i would like to know what people think is the meaning of life
are we spirits having a human experience or merely a collection of atoms and molecules that have the capacity to think.
what do you think is the meaning of life?
2007-03-15 08:29:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The meaning of life is to love, hate, and experience life through every emotion.
It is to be what u want to be, do what u want to do and enjoy.
More people should do what they feel rather then what someone tells them and live how they want to live.
2007-03-15 11:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by stacey f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your prospective:
If I was an evolutionist/atheist the goal/meaning of my life would be to impregnate as many women as possible, by any means necessary, to ensure the survival of my genes.
However, the purpose of the Christian life, which is where I'm coming from is to worship and follow God.
To get more specific would take too much time, but feel free to email me if you have any questions.
2007-03-15 15:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Solafide55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the answer is found in the Bible. Humans alone can't find out what the meaning of life is. Just turn to God; the meaning of life is in Him, and Him alone.
2007-03-15 15:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by † FriendofGod † 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See Ecclesiastes.
2007-03-15 15:48:04 · answer #4 · answered by savedbygracethroughfaithinJesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To live.
2007-03-15 15:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by mreed316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Genesis, the first book of the Bible, we find that God created mankind in His image (Genesis 1:26). This means that we are more like God than we are like anything else (any other life form). We also find that before mankind fell into sin and the curse came upon the earth, the following things were true: (1) God made man a social creature (Genesis 2:18-25); (2) God gave man work (Genesis 2:15); (3) God had fellowship with man (Genesis 3:8); and (4) God gave man dominion over the earth (Genesis 1:26). What is the significance of these items? I believe that God intended for each of these to add to our fulfillment in life, but all of these (especially man's fellowship with God) were adversely affected by man's fall into sin and the resulting curse upon the earth (Genesis 3).
In Revelation, the last book of the Bible, at the end of many other end-time events, God reveals that He will destroy this present earth and heavens as we know them and usher in the eternal state by creating a new heaven and a new earth. At that time, He will restore the full fellowship with redeemed mankind. Some of mankind will have been judged unworthy and cast in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 20:11-15). And the curse of sin will be done away with; there will be no more sin, sorrow, sickness, death, pain, etc. (Revelation 21:4). And believers will inherit all things; God will dwell with them, and they shall be His sons (Revelation 21:7). Thus, we come full circle in that God created us to have fellowship with Him; man sinned, breaking that fellowship; God restores that fellowship fully in the eternal state with those deemed worthy by Him. Now, to go through life achieving anything and everything only to die separated from God for eternity would be worse than futile! But God has made a way to not only make eternal bliss possible (Luke 23:43), but also this life satisfying and meaningful as well. Now, how is this eternal bliss and "heaven on earth" obtained?
As hinted at above, real meaning both now and in eternity is found in one's restoring the relationship with God that was lost at the time of Adam and Eve's fall into sin. Today, that relationship with God is only possible through His Son, Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12; John 14:6; John 1:12). Eternal life is gained when one repents of his/her sin (no longer wants to continue in it but wants Christ to change them and make them a new person) and starts relying on Jesus Christ as Savior (see the question “What is the plan of salvation?” for more information on this most important issue).
Now, real meaning in life is not found merely in finding Jesus as Savior (as wonderful as that is). Rather, real meaning in life is found when one begins to follow Christ as His disciple, learning of Him, spending time with Him in His Word, the Bible, communing with Him in prayer, and in walking with Him in obedience to His commands. If you are an unbeliever (or perhaps a new Believer) you are likely saying to yourself, "That doesn't sound very exciting or fulfilling to me!" But please read on just a little longer. Jesus made the following statements:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10b). “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it” (Matthew 16:24-25). “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4).
2007-03-15 16:29:39 · answer #6 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*drink*
42.
2007-03-15 15:34:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to learn.. maybe to love.. but thats it.
2007-03-15 15:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by Loathing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we don't amount to much
2007-03-15 15:33:14 · answer #9 · answered by swindled 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋