" The only question is: does that consciousness continue following death of the physical body? I think it probably does, but I don't know for sure"

*smile*..."probably does?" Do you quantify that probability? Or do you just 'like' the idea? When I use the word 'probable' I usually tie it to specific evidence.

Where we differ is usually where I don't speculate and you tend to speculate.

But... you are correct that you win either way, while if, as I'd guess, there is 'nothing' after death, I don't even get to say, "See! I told you so!"