I find it so sad that some people spend more time looking skywards anticipating some sort of afterlife, than trying to enjoy their present existence.
Of course one will face trials and tribulations, but with luck one will also have good times as well. I am fortunate that my husband and I have wonderful children and grandchildren. I think one should do one's best to help others less fortunate if one can, which can help to give one's life meaning. If you spend too much time soaking up religion instead of getting out there and doing something worthwhile it makes you less of a person, imo.
I agree meaning and purpose in life is important, but only the Bible gives us real HOPE.
Sure we want to enjoy our present existence, for what healthy person wants to pick the day he wants to die ______
It is because of tribulation, and in meaning the coming great tribulation of Revelation 7:14,9 that we will have good times for everyone on Earth - Revelation 22:2.
Good times coming under Jesus' coming 1,000-year governmental reign over Earth in righteousness.
Mankind's history has proven man can't successfully govern himself.
Would you move your wonderful children and grandchildren to part of Earth where there are food shortages____
Mankind has Not solved the food distribution problem.
Would you move your children and grandchildren to war torn areas of Earth.
Mankind has Not solved the violent war problem.
There is nothing in mankind's history, or today's technology that shows man will solve such problems.
Whereas, God-given hope ( H.O.P.E. Hold On Pain Ends ) because Jesus as King of God's Kingdom of Daniel 2:44 will bring Peace on Earth and end the problems mankind can't solve.-> Psalms 72:8; Psalms 72:12-14.