...reproduce, then what is the point, when humans were created their must have been a reason for it, if this was to reproduce, then we have children, and then they do the same, but their doesnt seem to be any sort of goal at the end of it. Does anyone see what i mean?
2007-07-27 02:47:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Why do you assume the purpose of life is to reproduce?
That's a pretty shallow, empty purpose if you ask me. Personally, I think our purpose is a little higher than that of an ameba.
I believe that the purpose of human life is to 1) worship God, 2) expand His kingdom and to 3) have fun. Reproducing fills all 3 of those purposes.
What is the goal for these purposes? Satan is vanquished forever, God is reconciled to His creation, life continues in perfection and harmony as originally intended.
Now I will admit that many of you will disagree with this purpose, but that doesn't really bother me. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. You can believe what you want, and I will believe what I want. In the end each of us must find our own purpose in life.
If you are haveing problems finding a purpose, I would suggest reading books by Napolean Hill, and Og Mandino.
2007-07-27 03:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by Nianque 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋
You have hit upon the reason why evolution is fully compatible with religion. Evolution explains the how. But does not attempt to explain the why. The more we look into the Earth systems, the more I see a design.
It is true that humans are based entirely on an animal blueprint. And that the study of animals is closely linked to our understanding of ourselves. However those who separate us also attribute lesser consciousness to animals. Animals experience joy, pain, love (perhaps) and maybe even empathy. I have seen all these traits outside of the human condition.
So whilst we may all be only about reproduction, God is in the details.
I watch animals in the wild as a hobby. 90% of an animals day is about either finding food or finding sex. But it's the 10% that is important. Just like it isn't the 99.9% of our genetic material that matters but the 0.1% that makes us who we are.
2007-07-30 18:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by Simon D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right, there is no inherent answer. There is no meaning to life as you think of it, you make the meaning of your life. If you want your life to be about success, then it is about success. If you want it to be about your family, focus on family. Humans are here because they have a niche in the world and reproduce effectively.
2007-07-27 03:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by chlaxman17 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you ever seen an ant farm? all you do is look at them through the glass.... the seemingly go about there lives just fine; they eat, service the queen, and do other ant-like stuff....
they live like this, day-in and day-out.... all they are is a "science project" to be watched over by their "higher powers" (humans in this case) now imagine that it were the same way for us... that we were being watched, studied, and laughed at.....
not much of a purpose is there... i dont really think that there ever was one.. . otherwise we would have been immortal and not only given ~80 yrs to try to make something of yourself...
"life sucks......then you die"
2007-08-01 01:32:54 · answer #4 · answered by damis364 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just nature's chance. That much is the purpose. There is no need to think, to act, or do anything we like or dislike. The purpose is to just live.
Yes, Nature has taken a chance to create life here and so WE are!
2007-07-30 17:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by Harihara S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not only was man directed to reproduce but he also had dominion over the land and animals. he was highly favored. ranked a little lower than the angels. he was supposed to be an over seerer.
2007-08-01 15:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by vera h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. The purpose is probably way beyond our comprehension or we may have too high an opinion of our worth. Either way we are left to decide for our selves what gives purpose to our lives.
2007-07-27 03:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by wwgiese 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have obviously missed the point and i doubt you will ever see it .... soooooo for you there is little hope and hopefully you have not reproduced so your bad genes have come to a dead end .........
2007-08-03 05:29:37 · answer #8 · answered by ccseg2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the intelligence to ask the question.
Then you have the intelligence to select your purpose.
If you believe in a divinity, that could well have been its purpose in creation, - giving you a choice.
If you don't, then you still have to make your choice.
Not choosing is also a choice with its own consequences.
I wish you well.
2007-07-27 14:44:15 · answer #9 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no purpose. We were just an experiment created by nature and nature will eventually be rid off us
Just enjoy your time on the Earth
2007-07-27 02:54:00 · answer #10 · answered by Sad Roman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋