There is nothing that can stop you from dying.
This question was from a 16 year old in my community newspaper. I thought I'd throw it out there.
2007-10-13 12:47:22 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
The objective is to accept and fulfill this awesome gift that God has given us. To wake in the morning to the beautiful sights and sounds that await us, the flowers in bloom, fresh rain, awesome thunder. Creatures of the world for company and joyful recognition. Friends and Neighbors, Family and continuing on and on until we're called home -- with still much to do and observe left behind for those that follow.
2007-10-14 05:08:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
but you have no objective purpose for life - According to you but then consider the source. if Pol Pot or Stalin or Saddam want to burn babies or rape it's totally okay because that's their subjective life purpose. - SO? Isn't it true there is not one atheist in the universe that can provide an objective answer to this question without resorting to silliness, insults, or misdirection? - You haven't asked a question, you ranted, there is a difference. History is replete with non-religious leaders who tortured, raped, and burned babies - SO? YOU are the ones who think those things are a sin, yet you come unglued about when atheists do it and ignore it when fundies do. how come nobody here can answer the question? Where is the objective answer? - Where is the actual question.
2016-05-22 06:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that goes through my mind is that this 16 year old should answer this question first, and then ask the Senior population.
Their problem is that they cannot see past their own noses. They don't have any sense of realization that life holds many things for them. I guess you could just say they lack the experience and wisdom to be able to comprehend what an older person would tell them regarding life anyway.
Once the question is answered, they laugh hysterically, never comprehending that they're going to have to actually go through this life and experience much in order to give those same answers when they are elderly. They make fools of themselves in the midst of their childish ways.
In actuality, the objective of continuing my life, is to enjoy my grandchildren and myself, in all manner possible.
2007-10-13 13:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by Cranky 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My reason for living is that I love to be alive! I do have grandkids and wonderful daughters. I have been married for 30 years and not until the past couple of years has that been a pleasure to say! I learn something new everyday by just talking to co-workers and friends and keeping my ears open and eyes always searching to find something to catch my breath in its beauty. I love to work and I love my free time. Death can come for me at any moment, but I do not worry about that because I am too positively inlove with living to watch for the Grim Reaper!
2007-10-13 12:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by Kay 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
These young adults, are so mixed up, and it is so tragic to see this. Taking a lot of drugs leads to depression of that kind. Bad childhood experiences, sexual abuse in the home. So many things. Surely the parents can see that something is wrong, or the school, and take some action. Poor girls. It is a choice. But what a disastrous one!
2007-10-13 12:58:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tell my kids that my sole purpose for living long is to irritate them. But that wouldn't be a good answer for your paper. This question really ties me down for all my creative abilities.
OK Let me see here. We the historians need to steer the younger folks. Explaining to them that life is full of obstacles. That we, of all generations, feel purpose in life. We want to talk with the little people (children). Show them the wonders of life that their moms and dads don't have the time to do because of work. That we want to make up stories of frogs and princes and princesses. We want to share with the little ones the stories of those bumps in the night. Hold it. I think I heard some scratching on the window.......... AAHHHHHH.
But life is still down right fun. Age doesn't make you older. It makes you younger but at a different level.
2007-10-13 15:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea where or what this kid is coming from, but it ain't too good. This is classic depression, and hopefully, his parents are aware enough to take care of it soon, or they will not have a 16 year old long. I may feel that way about house cleaning, but not life! Love and Peace, Goldwing
2007-10-13 17:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing that can stop you from living, Each day is the first day of day of my life, Each day I look forward to the wonder of what events will take place, Like unwrapping a gift,
Like a treasurer hunt, The mystery of life is an adventure
Stay well!
2007-10-13 15:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by jenny 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I should think the objective would be to continue to express, to contribute to family; to community, to take part in the joy of life as in being a part of it, to continue to have a zeal and a want to be alive and the ability to experience the beauty of living.
If that is diminished and the individual is rendered a 0 in being able to fulfill any of these criteria, then I think each individual should be allowed to pre-voice their preference as to their desire to continue living without real life (according to their views) and allowing them the dignity of choice over whether they wish to continue.
2007-10-13 13:16:56 · answer #9 · answered by autumlovr 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's the saddest question I've ever seen.
What keeps this someone going is love -- love of my family, my pets, my home and my friends. I suppose I don't need love back so much as I simply need to give it.
I'm not ready to die, and I'll do anything in my power to avoid it before it's time to go.
Besides, I'd be embarrassed to leave this world before I have my house and my affairs in apple-pie order (whatever THAT is).
2007-10-13 14:01:15 · answer #10 · answered by felines 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋