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Do we inherit our soul?

Asked by Ltryptophan (12091points) December 23rd, 2019

Many individuals bear a strong resemblance to their relatives. Seems logical enough. Genes express physical characteristics that get passed on from parents to children. I get it.

But, what about the soul? Is your ability to experience reality a copy of your parents’ and also written there in your genetics? We can’t SEE the soul, or really measure it, so to speak, like we can eye color. But, maybe your family members are the only beings that can appreciate your ability to see the world the way you do.

And, also, in much the same manner, maybe we meet people with doppelganger souls. My features, for instance, are pretty common. It’s not unheard of for me to see someone who sorta resembles me. Maybe souls are also like this.

Probably the way you were raised, and cultural matters play such a huge role in how we behave that we could never determine if two souls are almost twins despite not sharing a close familial tie.

Anyway, ready to hear your thoughts…

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