The Big Question?

[Rhapsody1447]

So, What is the meaning of Life? Where did we come from? What happens when we die? What does it all mean? Why should I care about anyone else if in 70 short years I will cease to exist? How can we comprehend the universe and it's massiveness? Is a human life significant? We are a speck on a speck on a speck in this ever-changing universe, what difference does one insignificant mortal make? What does 100 million make? Where, as a society, are we in 1,000 years? Does it matter? Does anything matter?

 

[stone2805]

these are all serious questions in need of adequate reflection? One answer exists-and it can be answered only by you in a truthful reflective way. Do you value your life? The human value of thier own lives if only valued by them is reason enough to pursue justice, the good, ect. Your questions are all undertoned with a self-centered perception of your reality. 6 billion of you exist, so remember that when you quetion the application of morality to human beings, you are really asking "how should i treat myself." It is true we are all equal-not in the small social world which you are probably thinking of right now. We all are life forms, most of us value our existences, should we improve our existences-well sir do you enjoy ******** on yourself? I certaintly don't! As far as your scientific questions are concerned consult an astronomer, religious truth is different from empirical truth. Religious truth provides us with a far greater guide toward ethical behavior than empirical truth. Whether or not I am the descendent of a hominid I will practice the teachings of Jesus Christ because they value and they account for good in the world. Should you live a life of selfishness. No, you should serve to better the world.

 

[CaptainCourtesy]

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[Spartacus FPV]

So, What is the meaning of Life?

Merriam Webster - Main Entry: life
Pronunciation: 'lIf
Function: noun

1 : the quality that distinguishes a vital and functional being from a dead body
2 a : the sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual b : one or more aspects of the process of living
3 : spiritual existence transcending physical death
4 : the period from birth to death

Where did we come from?

Our parents, who came from their parents and so on. This planet made us as a species from other randomly varying replicators.

What happens when we die?

You lose consciousness indefinately.

What does it all mean?

That is subjective to your experiences and choices.

Why should I care about anyone else if in 70 short years I will cease to exist?

Because these people can make your existence much shorter than 70 years.

How can we comprehend the universe and it's massiveness?

Through science, observation and exploration.

Is a human life significant?

Quite.

We are a speck on a speck on a speck in this ever-changing universe, what difference does one insignificant mortal make?

A great one among other insignificant mortals.

What does 100 million make?

1 x 100,000,000 = 1 Million

Where, as a society, are we in 1,000 years?

Not on earth, or not at all.

Does it matter? Does anything matter?

Depending on what it is, yes or no, but probably no. :2wave: