This is an extremely fascinating topic/theory. When one thinks about things such as this it is mind boggling to try and grasp how we are here and what we are even doing here. It is then easy to see why religion is an 'easy' answer for this mind blowing problem since it is seemingly otherwise impossible to come up with an answer to these thoughts/questions. Via Express UK: YOU and your consciousness existed before you were even BORN, according to a well respected doctor who specialises in biological and medical chemistry. Scientists are still baffled by consciousness and questions about why we have it and how we have it constantly arising remain unanswered. One theory is that consciousness is created on a quantum, sub-atomic scale through energy which is constantly contained in the universe. The theory is based on Einstein's famous quote, when he said: "Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another." Dr David Hamilton said all consciousness is