Of course, there are exceptions to every rule…
There is no such thing as a total vacuum as consciousness exists everywhere.
Time is not just a function of the speed of light. Time is a function of the frequency of consciousness divided by the speed of light. As consciousness increases in frequency time decreases.
Perception of reality is a function of the frequency of consciousness observing it.
This is the missing component of Einstein’s theory of relativity as he belonged to the “Flat Consciousness Society.”
Consciousness can’t reach these high frequencies unless it combines in it’s dual aspects to form a standing wave. This is where Love is important as it is the glue that holds consciousness together so it can reach higher frequencies without vibrating like a car tire out of balance at high speeds.
Religion(s) are merely theories and philosophies of the anatomy & physiology of human consciousness and how it interacts with its environment. They have much truth in them.
Light is an intrinsic characteristic of higher levels of consciousness. When I go deep in meditation, no matter the level or frequency of consciousness I am at, I always perceive the levels above me as Light.
I’ve observed that Niels Bohr’s discovery of the orbitals of electrons and how electrons yield photons when moving to a lower level is also true of consciousness. The higher I go, the brighter the Light I perceive.
Of course, there are exceptions to every rule…