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If you were to consider the problems you would face if there is no God, what comes to mind?
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2007-06-12 10:18:47 · 13 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I don't think it would make any difference. I cannot prove or disprove the existence of God. So I spend my time contemplating the enigma that is life and humanity, and recently "immortalize" some of those thoughts on YA.
I must say the thought of there being a God (of the Christian variety, not the fire and damnation God of the other Abrahamic religions) somewhat appealing. I guess that in itself is the reason for the Christianity's success.
On the other hand it defies any logic.
2007-06-12 11:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by Malcolm D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if there were no God, life has a purpose. I would live for love, for nature, for beauty, for art & music. I would enjoy my life & live it to the fullest, even if this was all there is.
This is an extraordinary world. Even if it were all there is, it's more than enough.
I happen to know however that there is a God & an afterlife, but that is not the sole reason (pun intended! :) for living. You can live for today, live for now & make the most of life's journey.
Peace out.
2007-06-12 17:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by amp 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since that does in fact appear to be the case, I'd face the same problems I face today.
2007-06-12 17:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever our level of spiritual development there is purpose for our being in this life experience. It was our choice - whether conscious or otherwise and our only job is to remember why we came. Either we simply return to 'being,' 'transcend' the programmed ego/body-level identity, or follow our bliss.
2007-06-12 18:11:41 · answer #4 · answered by MysticMaze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, for one, don't believe that anyone is born for a purpose other than to procreate. It may make life seem unlivable, but the fact of the matter is that the purpose of life is simply to live. What you chose to make of that is up to you. It may be depressing for some, but I don't think that it needs to be.
2007-06-12 17:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whoever told you that God is external to you was incorrect. The kingdom of heaven is within.
You decide what your purpose is, if you are a free thinker, and don't believe everything you are told (or something that you read that doesn't feel right to you).
2007-06-12 17:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by Todd W 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) wrote a beautiful essay on this for "This I Believe":
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5015557
A partial quote: “I'm not greedy. I have love, blue skies, rainbows, and Hallmark cards, and that has to be enough… It seems just rude to beg the invisible for more. ”
2007-06-12 17:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by contrarycrow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How can one assume life has 'A" purpose. Look at all the different purposes it has all over the lot. Each individual incarnation has a potentiality. Find yours.
2007-06-12 17:32:57 · answer #8 · answered by amor fati 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
nothing would change for me. i'd still be facing the same old stuff i am now. and life doesn't have any purpose other than being here. enjoy it while you have it
2007-06-12 17:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by amanda c 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If I could go out and NOT be approached by somebody announcing: "I am a Christian." I'd be OK with this.
2007-06-12 17:29:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋