how does an atheist find any point in existance?

Question

genuinely curious about this.....

Answer 1

Hmmm I am not really worried about it ....John don't get yourself all upset over the small things

GT

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First of all, I'm so glad you're still Doctor John. You are the only contact I have that is still around - at least the only one I recognise.

Does there have to be a point to existing? Isn't that a human concept? My dog is because he is, I don't think he ever questions it. Given that we are aware of existing though, do we need a God to tell us why? It would seem fairly simple I would have thought, the point of existing is to have a good time, be nice to one another and make the world a great place .

Answer 4

Hi. Not believing in an existence of God nor giving God credit for the creation of the whole universe seems highly condusive to the lack of finding purpose in "life". But it is not so. While I am (myself) rather sure "God" as a creative force exists even today, I can understand intellectually that an atheist would find many points within him/herself for a meaningful existence. In denying "God" as an entity we as third parties cannot say John or Jane Doe Atheist has "no real point" for their own existence. Imagine John or Jane being wonderful humanitarians, doing "godly" work all the while denying in their private lives, the existence or belief in a God or "Gods". Is this relevant? To the people who love them, whom they help in their daily lives, to the people who see the true spirit of John or Jane? So, all things under the sun being necessary to the planet (orr these things would NOT be here, would not EXIST), even atheists have their places. And certainly DO and will find reason to exist. Without a belief in God. And may even be wildly successful. And do godly work (or not as the case may be). Who is to say as a third party spectator: THIS person really has no reason to find happiness, success or even has no right to existence, the mystery of life is in what is not being said. It is in the actions. If there is a God HE (or SHE depending on how you believe) knows the true heart and knows the human bondage through which we struggle and operate. The purpose and the fulness of a persons life is individual and it IS God given, even as the atheist does NOT acknowledge God. It may not please God but the person as an entity is allowed and the freedom is afforded and the possibility is always open, due to the great love of the God we can only feebly mimic. To deny another a meaningful existence in thought or in actions is not ours to do if God allows all LIFE and affords all freedom of will. It is perfectly clear to me at least, I cannot judge this purpose and do not know what purpose the atheist serves, I can only see his actions, her actions and hope he or she is doing good work in the world and is happy, making others happy around them. I cannot label their lives pointless even if I see nothing good coming from this person, I cannot deny the right to possibility, if God is not...

Answer 5

How does a religious person base the purpose of their life on something there is no evidence to support and something which has caused many wars?

I am not an atheist and i am not a religious person. My beliefs are purely personal, although i am sure others would favour my view i do not need to express them for support nor depend on a community. It is between me and my "god".

The point of any life form is to reproduce. There is not one form of life that cannot reproduce in one way or another.

Anything else is man-made.

In a spirtual sense, which is also a man-made concept, there are many way to give purpose to your existence whether it is to make others happy or destroy others.

Everyone makes a purpose for themselves and religion doesn't have to have anything to do with it.

Answer 6

So if you suddenly didnt believe that god existed, you'd go shoot yourself.

I think that says more about you than about god.

Our biological purpose is to replicate our genes but you're a sorry excuse for a person if you can't come up with a better purpose than that.

Let me take an example, how about helping people in the community? OH no, you'd rather die than help people living as an atheist, right? After all, if you're not bribing god to get in to heaven you don't give a damn about anyone else, right?

Our lives have, if anything, more value - we refuse to see this all as a mere 'test'.

Answer 7

Yes, many.

The problem is that religious people believe that life is pointless if there isn't some supreme ultimate goal for everything. That's really not true.

Personally, I find much in life that makes it worthwhile. I have experiences, both good and bad, which add to my life. I have friends to enjoy, lessons to learn, things to see, and much more. My only complaint is that life is so short.

I'll try an analogy to help you understand. What's the point of ice cream? When it is served, it lasts a very short time. It melts quickly. It doesn't even offer much nutritional benefit. By your logic, nobody should bother with it. Personally, though, I just enjoy the ice cream while I have it.

Answer 8

I find this question quite insulting. I don't believe because I can't find any real reason for there being a greater being. I exist as you so nicely put it because we only get one life, this is not a rehearsal and I enjoy living my life to the full, free from religious ties. I'm an open minded individual but find your lack of respect for others very rude!!

Answer 9

Hi Doc,
I think I didn't bother with the check box marked point in existence. Surely the point of all this is just to be. Ask anyone in the cemetery, If we gave you another 10 years of life would you spend it searching for answers on the point of life or would they tell us to pjss off as they were off to enjoy themselves.

Answer 10

Experiencing the world is really great.

Does spending eternity worshipping god REALLY sound good to you? I mean, there are all of these believers always raving about how much they're looking forward to that, but man, it sounds absolutely hellish to me. It really sounds a lot like having an ugly giant alien lay her eggs in your belly, and then being glued to a wall in an out-of-control spaceship flying through the void for months while those horrible alien things grow inside of you, just waiting to burst out, killing you.

I think there was a movie about that once.

Answer 11

I am an atheist. I find plenty to live for. Here is a minor sampling:

1) I have only one life to live, and I am responsible for choosing the manner in which I live it. There is no afterlife.

2) I have a loving wife and children, for whom I am responsible for their welfare and upbringing. I love them very much, and I choose to live for them.

3) I have many friends that I also cherish. I choose to live to enjoy their company.

4) I have several hobbies that I enjoy, and I choose to live to enjoy them.


Please tell me about how religion changes any of the above for you as points for existence.