Our brains are the integrator and transmitter of the sensations and thoughts to Him.
He must take tremendous pleasure in having us all alive to provide ever more “experiences” for Him. He loves us as Himself, because we are all a part of Him.
When we leave this particular form, we go back into Him, the source of all, the Alpha and Omega.
Of course, this leaves all questions of religions aside. This is the realm of pure Eternity and its spirituality we’re discussing.