Soul

Soul

The definition of the soul varies according to the cultural framework and the philosophical perspective of the one who refers to the term, which originates in the Latin anima . Soul, soul or spirit are often used as synonyms to name the non-material and invisible entity that living beings possess .

The etymology of the soul points to the principle by which men and animals can move by themselves. However, over time, the soul became associated with religiosity and mysticism.

The soul would be the essence of people , that which forges their identity. It is a gift from Godthat makes each individual unique. In the case of animals, there are those who believe that they have a soul and others who consider it to be an exclusive property of human beings.

However, we must bear in mind that the word animal also comes from the Latin anima . The Pope John Paul II said that animals have souls and that human beings should be in solidarity with them.

Precisely the essence of the human being is what becomes the absolute protagonist of one of the films of recent years that has managed to reach the hearts of viewers around the world. We are referring to the North American production titled "Seven souls".

The well-known actor Will Smith is the one who heads the cast of that which brings us closer to the life of a man who decides to help seven people, seven strangers, who by certain circumstances are going through a very hard time in their lives, either by an illness or other circumstances.

Within the film field it is important to note that many of his films have also revolved around a theme halfway between religion and legend: selling the soul to the Devil. An action with which it is considered that someone, in exchange for power or privileges (immortality, wealth, eternal youth ...), makes a pact with this demonic being offering him in exchange for those his soul.

Thus, for example, one of the films that deals with this issue is "Agree with the Devil". In the year 1997 was when it was released, starring Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino, which tells the story of a young lawyer who is capable of anything, even not caring for his sick wife, to get the power, success and professional prestige you want.

However, the cinema has only been a reflection of a belief that was even investigated by the Holy Inquisition, which came to condemn many of its victims for considering that they had made that agreement with the Devil.

The Catholicism says that the soul is immortal , unlike the body . After death, man comes to God thanks to his soul, which has no pre-corporeal existence or material origin. For this religion , the soul constitutes the vital principle of human beings, which is one in body and soul.

For Buddhism , however, there is nothing permanent. Everything flows and is in constant change, therefore, there is no eternal soul and proper to each individual.