AndromedaRXJ
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As far as science knows, there's no inherent purpose of life outside of what life decides for it self.
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The purpose in life
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Aquitaine
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Just sounds a little cheesy, that's all. But then again I am an Atheist/Agnostic, so nothing is my cup of Tea!
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Or if one is even needed. Suppose it passes the time though.
BruceDLimber
Well-Known Member
The Baha'i Faith states our purpose here is twofold:
· As individuals, to acquire the spiritual virtues we'll need both now and in the Next Life.
· In aggregate, to carry forward an ever-advancing, spiritually-based civilization.
And the purpose of religion is to show us HOW to go about these!
· As individuals, to acquire the spiritual virtues we'll need both now and in the Next Life.
· In aggregate, to carry forward an ever-advancing, spiritually-based civilization.
And the purpose of religion is to show us HOW to go about these!
Knight of Albion
Well-Known Member
The purpose in life?
To learn, to evolve - and to be beautiful along the way....
To learn, to evolve - and to be beautiful along the way....
Like others have said, there's no objective purpose.
But for me, I usually am living for satisfaction.
But for me, I usually am living for satisfaction.
Warren Clark
Informer
Who is to say that there is a next life?
Why is a spiritual based civilization necessary?
Warren Clark
Informer
I think people should check out this book.
Man's Search for Meaning - Dr. Victor E. Frankle
Man's Search for Meaning: Viktor E. Frankl: 9780807014295: Amazon.com: Books
Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of those he treated in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl's theoryknown as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos ("meaning")holds that our primary drive in life is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful.
Man's Search for Meaning - Dr. Victor E. Frankle
Man's Search for Meaning: Viktor E. Frankl: 9780807014295: Amazon.com: Books
Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of those he treated in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl's theoryknown as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos ("meaning")holds that our primary drive in life is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful.
nash8
Da man, when I walk thru!
I would agree with that analogy, but would argue that what most people find meaningful is pleasure. It is few and far between, in my opinion, that someone sacrifices their own pleasure for something that they find meaningful. And even when that happens, their is an underlying sense of pleasure of in finding and pursuing what is meaningful. I guess i'm trying to say that it seems to me that meaning and pleasure are interwined with each other.
Sir Doom
Cooler than most of you
This part I really like. This is how I view humans and our role in reality.
This part I don't agree with as I see no reason to discard any of these ideas as they are very vague to begin with. I think its just a matter of assigning these things to realistic notions as opposed to discarding them altogether. Not that I've really been able to do that either.
BruceDLimber
Well-Known Member
This is stated clearly in many scriptures! If you can't find example, I'll be most happy to supply some.
It's necessary for humanity to advance to its maximum potential extent!
Peace,
Bruce
I.S.L.A.M617
Illuminatus
This is stated clearly in many scriptures! If you can't find example, I'll be most happy to supply some.
It's necessary for humanity to advance to its maximum potential extent!
Peace,
Bruce
Scriptures don't count for anything if you don't follow the religion they apply to. Jack and the Beanstalk says giants live in the sky... Should we believe that because it's in writing?
Warren Clark
Informer
This is stated clearly in many scriptures! If you can't find example, I'll be most happy to supply some.
It's necessary for humanity to advance to its maximum potential extent!
Peace,
Bruce
What he said