1.11. What is feeling/emotion?

An experience where many recorded memories are re-projected. A memory of a nerve input, such as cold, sound, or bass, is often replayed when an associated neural pathway from a situational condition—what we call feeling—exists. Since feelings are nothing more than neuron activities in action, it is more accurate to identify them individually as neural activity rather than abstract emotions. For example, describing 'this chill on my thigh' or 'this muscle pressure on my neck' is more precise than saying 'I feel anxious.'

As Christians, it is important to avoid overextending Jesus' or the Gospel's wording in a purely linguistic sense that merely uses imperfect human language to convey a point. For example, 'with all your heart' does not refer to the biological heart but aligns more closely with feeling, and 'God who sees the heart' refers not to feeling but to intent or attempts. While emotions and feelings are part of human design, it should also be noted that there is no evidence Jesus dwelled in particular emotions. Instead, He posed questions like 'Why are you afraid?', 'What does this have to do with me?', and 'It is not right to give to others,' showing His focus on intent and divine will over emotional dwelling/attachment.