what is the meaning of life?

Answer 1

A Monty Python film.

Answer 2

There is no 'Meaning' to life. One simply experiences it. To say life has meaning supposes that it has a purpose. Religion may answer the question for some, that's why it is so popular. One might also regard life as a cyclical process, or a 'flow' if you prefer. In the end it has only the meaning you ascribe to it.

Answer 3

There are two (lifes) for every living creature: life before death and life afterwards. The first life is a road to death; Therefore it has a limit of time. While the second one is time with no ends it is an eternity.

Answer 4

i typed that question on line here what ive got it will keep you going for hours.

well a complex question should be answered from all sides injoy

from wikipedia

The philosophical question "What is the meaning of life?" means different things to different people. The vagueness of the query is inherent in the word "meaning", which opens the question to many interpretations, such as: "What is the origin of life?", "What is the nature of life (and of the universe in which we live)?", "What is the significance of life?", "What is valuable in life?", and "What is the purpose of, or in, (one's) life?". These questions have resulted in a wide range of competing answers and arguments, from scientific theories, to philosophical, theological, and spiritual explanations.

These questions are separate from the scientific issue of the boundary between things with life and inanimate objects.


from http://ask.yahoo.com/19981215.html


Dear Yahoo!:
What is the meaning of life?
Juan
Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Dear Juan:
We get this one a lot and while we don't purport to have an "inside line" on the subject, we have given it some serious thought.
Life, in general, as in "all creatures great and small" (you know -- the bugs, birds, mountain lions, you, me, etc., as a group) has no one specific "meaning." Most of the world's religions postulate different origins, purposes, and destinies for humanity, nature, and the universe as a whole, but only one thing is sure: there isn't a global consensus on anything when it comes to religion.

Of course, you're free to investigate the various tenets and teachings of different religions and align yourself with a specific set of beliefs. This is a very popular practice throughout the world. For ideas on the subject, you might peruse Yahoo!'s Faiths and Practices category, where you'll find everything from Agnosticism to Zoroastrianism.

Now, if you're looking for the meaning of your life in particular, then we're afraid we have to fall back on the somewhat predictable response: "It's up to you." Many people try to give lasting meaning to their lives by making the world a better place than when they entered it, either through scientific, philosophical, or artistic contributions. Others try by raising children that can themselves make contributions and preserve important societal and religious values for future generations.

That's our take on the subject. If you're interested in other opinions, check out Yahoo!'s Meaning of Life category. Good luck, Juan.

Answer 5

There is no answer for that question. But what do you want to create in this life. Where do you contribute your life to. What is your highest goal?
I belief that contributing to an Enlighted Planetarian Civilization is the highest goal there is. Be in service to others. Help others to create a better life for themselve (and I do not mean more materialism). Life a virtuous life.

Answer 6

There isn't any meaning! We are all figments of each others imagination. We are not really here, and I have not answered this question. You only think I have. As the man said "We think, therefore we are". And I won't be going to bed now, because I'm not tired and I dont have to get up for work tomorrrow. I think!

Answer 7

Life – it has a meaning and loving purpose - you just have to find your purpose and live it.

I believe every person is here for a definite purpose. Each person is special and valuable; that refers to me, you, your family, friends, in fact everybody! There is a loving plan for each of our lives here on earth and there is no such thing as coincidence. I don't believe that anything in life happens by chance and that every aspect of our lives points to something deeper.

You need to decide now to live for God rather than for yourself. You spend your life on Earth preparing yourself (as best you can) for death. I don't see death as a scary, negative experience, but birth into a bliss filled eternal life with God. I believe that this is something you have to consciously choose or not during your life on earth.

The meaning of life is for us to discover that we are true children of an infinitely loving and merciful God, to find out what our responsibilities are to our Creator, and to fulfill those responsibilities. Each of us is called to affirm, accept and develop the talents God has given us. -

Answer 8

Best answer I have observed, will be found in "The Meaning of Life" Monty Python

Answer 9

Chocolate

Answer 10

There is no meaning to life, except that which you make for yourself. So LIVE! The vast majority of us spend most of our lives "existing" not "living". Find your passions and latch onto them...don't let them go even if it means being financially poor...you'll end up wealthy if your job is also your passion.