Whats the point in life?

[NothingIsNot]

Soooo.... I guess that means my life is pointless since I'll never make even one baby, much less many? :sarcastic

From a PURELY evolutionary point of view! But I think you're really here to learn. And I have not yet proven this, but I think you'll be able to live on earth again after you die. You might even have lived before this life... just go with the flow...

 

[Fluffy]

From a PURELY evolutionary point of view! But I think you're really here to learn. And I have not yet proven this, but I think you'll be able to live on earth again after you die. You might even have lived before this life... just go with the flow...

Besides that idea won't wash when dealing with animals that are born, intentionally, infertile, like some ants, bees etc

 

[michel]

The point in my life is to be there and support my wife and children, make life easier for them, protect them, and to satisfy my curiosity by trying to learn something new each day.

 

[Malus 12:9]

The purpose of material life is to overcome sin. Nothing but truth ends sin. Life is sustained by morality and destroyed by sin.

 

[Tawn]

If one accepts a non-theistic situation, what dont you have to live for?
Life is all you get (apparently). So its just the experience of life that makes it worth living. Sometimes its unpleasant and sometimes it is pleasant. You may feel like youre getting more unpleasantness at the moment.. but it may be that youre creating that for yourself. Its not what life deals out to you - but what you make of it that counts.

I think J4L has the best suggestion. If you feel suicidal - do something fun and dangerous like hangliding! When you come closer to the edge of mortality you may leave with a new appreciation of your life. If you have an accident you got your wish. Either way, you had fun.. and thats really what life is about.

 

[ayani]

tawn dude, you're a smart guy. frubals for that.

 

[michel]

If one accepts a non-theistic situation, what dont you have to live for?
Life is all you get (apparently). So its just the experience of life that makes it worth living. Sometimes its unpleasant and sometimes it is pleasant. You may feel like youre getting more unpleasantness at the moment.. but it may be that youre creating that for yourself. Its not what life deals out to you - but what you make of it that counts.

I think J4L has the best suggestion. If you feel suicidal - do something fun and dangerous like hangliding! When you come closer to the edge of mortality you may leave with a new appreciation of your life. If you have an accident you got your wish. Either way, you had fun.. and thats really what life is about.

Tawn, Do you really think that that is an argument you would be able to use when talking to a child born of a malnourished HIV woman, in Africa ?

 

[NothingIsNot]

Besides that idea won't wash when dealing with animals that are born, intentionally, infertile, like some ants, bees etc

Yes it makes sense that ants are an altruistic species since they share 3/4 of their genes with their fellow ants. We only share half our genes with our children.

 

[Tawn]

Tawn, Do you really think that that is an argument you would be able to use when talking to a child born of a malnourished HIV woman, in Africa ?

Probably not. Still there are many cases of people being involved in an unlucky accident and being paralysed from the neck down and maintaining a positive outlook.. and likewise many who cannot cope. I should think that I myself wouldnt be able to cope with something like that... but in any case it is still possible to focus on the good things and ignore the bad.. just bloody difficult in some circumstances.

 

[athiest84]

Man. these past few months I have been feeling that life is pointless. Not meaningless, but pointless. I mean... we live...we slave...we laugh...we cry...we hurt...we feel good... we die...we are forgotten. Yipee. I feel, at 21, that I am going to enjoy life and not be so uptight. I am really going to enjoy the rest of my life. Things are not going to bother me so much. I have had such a horrible past and I dwell on it all the time. But like many things.. what is the point? I am going to just relax and have a damn good ride!!!:jiggy: :jam: :bonk:
:woohoo:

 

[Neo-Logic]

At the moment (and the last several years) I feel like life is pointless, there is nothing I can do about it.
:help: please.

The point of life is to find out your purpose in it and have some fun while you're doing it. Make the everyday things more new and try new things all together. For my 18th birthday, my friends and I are jumping off an airplane ... with parachutes of course. Try new things, even if you have to go out of your comfort zone or your way to do it. :jam:

Rememeber, experiences in life are like quarters. Both are lost sitting on the couch.

 

[greatcalgarian]

I don't believe its worthy of medical attention, I just get a little down sometimes, actually most of the time. It must be in my nature. I'm sure i'll still be here for a good while, don't worry.

Look forward to tomorrow. Something different is going to be there, something exciting, may be just finding out there is a new icecream out there in Dairy Queen, or the McDonald is giving out free toy with every burger you purchased. Look for simple enjoyment in life. Look for someone you love to say to him/her "I love you". Breathe in the fresh morning air. Find all the beautiful things around you. Recall sweet memory you have. Those are the points of life!!
http://www.epicurus.info/
Study epirucrus...
http://utilitarianism.com/index.htm
read on utilitarianism

All these hopefully will enrich your outlook towards life, and you may find happiness in the near future. God bless you.

 

[roli]

I don't know about anyon else but I believe there is purpose to life outside of just living like it's your last day,going thru the daily motions of life, putting your proverbial time in if you will. Thinking that this life is just a ride that your to go along with and not expect an eternal reward or destiny is a hopeless position to be in, I can attest to that with experiential certainty of being on both sides of the fence,with and without hope.It almost cost me my life.
If we look at all the people out there that have in the past or are presently pursuing a faith practice,religion,spiritual journey, whatever you want to call it,the bond that ties them all together is hope. Hope in what? you ask.The essence I believe of this whole journey of life is to find some enlightenment, a utopia,heaven or place of escape when we die from this chaotic and perishing world in which their is no precedence.
In today's society this pursuit is on the incline more and more,what's up with that.
I know many will question this statement,or beg to differ,but purely hypothetically,in your heart of hearts, would anyone not want to go to a place where there is no sickness,fighting,war,famine,death,disease,crime etc.You can't say no to that ,because it is the commonality among people today, we want peace and harmony,we ralley for it,we strive for it, promote it ,express it,impress others to as well,but the problem is ,that we look to each other for the answer and with our earnest efforts to promote a utopia society we come up short all the time.Face it, it will never happen as long as man is in the driver's seat.
We need divine intervention,and soon,we have lost the instructions and attempted to construct our lives and civilization without the instruction manual. Don't get me wrong there are many manuals available but history says we are either misinterpreting them or they are wrong.
What is that numerous faith groups and religions movements seek after,where does this apparent zeal,passion,dedication, committment, drive come from. Could there be an inherent eternal mechanism inside all of us that desires to live forever in this utopia enviroment,is it just a pipe dream or have certain faith groups actually tapped into what many others who have a pessimistic view and hopeless outcome are ignorant of,consciously or unconsciously.

I am here to tell you from personal experience that 20 yrs of hopelessness,uncertainity with life, in a coma 14 hrs expected to die and with no assurance of life after death,it changed.
I now have full assurance guaranteed, a deposit has been made to my account, an inner witness confirms everyday and am certain of my present purpose, and future destiny of where I am going when I die.

Could it be so and is it available to you? Yes! Yes! Yes!
Just ask how ?,tough question for some

 

[michel]

Man. these past few months I have been feeling that life is pointless. Not meaningless, but pointless. I mean... we live...we slave...we laugh...we cry...we hurt...we feel good... we die...we are forgotten. Yipee. I feel, at 21, that I am going to enjoy life and not be so uptight. I am really going to enjoy the rest of my life. Things are not going to bother me so much. I have had such a horrible past and I dwell on it all the time. But like many things.. what is the point? I am going to just relax and have a damn good ride!!!:jiggy:
:woohoo:

Well Atheist,

You sound as if you have indeed had a rough time of it! -enjoy each day as best you can (but don't forget that it might rain tomorrow -moneywise). Letting go of the past is not easy, but if it helps, remember that it is that past that has made the person you now are - and your experiences will be valuable when dealing with other people........

And, since I notice that this is your first post, I thought I would like to welcome you to the forum; Welcome!

Perhaps you could introduce yourself on :- First Time at ReligiousForums.com ? where you can tell us a little about yourself ? - hobbies, interests etc..

You might like also have a look at :- Articles for New Members ; from there, there is a link to the forum rules, which you ought to see.


Looking forward to seeing you on the forum.

 

[BebopBoy]

When i first read this thread i was excited because i parcially feel the same way. But then i realized all the christians will flock to this like sheep to try and say god has your purpose. Sorry if that offended any christians, but it seems like whenever i let a christian no im depressed they throw "purpose driven life" (a book) at me and tell me god wants to help. By reading some of the comments i see its not too bad, since most christians on this site are not like the ones i know (not ignorant jerks), rather sense making HUMAN BEINGS! I know im rambling but i totally feel the same way about life sometimes, but remember the human mind isnt wired to think that high, thats where religion comes in, or lack thereof if you dont feel the need to explain why were here. If youve read this far, God/buddha/allah bless you.

 

[michel]

When i first read this thread i was excited because i parcially feel the same way. But then i realized all the christians will flock to this like sheep to try and say god has your purpose. Sorry if that offended any christians, but it seems like whenever i let a christian no im depressed they throw "purpose driven life" (a book) at me and tell me god wants to help. By reading some of the comments i see its not too bad, since most christians on this site are not like the ones i know (not ignorant jerks), rather sense making HUMAN BEINGS! I know im rambling but i totally feel the same way about life sometimes, but remember the human mind isnt wired to think that high, thats where religion comes in, or lack thereof if you dont feel the need to explain why were here. If youve read this far, God/buddha/allah bless you.

I have, and may your agnosticism keep you happy; I wish you the best!

 

[Ori]

Wow, this is an old one to bring back !
I do still feel like that sometimes, but I do get depressed quite a bit, I am trying my best to stay positive.
For anyone else who feels the same, just remember to keep on living, something always comes up in the end.

 

[Snowbear]

Some may try to deny it, but Christians get depressed too....

... but it seems like whenever i let a christian no im depressed they throw "purpose driven life" (a book) at me and tell me god wants to help.

Well, they are right, God DOES want to help, but you have to choose to let him.
I hear that's a good book, but without ever have read "Purpose Driven Life," I can recommend a better one

As to the rest of your post about the people on this board... one thing I've noticed about them (not just Christains ) ~ they mostly try not to be judgemental of each other and their beliefs.

 

[Cynic]

At the moment (and the last several years) I feel like life is pointless, there is nothing I can do about it.
:help: please.

you find your purpose in the things that you find meaningful.

Also, you might have a case of anhedonia (which is clinically significant). It is a manifestation of stress and/or depression.

Or, in a sense things become meaningless and this may be due to your perception on life or certain things which is causing you to feel life is pointless.

What is your perception on life?

 

[Scuba Pete]

Ecclesiastes 1:1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem:

2 "Meaningless! Meaningless!"
says the Teacher.
"Utterly meaningless!
Everything is meaningless."

3 What does man gain from all his labor
at which he toils under the sun?

4 Generations come and generations go,
but the earth remains forever.

5 The sun rises and the sun sets,
and hurries back to where it rises.

6 The wind blows to the south
and turns to the north;
round and round it goes,
ever returning on its course.

7 All streams flow into the sea,
yet the sea is never full.
To the place the streams come from,
there they return again.

8 All things are wearisome,
more than one can say.
The eye never has enough of seeing,
nor the ear its fill of hearing. 9 What has been will be again,
what has been done will be done again;
there is nothing new under the sun. NIV

BTW, he comes up with an answer... but I'm not going to spoil the ending for you. If you really want to find out, you'll read it.