to this one?
2006-10-05 18:05:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
lame answer "because my parents were" why were your parents were?
2006-10-09 16:44:13 · update #1
libertarians answer is weak, the anthropic principle ,true as it is, is nothing but a cop out that subverts the process of deep thinking, its a lame anti-riddle!
2006-10-09 16:47:52 · update #2
almintaka-the invisible six foot rabbit named harvey took a liking to elwood.p.dowd because at first he was curious about what the initial p stood for then he found himself thinking about elwood and taking notice of his actions and eventually just came too like him regardless of what the p stood for- use your imagination man!
2006-10-09 16:54:12 · update #3
Your question is a good one. It seems to be a round-about way of asking, "Why am I here?" That's a question mankind has been struggling with for our whole existence. Some might even argue that the ability to ask and seek out an answer to that question is the very definition of what it means to be human. I believe Kant argued irrefutably, though, that the question cannot be answered by human reason, either in pure or practical form. Ultimately our answer depends upon what we choose to believe beyond our own experience. For me, "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1 NIV)." I believe God placed me here to be about the work of proclaiming to the world that life does have a purpose, that God intends us to live life to the fullest, that He is waiting for us with open arms and that in Him can be found all that we seek.
2006-10-05 18:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because they haven't been "disproven to exist" doesn't mean they do exist.
Of the infinite number of invisible 6 foot rabbits that cannot be disproven to exist, why do you think the one named "Harvey" took a liking to Elwood P. Dowd?
Exactly the same logic, and equally nonsensical.
2006-10-06 01:17:50 · answer #2 · answered by almintaka 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the anthropic principle: I had to be born into SOME universe, so the one I'm in now was the one I was born in. If I had been born in a different universe, then THAT would be the one I live in.
Capiche?
In other words, the roulette ball shouldn't bother wondering about which number it lands in.
2006-10-06 01:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by R[̲̅ə̲̅٨̲̅٥̲̅٦̲̅]ution 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Roswell & Area 51 are in this one. And that is were the ship lost power. Also the Little Ali Inn is located in Rachel and they have a great breakfast and ice cold brews.
2006-10-06 01:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by wackydac 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This one seems as good as any of the infinite others:) There could be any number of reasons. I know the circumstances of my parents' lives had a lot to do with my birth, so maybe that has something to do with it too.
2006-10-06 01:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by mythic120 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To ascend a spiritual ladder which requires far more greatness and strength than conquering nations, building empires, or acquiring wealth. Self mastery and free will to rise above the clouds of gloom and doom.
2006-10-06 01:19:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It might have something to do with my possible other parallel selves being born in their respective universes -- such that they would have some sort of proverbial effects to cause me to be born here.
2006-10-06 02:07:54 · answer #7 · answered by : ) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same reason that I was not born in to the others.
2006-10-06 01:52:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obvious answer. My parents were!
2006-10-06 01:10:25 · answer #9 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because this is the best of all possible worlds.
OH, PLEASE TELL ME SOMEONE GOT THAT.
2006-10-06 01:15:10 · answer #10 · answered by K-Rex 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋