Humans Are Relational Beings [003]

The human drive for relational connection extends metaphysically as well towards the transcendent realities of purpose, values, and self-worth.

People are looking for something beyond the mechanics of surviving daily life; they are looking for significance and meaning —for transcendence.

Human consciousness is inherently relational in nature.

Giulio Tononi defines consciousness as everything someone experiences, everything we are, and everything we have. [1}

Human consciousness informs us that we are fully aware that we are not alone. We rely upon and depend upon others.

Over the span of human existence, Barrett and King observe, human nature has clearly demonstrated the propensity that humans are relationship-seeking beings. [2}

The human drive for relational connection extends metaphysically as well towards the transcendent realities of purpose, values, and self-worth.

People are looking for something beyond the mechanics of surviving daily life; they are looking for significance and meaning —for transcendence.

Studies show that scientific explanations alone for human spirituality cannot answer the questions of human nature and spirituality in a satisfying way.

Alister McGrath asserts that the presence of spiritual longing within people can only be satisfied by spiritual union with God. [3}