The Meaning of Life Page 3

Started by Hoppyfred September 26th, 2008 11:47 AM
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Do you think every individual has a different purpose in life?

Nick

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The meaning of life is to find someone you love, to marry and to spend the rest of your life with.

Guys, if you don't have a lady to love, what's the point?

I don't see one.
Though I understand where you're coming from, and agree with you that love is one of the main thrives in life, what's loving someone who may not love you back? I believe you mean to find someone who cares about you as much as you care about them. Am I correct?

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I believe you mean to find someone who cares about you as much as you care about them. Am I correct?
Exactly correct. Thanks for clearing that up, Patchisou.

That's just my opinion. I don't want a verbal argument with anyone.
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Having quoted Lusankya in his post, I don't believe that Sims796 was saying that you were the one who was making fun of other people's beliefs on this subject. After all, you're one of the people, having started this thread, that are making this subject to continue to go on and not die out by sparking discussion and asking questions related to the subject at hand.
Sorry, Hoppy, he is right. I am only talking about the people I quoted, not you. I quoted two people, so don't worry. I know that not all non believers are bad, so don't you worry.
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@ txteclipse: HOW do God and Satan interact with use? Is it little voices in our head? Or is it just a purely subconcious thing?
You've probably experienced it yourself. It's most recognizable when you're about to do something that you know is bad, and you have a miniature war in your mind between your conscience and your desire to do the thing anyways. Two influences for two very different purposes, each caused by one of two beings with clashing motives.

An easier way to think about it is usually "Satan's way feels good now, hurts later. God's way hurts now, is better for you in the long run."

The bible also says the sun orbits the earth, the earth is flat, and the earth has four corners. I guess if I try to go to Australia on a boat I will fall into space! D:
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These ideas stem from a poor understanding of the Biblical text, as well as a bit of passage domineering during the Middle Ages. I believe that someone in the past decided that since humans are God's favorite creation, the Earth would be in the center of the universe. This is obviously untrue, and has no scriptural basis. I think it's awesome that God would make the universe in a way that defies humanity's sense of organization.

The earth being flat also has no scriptural basis, nor does the four corners argument. The latter one comes from verses that include a line to the effect of "the four corners of the earth." This is simply referring to north, south, east, and west, not actual physical corners.

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Sorry, Hoppy, he is right. I am only talking about the people I quoted, not you. I quoted two people, so don't worry. I know that not all non believers are bad, so don't you worry.
I don't mean to sound arrogant, but I never thought you were talking about me! I was just trying to intervene between anybody getting their beliefs hurt. I'm touched that you are trying to comfort me, but their is no need.

Back on topic, what does everybody think about 'Reincarnation'?
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No harm done.

I have a "wait & see" prospect on reincarnation.
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Not to bring up religion, but I think their is an entire belief system on Reincarnation. Hinduism? Budaism? Did I even spell it right?

Well, if I have any understanding on that, they say that actions from the previous life affects the next life you take.

According from Apu in The Simpsons, he was once a Rabbit.
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I agree with sims, why does there only have to be one meaning of life? Why can't each of us believe what we want to believe? Honestly, if there really is a universal meaning to life as we know it, it's still a question that is way too big to have legitimate answers, so we're left to wonder. Those that absolutely need answers to this question believe what they want to believe, mostly through religion and personal outlooks on life.

I choose not to trouble myself with pondering how the universe was created or when time actually began, because we will probably never know the answers to these questions. Now if we're talking about human life and where it came from, evolution is the obvious answer. But as for the "meaning of life", to each his own I suppose.

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If Reincarnation existed, do you think what we do in this life will affect how we are reincarnated?
This thread is really in depth. In my opinoin its all about opinions (Ironically). i live by the simple principal: You only get 1 life Enjoy It

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Well, I think the meaning of life is just to have fun, I mean, you only get one life right?

But, the Scientific meaning of life is just to reproduce. For animals of course.

Hmm... The meaning of life is just to try to get as good of an education as you can.
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I personally don't believe in reincarnation, because if it were true, then a declining or growing world population would be very hard to explain numerically. Although, I suppose magic doesn't have to follow logical rules, now, does it?

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I think it goes beyond "magic". And it's much more iin-depth than the way you've explained it. I don't know enough to give a lecture, but I believe that the process of reicarnation is done until the soul "reuinites with the world". A very peaceful religion. And, as I (and Apu) said, you will be reincarnated into different lives. Be it human, rabbit, tree, etc. If you want more info on reincarnation, look up its religion.
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Yeah, I just KNEW somebody would say the 42 thing...

Which is why I put it in the banner...I hoped people would see that...

:/

Anyway, back onto topic...

If you were reincarnated as a tree, would you be able to think and feel emotions? So if somebody were cutting you down, you would be in torturous pain?

:/

And @ Lusankya: If you could be reincarnated as flies and whatnot, that would explain the variation in human population.
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Oh for God's sake, this is getting out of hand. If ya wanna know more about it, go look up the corresponding religion. I dont understand (or care) enough to really tell you more about it, unfortunately.

Now I've spoken about my views on the Meaning of Life (this is the third thread about this, I'm surprised it lasted so long; others are closed early for some reason), and how that is up to the individual. No real answer can be given, so as I said, figure it out for yourself.
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Anyway, back onto topic...

If you were reincarnated as a tree, would you be able to think and feel emotions? So if somebody were cutting you down, you would be in torturous pain?
:| Um, what's up with that question? That's extremely strange to ask someone.

Well, I suppose I'll answer it:
Having been a tree in my past life, I'm afraid I felt nothing when that ugly fat man came to cut me down and used my branches for firewood.

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Having had an RS lesson today, I came back to this thread invigorated.

Silly me.

If you aren't enthusiastic, please do not waste your time posting here. Please post if this actually interests you, and you aren't just going to tell me to find out the meaning of life myself.

I AM NOT INTERESTED IN THE MEANING OF LIFE, WHAT I AM INTERESTED IS EVERYBODY ELSE'S OPINION ON THE MATTER!!!

Heck, meaning no disrespect, if I was interested in the meaning of life, I probably would found my own religion.

-.-

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Heck, meaning no disrespect, if I was interested in the meaning of life, I probably would found my own religion.

-.-

Gah.
Wel if thats the case explain this religion to me im Atheist so im free. XD

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It's unclear if you are joking or not...

Lol.

I'll just assume you're joking.
Did you not c mr laughing person. XD
If your still unclear i am joking

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Um, yeah. That was aimmed at everyone as an individual, not just you. Meaning, everyone must find their own meaning of life.

Sersiously. I strongly agree with Patchisou Yutohru on this one. If you aren't interested in the subject, and just in the opinions of others, then put this in the voting poll, not in the discussions thread, as their is no discussion. Dont bring up any other topics, such as reincarnation, as that is its own discussion, and its own religion, even.
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