what are we here? is there something we need to accomplish before we die? is there anything to live for?
2006-12-26 10:31:19 · 16 answers · asked by buckyball378 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
1/ the point of life is to live it
2/ we are here to continue life.
3/ we only need to die to have accomplished our purpose in the bigger plan
4/ we live for the now
2006-12-27 10:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by tillermantony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can live for whatever you enjoy. However, there is no such thing as living for others. To everyone who believes they are doing so, and disagrees, don't automatically dismiss what I'm saying. When you help someone, you feel good about yourself (or, possibly, you avoid feeling bad). That's self intrest, and every action you ever make is done out of it. If you make decisions quickly that would clearly have not been in self-intrest when considered for a longer period of time, you believed when you did it that it would help you, in one way or another.
I don't believe there really is any such thing as a "selfless" act. If you give money to the red cross, and it makes you feel good, great. If you don't, and it doesn't bother you, great. The point is, it doesn't matter whether you believe me or not. By disregarding what I say, you're just enjoying yourself more, because you're discomforted by what I'm saying. Not that I have any reason to change that. Either way, enjoy.
2006-12-26 11:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger0jk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just thinking the same thing. Actually, I was thinking about my own personal death, and was filled with a great need for love. Not to love, but for love. It was a particularly selfish moment, I must say. But, to answer you question from my perspective, I'd have to say there is no point in life in the manner of which you speak. There's no way, no path, no road to salvation. There's no holy grail to go adventuring after.
However, when we think of our own personal deaths, when we think of that moment when we approach the annhilation of death, will we regret anything? Will we wish we had done this or that, or not done this or that? Will we realise we were selfish, or heartless, or living a lie? If any of these are the case, and we realise that it is so, then that is all that needs to be done.
As for 'is there anything to live for' I would say let's not give ourselves any rules or guidelines. Let us simply live in accordance with what we really think, feel, and are, and see what happens....
"Truth is a pathless land."
PS: Living for others (after you have lived for yourself) is good also! ; )
2006-12-26 10:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are billions of things to live for. Some live for the next Knicks game, some for crafting with little tiny beads, some are looking for a cure for cancer, some for a way to stop AIDS, some live for the triumph of Islam over all the world (reminds you of Deutschland uber alles, doesn't it?), some look for alternatives to fossil fuel energy, some just try to make a decent life for their kids.
So what's the matter with YOU? Too self-absorbed to look beyond yourself to see the needs of the world? Too shallow to be interested in anything? There are thousands of unresolved questions in math and science, for God's sake! Never mind the flawed justice system and the countless corrupt governments out there.
The reports brought back by those who have had near death experiences all agree: the answer to your question is that we are here to learn as much as we can and love as much as we can. Start today with one small act of kindness.
2006-12-26 10:44:00 · answer #4 · answered by Philo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
arent you part of a religion or something? you sure sound like a lost soul to me. we are here, sweetie, because we have to do something significant before death comes knocking on our front doors. and that "significant" thing doesnt have to be something like finding a cure for cancer or anything...but it has to be significant to someone's life. enough for them to say that they changed for the better because of something you did or said.
we live for the things that are yet to come. like that kiss you know you're going to get from your boyfriend tomorrow. or that big fat check that you're going to recieve. things like that.
now...stop sulking in front of the computer and go to the bathroom to do your business. once all your toxins are removed, it'll make you feel much better and get you out of your what-is-the-point-of-living state. after that, eat some ice cream. turn on the TV. you'll see that after watching a few re-runs of "will and grace" your life is pretty good. alright? good.
2006-12-26 16:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by what do you think my name is? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I told you the point or meaning of life, your brain could not comprehend the amount of information that I would need to give you.
It is far too advanced for people to understand.
2006-12-26 10:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by revoltix 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have to worry about life or death. I am on a mission for my Lord, and I know he will take care of me always.This mission fills my life with joy.I have never been lonely or worried about my future.
This is such a grate and easy way to spend this short life on earth!
2006-12-26 10:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by Snick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot find just three things you love about life when you wake up in the morning, then we all need to pray for you.
2006-12-26 10:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Notorious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many people got upset by not finding the answer to this question so they invented religion - a carefully designed coping mechanizm. Sit and reflect and find your OWN answer.
2006-12-26 10:55:08 · answer #9 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not flippant; the point of life is trying to figure out the point of life.
2006-12-26 12:49:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋