Thomas Campbell's "My Big TOE" views consciousness as the core of reality—a virtual simulation co-created by individuated units of consciousness (IUs) within a larger "One" consciousness, where intent and choices shape probabilistic outcomes for personal growth (e.g., reducing entropy in beliefs).
Alignment with Christianity/Bible:
- Core overlaps: Consciousness as fundamental echoes Genesis 1:27 (humans in God's image) and John 1:1-3 (Word/consciousness as creator). Free will to shape reality aligns with human agency in choices (Deuteronomy 30:19, "choose life") and prayer's power (Matthew 17:20, faith moves mountains). The "One" resembles God's unity (John 10:30, "I and the Father are one"), and life's simulation as a growth system parallels trials for spiritual evolution (Romans 5:3-5, suffering produces character).
- Key resonance: Intent-based reality creation mirrors "ask and you shall receive" (Matthew 7:7) and co-creation with God (Philippians 2:13, God works in you). Campbell discusses this compatibility in interviews, seeing Christianity's love/ego reduction as anti-entropy.
Differences: Campbell's model is non-theistic (no personal God; all is information), conflicting with Bible's creator God (Exodus 3:14, "I AM"). No literal heaven/hell or salvation through Christ (John 14:6); instead, consciousness evolves across realities. It's more panentheistic than orthodox Trinitarian. Overall, partial harmony on intent/free will, but his simulation lacks Bible's supernatural revelation and sin/redemption focus.