J. van Huyssteen - Does Human Consciousness have Special Purpose?

Scientists say our consciousness is the product of our brains, with purposes set by evolutionary fitness. Theologians believe our consciousness reflects the God who created it, with majestic purpose of eternal life. Mystics hold my consciousness is a drop in the ocean of cosmic consciousness, with cycles and return. For sure, consciousness is a test case. Free access to Closer to Truth's library of 5,000 videos: http://bit.ly/376lkKN Watch more interviews on the purpose of consciousness: https://bit.ly/3KvfkSo Support the show with Closer To Truth merchandise: https://bit.ly/3P2ogje J. Wentzel van Huyssteen was Princeton Theological Seminary’s James I. McCord Professor of Theology and Science. Register for free at CTT.com for subscriber-only exclusives: https://bit.ly/3He94Ns Closer To Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers.