Scientific Proof that a Spiritual Dimension Exists?

Teresa Neumann : May 11, 2009
Gautam Naik - The Wall Street Journal

"Science can only probe so far into what is real and there's a 'veiled reality' that will always elude us."

A May 5, 2009 article in the Wall Street Journal entitled Science, Spirituality and Some Mismatched Socks, begins: "One of quantum physics' crazier notions is that two particles seem to communicate with each other instantly, even when they're billions of miles apart...A series of recent mind-bending laboratory experiments has given scientists an unprecedented peek behind the quantum veil, confirming that this realm is as mysterious as imagined.

Too lengthy to go into here, readers are encouraged to link to this astonishing article to read it in its entirety. Reporter Gautam Naik does a superb job of explaining quantum physics in laymens terms, detailing new studies and defining other quantum terms such as "photons," and "entanglements."

Explaining "enganglement" Naik says: "When two photons get "entangled" they behave like a joint entity. Even when they're miles apart, if the spin of one particle is changed, the spin of the other instantly changes, too...These peculiar properties have already been proven in a lab and tapped to improve data encryption...Some philosophers see quantum phenomena as a sign of far greater unknown forces at work and it bolsters their view that a spiritual dimension exists.

"Because of its bizarre implications," adds Naik, "quantum theory has been used to investigate everything from free will and the paranormal to the enigma of consciousness. Several serious physicists have devoted their lives to the study of such ideas, including Bernard d'Espagnat. In March, the 87-year-old Frenchman won the prestigious $1.5 million Templeton Prize for years of work affirming 'life's spiritual dimension.' Based on quantum behavior, Dr. d'Espagnat's big idea is that science can only probe so far into what is real, and there's a 'veiled reality' that will always elude us."