Two things. First of all, no, science does not tells us this. Consciousness is considered "
The Hard Problem of Consciousness", in which science does not make any sort of scientific proclamation about it. It does not conclude, nor teach scientifically that consciousness is reduced to brain function alone. They really don't know, though plenty speculate their pet ideas. At this stage, they are personal hypothesis, but not really confirmed with hard data, therefore "science" is not telling us what science has confirmed.
Science has studied the brain extensively and it has come to the conclusion that there are two states in which a living brain can exist....consciously or unconsciously. If consciousness was separate from the brain, then it would still be aware of what is going on when the brain is in an unconscious state. As demonstrated with those who awaken from a comatose state, even after years, they have no memory of the time that has elapsed. So please explain how this is possible if there is some spiritual part of us that can exist separately from the body.
The Bible does not teach that a “soul” is a disembodied spirit that can depart and go on living after death. A mind requires a body. When the brain dies, the soul dies. (Ezekiel 18:4)
Secondly, and more importantly, why is it you cite "science tells us", when it's something that appears to fit your theology, yet you reject it when it challenges it, such as the entire Theory of Evolution, of which we actually do have hard evidence?
“Hard evidence”? Are you serious? There is nothing “hard” about it. The hard evidence they have is for “adaptation”, not running away with the idea that if a little change is detectable, then a big change is inevitable if you give it enough time. That is when assumptions and assertion and best guesses take over from real and provable science.
So because real science studies these biological processes...hands on, directly with living subjects in real time and with highly technical equipment, we can to an extent, rely on their findings. It is not “theoretical” science which I completely separate from “factual” science. Do you not understand the difference? One is based on observed facts and the other is based on best guesses that are tailored to an accepted, but unprovable premise. If you want to substitute this for God’s direct creation, that is up to you. I think it’s ridiculous to assume that the amazing designs in nature created themselves, undirected. Did your house build itself? Did your computer assemble it’s many intricately designed parts just by accident?
If you're going to dismiss science because it disagrees with your reading of the Bible, then at least try to be consistent and ignore it with the same level of distrust at all times. You can't cite it as trustworthy when it makes sense with how you believe, and then cast doubts upon it when it challenges how you believe. It is disingenuous to cite it to support your beliefs, when you reject it when it doesn't.
I do not dismiss science at all...what gave you that idea? Not all science is good and factual. Theory relies as much on faith as belief in God does. I prefer God over science when they conflict....as any good Christian should IMO. Science is not my religion.
Since this is in a religious debate forum, I am simply giving readers the facts as I understand them from the Bible. I don’t have a foot in two camps because I treat science’s approach to things as godless, which the atheist science buffs here will agree that it is. For the majority of its supporters, science does not entertain belief in an intelligent Creator at all. That is their prerogative, but as a student of the Bible, I put God’s word before the unprovable musings of the godless....and I do not try, as many do, to blend the two. I don’t have to because the Bible explains everything I need to know about how life began and how the human body operates to know that we are living miracles of deliberate and extremely intelligent design.
From my perspective, when actual science agrees with the Bible it can expand on our knowledge and appreciation for our Creator and the amazing cooperation in his creation. Now that is the science that I love.