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JP Moreland has written at length on this topic (see his book "The Soul" and many interviews/talks he's done).

In short, he distinguishes between the brain and the mind (consciousness, memories, etc). While the brain may be required for an embodied creature to use their mind, they are not the same thing.

I think we agree, but I think you misinterpreted what I said. "Mystical experiences" isn't the problem. It's that the things commonly described in "near death experiences" are overtly contradictory with Judeo-Christian teaching about the afterlife.

It's worth pointing out that the notion of "near death experiences" is not Biblical.

These are modern, Western fantasies superimposed on Christianity.

Say what you want about the tax bill on net, the elimination of the SALT deduction is very good for the country.

There is zero reason for the Feds to subsidize and distort incentivize to encourage states to increase their tax burdens. SALT has always been one of the most corrupt tax breaks (mortgage interest being another).

Oh. The answer here is actually straightforward.

It's because the tax bill needed to pass through reconciliation (which has special rules related to the deficit). Generating artificial savings on paper allowed the GOP to increase the size of the tax cut on paper.

From a technical perspective sure. From a statistical perspective, the point is a distraction.

Fathers can't be involved if they aren't around.

Single motherhood rate in 1950: 5%

Single motherhood rate in 2010: 41%

"not an option for most Americans"

OK.