I believe it is very likely there is more to consciousness then the current dominant paradigm of our intellectual epoch (Materialism) wants to shove down our throats. That doesn't mean I think there is necessarily some kind of "God", only that consciousness is likely fundamental to reality, as a necessary Observer - or the 'It from Bit" as John Wheeler might quip. So that gives me some hope - in the mystery and often darkness of one's suffering, and of so many others one is forced to witness.
I believe it is very likely there is more to consciousness then the current dominant paradigm of our intellectual epoch (Materialism) wants to shove down our throats. That doesn't mean I think there is necessarily some kind of "God", only that consciousness is likely fundamental to reality, as a necessary Observer - or the 'It from Bit" as John Wheeler might quip. So that gives me some hope - in the mystery and often darkness of one's suffering, and of so many others one is forced to witness.