FROM HOMO SAPIENS TO IMMORTAL SOULS

Duby presents a case for faith rooted in human consciousness and moral choice.

The author, who once casually identified as an atheist, agnostic, and pantheist, here recounts an overwhelming inner experience that he struggled to define—one others suggested might have been a call from God. This incident set the stage for a protracted search into human origins, inner awareness, and the meaning of existence, explored here through discussions of history, scripture, and evolution. Structured as a loose Socratic dialogue between a skeptic and an experienced seeker of inner truths, the text wrestles with questions of existence, value, and purpose through a series of reflections anchored in personal consciousness and inner meaning. Per Duby, the recognition of consciousness becomes a defining trait of religious belief, and the ability to grasp concepts like “goodness,” “beauty,” or “truth” is presented repeatedly as evidence of God, or the “source and center of all things.” In addition to copious references to scripture, the book draws heavily from The Urantia Book, a metaphysical text detailing the spiritual origin and destiny of humanity. Throughout, the author engages the reader directly by posing questions, anticipating doubts, and encouraging reflection through a conversational dialogue between belief and skepticism. Duby’s excitement in pursuing questions of existence and divinity is infectious, and his sincerity is unquestionable; his text’s complexity is forgivable given the enormity of the questions tackled. However, the book’s structure is heavily repetitious; the arguments circle back on themselves, diminishing their persuasive strength (the author’s conversational tone softens this somewhat). While the book aims to present a broad spiritual exploration, its arguments are framed primarily through a Christian lens, and readers outside that belief structure may find Duby’s insights less compelling. Extensive endnotes provide a valuable reference for further reading and deeper explorations of the subjects the book raises.

An impassioned but repetitious entry in man’s struggle to find harmony between science and faith.