How ‘Quantum Immortality’ Fails to Align to the Word of God
People on TikTok have been buzzing with excitement and concern over a video shared by Joli Moli. In the video, she presents a radical idea that challenges our understanding of death and suggests the possibility of quantum immortality.
According to Moli, if the theory of quantum immortality is accurate, our consciousness may continue to exist in parallel realities even after what appears to be our physical death. In these alternate realities, we would lack memories of our previous existence, except for certain details that seem out of place.
Moli goes on to propose that humanity may have faced apocalyptic events multiple times in parallel worlds, similar to the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs millions of years ago.
Our consciousness, she suggests, would transition to parallel universes where these cataclysmic events never occurred. “If the quantum immortality theory is correct, you will wake up in a parallel universe without any recollection of having survived an apocalyptic event,” Moli explains in the video.
The concept of quantum immortality has left many TikTok users feeling frightened and disturbed. Some find the idea of never being able to truly die extremely depressing and anxiety-inducing. Others who typically dismiss conspiracy theories are finding themselves strangely drawn to Moli’s explanation.
Additionally, people in the comments section share their own experiences of “dreams” that depict the end of the world, further reinforcing their belief in this theory.
It is worth noting that the term “Mandela effect” derives its name from Nelson Mandela, the former South African president and civil rights activist who fought against Apartheid. After Mandela’s passing in 2013, many individuals held a strong belief that he had died in prison during the 1980s, despite historical records stating otherwise. They claimed to have clear memories of his funeral coverage in the news.
From a Christian perspective that views the Bible as the true Word of God, it is crucial to approach these speculative theories with caution.
The Bible offers assurance of life after death for those who believe in Jesus Christ. In John 11:25-26, Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” This passage affirms the hope of eternal life through faith in Jesus, transcending the limitations of our physical existence.
Jesus’ words also shut down the possibility of a “multiverse” quantity of other versions of ourselves. In a reality where there is an infinite number of universes with an infinite number of outcomes, there is the theory of a world where Jesus did not live a sinless life, die on the cross for all sins and resurrect from the grave three days later. This is simply not the reality of the Word of God and must therefore be rejected by Christians.
It is essential to remember that our understanding of reality is limited compared to God’s wisdom.
In Isaiah 55:8-9, God declares, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” As finite physical beings, we should approach these concepts with humility, acknowledging that God’s understanding surpasses our own.
While the concept of quantum immortality may captivate our imagination, it is important to approach it with discernment. Rather than being consumed by speculative theories, believers can find assurance, hope and purpose in the unchanging truths found in the Bible. Grounding our beliefs in the teachings of God’s Word allows us to navigate these ideas with wisdom and faith. {eoa}
James Lasher is Staff Writer for Charisma Media.