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Originally Posted by UntoHim
The Bible explains for us. We do not need modern science (which none of the original writers/recipients had at their disposal) to explain these wonderful mysteries. We will be much better off using the Bible to interpret/explain the Bible.
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Using the Bible WL concluded there was an organic relationship, Igzy concluded that this was overblown and that it was really relational.
How do you then explain 1Cor 6, according to Igzy they don't really become "one flesh" in the sense of being "one Body" because if one dies the other still lives. Instead he interpreted this word concerning oneness to be something relational.
The scientific studies I mention demonstrate that it is not merely relational. I am not arguing that there is not a relational oneness, instead I am pointing out that in many different ways there is clearly and indisputably an organic oneness. Also, this organic oneness can happen almost instantaneously as in the transmission of STD's, but it also is a process in which the two become one over time. Mirror neurons will cause your facial expressions, body language, even voice to mirror your spouse. Over time the two of you will have the same expression. Again, this is clearly a function of relation since the closer the relation the more the mirror neurons will operate, but it is also something that is organic.
How does this relate to our "being one spirit with Christ". First it demonstrates that having a single experience of Christ will forever mark your spirit with that experience. It also shows that over time, as we behold Christ, we will be changed from one glory to the next. This process, is clearly a function of our relation with Christ, but is also an organic process.