2006-07-08 04:01:41 · 25 answers · asked by Finnigan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Learning to suffer in silence or not in silence. Learning to suffer. Observing others suffer. Making others suffer. Making a child of your own to continue future suffering for future generations.
2006-07-08 04:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by mouthbreather77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-08 11:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! What a question...I have a hard time with that one too....I think that the meaning of life may be found by setting a good example for others. I don't believe in a real "afterlife" but I've read allot of Joseph Campbell books, and have seen every Monty Python movie (hee!) looking for theological answers- and haven't come across any I agree with 100% yet! I think as humans we need to have go through the birth/life/seed/death cycle just like an insect, plant, or animal does. I think it's what we're supposed to do. While we're here on this planet, we have to do the best we can to enjoy ourselves, help others, and raise our children to love and respect our planet and our fellow man- simply because it's the "right thing to do"- not to "get into heaven" like my Mom tried to convince me. She was a devout Catholic....I guess I didn't turn out as planned- she'd probably label me a Pagan! Hope you get some good answers- I'll be checking back,,,,
2006-07-09 01:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. Teri Date 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our purpose in life is to worship God. Eccl. 12:13: "The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments. For this is the whole obligation of man." This will bring us the most happiness.
The psalmist David also wrote about the incoming new world and how long it would endure. He foretold: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” (Psalm 37:29) That is why Jesus promised: “Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.”—Matthew 5:5.
What a grand prospect that is, living forever on a paradise earth free from all wickedness, crime, sickness, sorrow, and pain! In the final book of the Bible, God’s prophetic Word summarizes this grand purpose by declaring: “God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” It adds: “And the One seated on the throne said: ‘Look! I am making all things new.’ Also, he says: ‘Write, because these words are faithful and true.’”—Revelation 21:4, 5.
Yes, God has a grand purpose in mind. It will be a new world of righteousness, an eternal paradise, foretold by the One who can and will do what he promises, for his “words are faithful and true.”
Perfect Health, Everlasting Life.
“No resident will say: ‘I am sick.’”—Isaiah 33:24.
“The gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.”—Romans 6:23.
“Everyone exercising faith in him [will] . . . have everlasting life.”—John 3:16.
“You will be with me in Paradise.”—Luke 23:43.
What a marvelous outlook for the future! What real purpose lives can now have when anchored to the solid hope that in God’s new world all of today’s problems will forever be things of the past! “The former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart.” (Isaiah 65:17) And how comforting to know that life then will be eternal: “God will actually swallow up death forever.”—Isaiah 25:8.
Do you want to live forever in that Paradise new world now so near? ‘What would I need to do to get God’s favor at this world’s end and live on into his new world?’ you may ask. You need to do what Jesus indicated in a prayer to God: “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.”—John 17:3.
Therefore, obtain a Bible, and confirm what you have read here. Search out others who study and teach these Bible truths. Break free from hypocritical religions that teach and do things contrary to the Bible. Learn how you, along with millions of others who are already doing God’s will, can share in God’s purpose that humans live forever on a paradise earth. And take to heart what God’s inspired Word declares about the near future: “The world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever.”—1 John 2:17.
If you would like further information or a free home Bible study, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org
2006-07-08 11:28:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The meaning to life is the more you do for others the more you will feel good about yourself for doing it, you will lift up your heart to all so that you will be richer than a millionaire.
2006-07-08 11:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by ginabena6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting to Eternal Life with God.
2006-07-08 11:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by ZIAGACITY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To value the gift of life that God has given us, to love and honor God. Also, to be a light unto the path of others.
2006-07-08 11:07:19 · answer #7 · answered by righton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are u not happy with life????
iam. i mean, my life isnt perfect, but i realized that, life is awsome cuz you know somebody made you out of love. God loves you, that's why you are here. imagine yourself dead. what would the people who love you say? you may think no1 loves you, but some1 does. you are never alone, God will always help you, if u pray, and love him back
2006-07-08 11:08:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unconditional Love. Once we achieve this state of being we can choose to move on to the next level or we can stay and help others.
2006-07-08 11:08:40 · answer #9 · answered by Kali K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MEANING OF LIFE LIVE IF U DONT HAVE TOMORROW BE NICE TO PEOPLE WAY U EXPECT THEM BE TO U LIVE LIKE WHAT IF U WOULD DIE ARE U READY TO MEET YOUR MAKER HEAVEN OR HELL IT YOUR CHOICE RESPECT YOUR ELDER AND FRIEND EVEN THEY COULD BE HATEFUL SOMETIME THEY ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS AT ALL JUST BE GOOD
2006-07-14 11:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by brenda l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋