Part 5: Why can we think? Why is there consciousness?

We think – because God thinks; we have a mind – because God has a mind; our mind makes us able to know God – because God is relational.

How readily do you agree with these statements? When thinking about your own identity do you find them satisfying or do they cause you problems?

With reference to the problems of an aging population, and on the premise that we are more than our brains, Sharon states ‘Even if our brains deteriorate there is still a you that exists’

Discuss how helpful this statement is for those who care for those who suffer from dementia.

Back to All Resources