2007-10-20 11:17:24 · 28 answers · asked by darouga 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They say that a fool lives to eat and a wise man eats to live. But then the question remains: for what purpose does the wise man live? Living is not an end by itself. There has to be a purpose for man to live for. So what is this purpose?
Where from? Where to? And Why?
Any ignorance, however great, could be forgiven except for man to be ignorant about the secret of his existence, his aim in life and what will be his outcome after death. Some thinkers express these questions in simple words: where from? Where to? And why? Meaning: where did I come from? Where am I going? And why am I here?
Those who only believe in the material world and who do not believe in a Creator- the atheists- only believe in sensory data. They say that this universe and everything in it came by itself. All its order is simply due to blind coincidence. They say that man is simply like an animal or a plant and that he will exist for a short period and then end like any other animal or plant.
An Arab Poet, Elya Abu Madhi (a born-Christian), not long ago expressed his uncertainty about the purpose of life in his Arabic poem Al-Talasim, meaning “puzzles,” which I have translated into English. He says in his poem:
I came not knowing from where, but I came.
And I saw a pathway in front of me, so I walked.
And I will remain walking, whether I want this or not.
How did I come? How did I see my pathway?
I do not know!
Am I new or am I old in this existence?
Am I free and unrestrained, or do I walk in chains?
Do I lead myself in my life, or am I being led?
I wish I know, but…
I do not know!
And my path, oh what is my path? Is it long or is it short?
Am I ascending in it, or am I going down and sinking?
Am I the one who is walking on the road,
or is it the road that is moving?
Or are we both standing, but it is the time that is running?
I do not know!
Before I became a full human, do you see
if I were nothing, impossible? Or do you see that I was something?
Is there an answer to this puzzle, or will it remain eternal?
I do not know ... and why do I not know??
I do not know!
This feeling of doubt and confusion about the presence of a Creator and whether He sent messengers and prophets to guide mankind must be quite painful because it deprives the Atheist and the Agnostic of tranquility, security and peace of mind. The unbelievers do not have credible answers to the purpose of one’s existence. And thus they say that man lives for himself and for the pleasures of this life. So what happens when life turns sour? What happens when one goes through hardships? It is no coincidence then that the largest number of suicides takes place amongst Atheists, Agnostics and people who do not know their purpose in life. Do you know which country has the largest number of suicides? It’s Japan. In the year ending March 2000, there were 33,000 suicides in Japan. That is 91 suicides per day or 1 suicide every 15 minutes! This despite Japan being the second largest economy in the world wherein people do not have to worry about providing a roof over their heads or about food or medical care.
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2007-10-20 11:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by hamad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What do you want it to be?
If we are descendants of the primordial oooooze, there is definitely no meaning what so ever and we should all just shoot our selves and let the rest of nature get on with it.
On the other hand, if a creative intelligent being had something in mind when he created this place then obviously we should be doing what we can to find the meaning and wisdom tells us we should start at the source.
2007-10-20 11:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by Gypsy Priest 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think someone once said "42" was the meaning of life, the universe and everything.
I think that was a computer in "The Hitchiker's Guide to The Galaxy".
Silly but funny and I will always remember it.
2007-10-20 11:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by MarkEverest 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sorry 42 is not the meaning of life. 42 is the meaning of life, the universe and everything.
2007-10-20 11:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'll resist the temptation to say '42'. Life has no instrinsic meaning It is up to each of us to find meaning and purpose in our lives.
2007-10-20 11:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
42
2007-10-20 11:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by Blue girl in a red state 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The meaning of human life is that we were created to the image of God(like a globe is to the image of the hand to contain the hand) to contain God. So man without God is just trash.
2007-10-20 11:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by Nino 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
to make more life
2007-10-20 11:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To do what your spirit wants to do to follow it's destiny. To do the will of God and fellowship with him. God gave you all in the world, he also gave you free will to believe in him or not, your choice.
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR HIM?
God is not a genie in a bottle, he waiting for you to follow him, not what you want. He knows your needs and wants but seek him first and those things that you need will follow.
DO THE WILL OF GOD
You need to find a home church, be obedient, follow his word, be baptized with the holy spirit, show your self approved and do the will of God (Mark 16: 15 - 18)
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2007-10-20 11:26:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
a characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life"
2007-10-20 11:20:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋