From a religious standpoint. Why did GOD create us?
The way I see it, if there is a GOD, he created a planet full of people for the sole purpose of worshipping him. If we don't, he kills us by fire, flood, famine, plague, you name it. I see GOD as a spoiled brat, a kid with an antfarm.
Also, if he is omnipotent, then what is the point in life anyway? He already knows whats going to happen, so why does he let life go on with so much suffering and misery. He knows who he is going to call to heavan, it is already all layed out if he is truly all-knowing. Kinda seems pointless, huh?
2006-10-25 14:26:04 · 21 answers · asked by Random 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yup, all-knowing god = pre-programmed universe. It's like throwing a dice when you already know what number its gonna land on.
Point of life? I don't see one point, i see thousands of little points that make up bigger points and on the end of the day there is no real point at all. It seems to be a dream inside a dream.
2006-10-25 14:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People vary from every different through the which means they supply their existence. Because of what you're pronouncing, humans will have to supply their existence a way, regardless of if their existence are shot/lengthy or if it is going to final or no longer. Some uncover it significant to endure youngsters, a few run after enjoyments, a few get delight if they are able to do anything well and lucrative to their subsequent generations, a few through incomes vigor, a few simply desire expertise and knowledge (Even if this accomplishment ends with their demise) and many others.. Some understand this fact to be fake and quick lived, however they supply it their lives experience through following god (and they'll say god is the real and the everlasting). What do they care if they'll die, and sooner or later not anything might be left? It is what they do on this quick period of time that used to be given to them that issues. Also take into account this: details, comparable to two+two=four, are precise (without entering the cruel philosophical disorders of what precise is) with out a regards to time or area. "our movements imply not anything" - best to a couple humans, others uncover probably the most significant factor to like an additional man or woman, even though its quick and may not maintain when they die. Listen, the arena is mindless. It is coincidental. It would have NOT been. I do not know of any intent or purpose for us being right here. And as for the reply above me, good judgment and expertise CAN NOT supply which means to whatever, they're meaningless and are not able to make any individual supply which means to anything.
2016-09-01 02:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by cerenzia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our whole point in being is to worship Him and to lead as many others to Him as we can before we die. Our sole purpose is to do God's work, to be used as a tool in anyway God needs us. Yes He already knows what's going to happen to us, but it might not be the path He'd chosen for us cause we have a free will to obey or not. To say He's those things cause we will suffer if we don't follow Him doesn't mean it will be those things but the results that sin brings cause even good Christians can suffer floods fires, etc.
2006-10-25 14:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by Brianne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pointless.....from our limited perspective. But it's kind of like a pot questioning it's purpose. Why did the potter make me? The potter already knows everything, the potter will just destroy me if I don't do what it needs. If the potter has the power to make me, why does he need me? The potter is just some cruel kid with an ant farm. The only difference between us and the pot is we have the ability to question our potter. He didn't have to give us this ability and yet He did. I think we should just accept the fact that some questions will never be answered.
2006-10-25 14:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by Cybeq 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow.... where to begin. First of all please remember we are all children of God. As his children, he wants us to return to him someday. However, there is a reason we are on this planet. We could not learn and develop next to our father. We had to come down to Earth to obtain our own bodies and excercise our gift of agency (free will). Through our agency, we can make choices knowing good from bad. Good choices will inevitably lead us back to our father. While he might already know what is going to happen doesn't mean we don't still need to see it. For example, Adam and Eve. God knew that they would partake of the fruit of knowledge of good and evil. It was part of his plan. He still had to let it happen though. Adam fell that men might have joy. It's a famous saying. consider it.
2006-10-25 14:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by freeze_guy_2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aren't we spoiled brats who think we can accept this gift of life, but not show our appreciation to our Creator. We all want something out of life, but we don't think we should have to be accountable to any one for our actions and behaviors. It is very easy to do things our way, but a little more difficult to find out if our Creator (and who would know better what will benefit us???) has a purpose for us and a way for us to fulfill that purpose. I would think that the One who is responsible for giving me life should be worthy of my love and worship. God gave us free will because he wants only those who truly love him to worship him. He could have created little robotrons who only did as he wants, but he loves us and wants us to love him because we want to. I think that is awesome. He also gave us the intellectual capacity to find out what his will for us is and he gave us His Word, the Bible. The number of worshippers is not fixed. If it was, free will would be for nothing. Those people who take the time to really study and get to know him have the opportunity to join that number...Revelatio 7:9 "After these things I saw, and, look! a great crowd, which no man was able to number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes; and there were palm branches in their hands. 10 And they keep on crying with a loud voice, saying: “Salvation [we owe] to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb.”
That number is open and growing daily.
2006-10-25 14:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by wannaknow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God wants to see how we act, how we take care of matters, who helps who, who has a heart like his, who worships him, who ask for help through prayers, so many reasons, and everything is for a reason, and we are here for God's purpose.
Life is a temporary assignment, So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthian 4:18
2006-10-25 14:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GOD Created Adam and Eve to Replenish the Earth.
The Garden of Eden was Suppose to Spread over all of the Earth.
Something Happened to the Earth Long Ago and Messed it up.
Adam and Eve had a Chance to help Straighten it Out till Adam Blew-It. Adam let the devil (satan) into the Earth and satan Kills, Steals and Destroys.
Messed it up, Here we go Again.
2006-10-25 14:30:26 · answer #8 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
God created us so he can be glorified.
Yes he does know who is going to heaven, that exactly what he is waiting for. He is waiting for those who are predestined to be a christian to become a christian and then Jesus will return. This will be the end of the world, the end of suffering for those who are saved. But for those who did not accept Jesus are not saved and will have to face eternal suffering.
Choose the right path. Follow Jesus, accept him.
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God bless
2006-10-25 14:37:11 · answer #9 · answered by A follower of Christ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the original point of life, was to just live and visit with Him.
In Genesis it talks of GOD walking and talking with Adam and Eve.
After the fall GOD couldn't spend time with His creation because GOD and sin can't be in the same place at the same time. GOD will not go where He is not wanted.
It's not that GOD knows who He is going to call to heaven, because He is calling everybody. He knows who is going to accept His invitation and who is going to call Him a brat.
All GOD wants is for all of you (atheist) included to live forever with Him in paradise. But it's your choice....
2006-10-25 14:44:55 · answer #10 · answered by JaimeM 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋