This chapter really makes me think of going after cacciato because it reminds me of the saying that there are no atheists in fox holes. Meaning that when ever a person who may not normally believe in God or at least practice their chosen religion will start to pray to God for protection and forgiveness during the times when they are afraid for their life. This chapter hits on that aspect and the possibility of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel however it also stammers in the more scientific belief, such as that there is a scientific explanation of the reason we see white light at the end of a tunnel right before we die; that is the white is our vision being blurred and distorted till all we can see is white and the tunnel is our pupils loosing focus and disconnecting thus causing a moving sensation that could explain the tunnel vision and moving towards the white. I am not sure if these scientific explanations have been proven or not, however it does make me think that if it can be proven then what would happen to those who believe it is a sign of heaven? If the answer is scientifically proven then wouldn't that give reason to not believe in the light being a sign of heaven and then wouldn't that weaken the argument for religion? I believe so, however I also believe that no matter what the arguments religion will always remain in their hearts as true. This concept also got me thinking about what we discussed last class, in my group that is. The concept of agnostics and if we knew any one who was an agnostic. We decided that the only people we knew who fit that description were the most intelligent people we knew. Those who valued reason above anything else. These people would argue firmly for the scientific explanation for the white light, and if they are the people we trust to be the most knowledgeable then why not value that opinion as well. Of course these are just speculations and none solid fact, I am just reflecting on the what if's.
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