Started listening to the episode of Tapestry linked below while exercising last night and this priest is really clicking with me on a number of levels. Scouted around and found he'd also appeared on Homebrewed Christianity's podcast a couple times and posts recordings of some of his homilies online so I'm adding those mp3s to my Blackberry's media card so I can hear more. Unfortunately, London Public Library only has one of his books, but it is the latest so I'll read it and decide if I want to lay out for some of them.

What is consciousness? I've heard neuroscientists types describe it as a purely physical function. But every religion seems to believe that it exists beyond the death of the body (heaven, nirvana, etc.). Do you think it part of us or exists separately? Is it "I", or is it more than that.

I know, it's confusing to think about. I'd appreciate hearing what others think about the nature of consciousness.

Thanks.