I as a Catholic live my life for Christ and I try to live this life the best that I can in the light of eternity in Heaven. I enjoy this life and I care about it as well. That is my goal. I live for Christ not just to "have a good time" I am just wondering what other theists and atheists would consider their goals or outlook on life. "If you fail to plan you plan to fail" I had a good science teacher quote that to me once. Please give only serious answers. I am not a child and do not enjoy sifting through childish answers.
Peace to you,
Debra
2006-07-13 12:30:30 · 19 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually you misunderstand I live also to show Christ's love and I do care about my fellow humans.
2006-07-13 12:35:31 · update #1
Just so you know I am not trying to convince anyone that my goals should be theirs I just wonder how you can live life oriented only on ones self and personal happieness. That seems empty to me. I am betting that even most atheists do care about others and have some type of outlook on life.
2006-07-13 12:42:58 · update #2
My reason for living is to serve God: to spread the word of God in whatever way that may be, living my life in a way that I won't regret (my english teacher has this poster that reads, "How do you live your life when nobody's watching?" Whenever you're about to do something selfish or something you will regret, think about that quote and that God is everywhere. It's like in human terms, God has seen the movie before it happens, our lives. I live to be kind and to have a good time sometimes: relax, hang out, play a game, something enjoyable. I live to be an inspiration to people; I'd like to think I influence people in a positive way by my words and actions. God bless you.
2006-07-13 14:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a non-Christian, I look at the answer to that question as having many layers.
The goal of Eckankar and some other mystic traditions is "the preservation of the Soul" in Eternity. Sounds like the Christian idea of Heaven, but I think that these teachings emphasize that it is up to the individual to secure that Eternity. It can't be given to you by another. The individual gains the 'Kingdom of Heaven' by making the deliberate conscious choice to love and act with the highest integrity at all times in this life.
On the more temporal level, my goal is always to take that next step and to do it a little better this time.
2006-07-13 12:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Skeptimystic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an atheist I accept that my very existence is an astonishing result of chance and as such has no intrinsic "meaning". But being alive and conscious is good, and the world is a wonderful place. Life can be, and often is, very difficult and painful. It will end soon enough. In the meantime, I live with the aim of achieving as much personal happiness as possible in my work, friendships and family, and in trying to form ideas I am happy with about my relationship with all of them, and with the world. Crucially, my life is about doing AS LITTLE HARM as possible to anyone else or the world in general. Accepting that there is no life beyond this one focuses (for me) the mind on the importance of living right in this one.
2006-07-13 22:34:23 · answer #3 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question. I am a Christian and I try to live my life for Christ. I sometimes wonder how those who haven't yet seen the truth don't become extremely depressed extremely fast. If God did not exist, I would soon cease to exist as well.
2006-07-13 12:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by James 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live everyday as if it were the last and do everything possible to make it a good experience. Not necessarily a good day..cause that doesnt always happen, but the fact that I learn something from my day...whatever it is. Just be happy and don't let things get you down so much, don't worry about the unecessary and don't worry about making mistakes...just live.
2006-07-13 12:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by jonsey182 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that my one entire goal in life is to find a reason to live this life. It's such a catch 22, but in my favor. How lucky I can be.
My ultimate "goal" in life is to be able to sit on my porch, play guitar and smoke cigarettes and pot for the rest of my life.
2006-07-13 13:12:52 · answer #6 · answered by cat_Rett_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Act 20:24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
2006-07-13 12:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by WVMagpie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My goal is to just have a good time. That's what everyone's goal is - We all have needs and desires, and spend our lives trying to satisfy them. In your case, it is the sense of happiness or satisfaction or self-worth or whatever it is that you get out of believing in a god, and feeling that you are worshipping or serving him in the correct way. Other people's needs and desires may be radically different to yours, but life is all about satisfying them, whatever they may be. In that sense we're all exactly the same.
2006-07-13 12:38:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am living for Christ and my children.
I feel I was put here for a reason and when my work is done I will be called home.
My boys are my life and they are a blessing sent from the man himself.
2006-07-13 12:34:08 · answer #9 · answered by lala<3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My goal in life is to be happy and educated. I treat others with respect and do everything I can to better myself. You do not need god or the bible or religion to live a good life or be happy.
2006-07-13 12:35:46 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋