The Jimmy Akin Podcast #009 Do We Leave Time When We Die? - Jimmy Akin
Nov 11, 2024
What happens to our souls after we die? The discussion dives into whether our souls leave time behind to be with God. Philosophical contrasts between timelessness and endless time are explored, along with the contributions of thinkers like Boethius. Insights from Catholic theology suggest that multiple dimensions of time could exist in the afterlife. The relationship between time, souls, and prayer is examined, including the intriguing idea of future selves interacting through prayer in heaven.
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Two Types of Eternity
- Eternity has two meanings: lasting through all time (Type 2) and existing outside of time (Type 1).
- God's eternity is Type 1, a timeless present where all moments are equally real.
Boethius' Definition of Eternity
- Boethius defined eternity as the simultaneous possession of endless life.
- This definition, adopted by the Church, emphasizes God's existence outside of time.
Heaven as a State of Being
- Heaven is a state of spiritual union with God, not a physical location.
- We can be in heaven while still existing within time.
