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Think about THAT statement VERY VERY carefully. How does one go about ensuring the survival of the species? Then ask yourself if you are contributing to that survival.From a biological perspective, the only actual purpose any of us have is ensuring the survival of the species.
If you believe you were created or whether you believe life is just biological, at some point (I would hope) we still have to ask ourselves what is our purpose in life.
Yes, to find love and have kids and become successful. Those are the pat answers. Others DO find other purposes. They BELIEVE they are put on the Earth to spread their religion. Others believe their purpose is to improve the lives of others. Yet, and no names need to be mentioned, others believe their purpose is accumulate stuff and wealth.
So, while the poll above can't include every purpose, I listed some purposes, but also offered "other" so you don't have to feel excluded if your purpose in life is missing.
Think about THAT statement VERY VERY carefully. How does one go about ensuring the survival of the species? Then ask yourself if you are contributing to that survival.
Some could argue we have more than enough "replacements." We are quite populous after all.We've done our part. We've had two children to replace us. Someone could argue we need a third in case one of our girls doesn't have kids, but one is in middle school and one is starting high school in August. Starting from the beginning sounds like a terrible idea.
could it be my purpose was for my kids to be born, and then their kids will be someone who changes the world forever?
Hi Cat,
Wouldn't that be a consequence instead of a purpose?
Joey
depends on if you believe in predestination etc
was Mary's entire purpose in life to give birth to Jesus ? was Einstein's mom's entire purpose to give birth to him ?
Hi Cat,
No believing on my end. That's for religious people.
Joey
Did two mice named Frankie and Benjy create the Earth as a supercomputer to answer the Ultimate Question?depends on if you believe in predestination etc
was Mary's entire purpose in life to give birth to Jesus ? was Einstein's mom's entire purpose to give birth to him ?
everyone is religious/has beliefs
atheists believe in 6 miracles, right ?
1. Existence Comes from Non-existence
2. Order Comes from Chaos
3. Life Comes from Non-Life
4. The Personal Comes from the Non-Personal
5. Reason Comes from Non-Reason
6. Morality Comes from Matter
Hi Cat,
No idea what you are referring to, but let me explain something to you. If I say that I do not believe, than that actually means that I do not believe.
I see you give a reference to a website about religion. That's rather odd and seems to display a conflict of interest, but that's just on the surface. No clue what's behind it, and no intention of finding out.
And just for the fun of it, let me comment on: '2. Order Comes from Chaos' Entropy explains exactly why this statement is incorrect. Everything will always evolve into chaos eventually. Order is a naturally unstable state.
Also, todays meaning of the word 'miracle' is rooted in religion. I would not typically use that word. I leave that for the religious among us.
Joey
atheist believe in miracles
everything came from nothing - that's miraculous isn't it ?
life came from no life - miraculous
So you can't define your own purpose?I voted other because I'm really not sure. I try to help others whenever I can but I also worry about myself and my family first. I believe everyone has a different purpose that only God knows.
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