Talked to an interesting person today at a coffee shop, after about 10 minutes or so told me he was an atheist. Which is interesting and lends it self as to why we were having this particular conversation about "THE MEANING OF LIFE".
Having studied the thought process of those who are atheists along with the reasoning differences between world religions, multiple or one god scenarios, Eastern and Western Philosophy it was perhaps good for him to discuss these issues with me rather than some who would prejudge him for being of different mind. So his conclusion to the meaning of life was very Darwinistic indeed; The purpose of life appears to him to be. To:
1.) Exist;
2.) Procreate; and then the final act is to;
3.) Die. In that order.
Hardly worth it so we both concluded after the conversation, that a higher purpose is needed.
Our conclusion working with his thought process seemed to work in harmony with all world religions and thoughts except maybe of anarchy that everyone should leave the planet better than when they came into it.
Now then it appears that the prejudgment of atheism in his case would have been extremely incorrect since he had appeared to be of sound mind and caring to humanity.
So then the freedom of religion or no religion as one sees fit seems to have prevailed in this case. It is said that approximately 3% of our population is atheist while 95% is Christian based. Either way. I was glad to have ended that conversation but happy to realize that I personally am still on step number one of his original meaning of life.
While he is now going to have to work on his final act. If his summation of life as he put it is in his mind correct then that is truly unfortunate indeed. But surely today's discussion will assist him in helping his fellow man to a better tomorrow. All in all he had to admit he did not know the answer so he was not a pure atheist, but rather had listed that title for perhaps shock value or perhaps as an anti-social mechanism. Whatever the case this is an interesting study on the human psyche and those who are amongst us. Surprising all you can learn at a coffee shop.
"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.worldthinktank.net/wttbbs
limousine Ackley .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareLet Your Family and Friends Know That You Are A... Read More
The word means different things to different people. Is it... Read More
I am deeply drawn to the above Irish Blessing.This blessing... Read More
The contrast between the two men could not have been... Read More
Burn out, it can happen to anyone. Some of the... Read More
Now, we all know that we shouldn't be lead by... Read More
Mrs. Dixon the famous prognosticator and psychic to the stars... Read More
The essence of the Christian faith is the good news... Read More
Part Two ContinuedIn addition to numerous philosophical problems relating to... Read More
*Advice on living a humane and compassionate life.According to text... Read More
Matthew 2:13-15 The Flight to Egypt13 Now when they had... Read More
Tony was a professinoal salt-water fisherman. He explained how he... Read More
In the game of billiards there are two things you... Read More
The following fragment was found in Qumran along with the... Read More
Can I be honest with you? There are days when... Read More
The term spirituality is a confusing term. Usually, when one... Read More
In Corrogue I am finding it's a wonderful life.Let me... Read More
Whenever, we have a task or project to carry out... Read More
An Illuminatus Speaks:You will have to decide if this Illuminatus... Read More
My mentor, a brilliant Ph.D, with a powerful marriage counseling... Read More
The expression "Spiritual Enlightenment" has been used often in reference... Read More
No one, not even God can make us choose the... Read More
Are you facing some challenges in your life right now?... Read More
Let me say that marketing can be a corrupting experience.... Read More
After more than three decades of church ministry, I have... Read More
shuttle from O'Hare Alexander ..Attract and hold your family at home with some unique... Read More
The 'As Above, So Below' law that is the combination... Read More
The ultimate purpose of dreaming is to provide you with... Read More
Contrary to popular beliefs, we are not our mind, our... Read More
There I was living in a tiny bedroom in my... Read More
(Channelled)Roy, this morning in "Roy Bits," you tried to write... Read More
The Kundalini is a pool of energy that lies dormant... Read More
AN ARISTOCRATIC UPBRINGING:There are many people who write about sex... Read More
Actually I have 'helped' exorcize spirits more than once but... Read More
Taco Bell, the Mexican fast-food franchise, has a new ad... Read More
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and... Read More
Many may wonder what is God's will, or how do... Read More
I have a big mouth. If you have read my... Read More
"We're one, but we are not the same."-Bono, U2Once I... Read More
Angels are making their presence felt everywhere. Once I started... Read More
Some may ask what is the true will of God... Read More
I know God will not give me anything I can't... Read More
There's a Native American belief that before we are born,... Read More
Ever wonder what happened to the family dinner hour? Or... Read More
The psalms of the Bible are a literary treasure chest... Read More
Freedom....The cherished goal of humanity throughout its history.No society has... Read More
I have been counseling people on weight loss, exercise efficiency... Read More
Obviously, if you really want to learn about the meanings... Read More
Spiritual Inspiration Music is about Love, Growth, Spiritual and Personal... Read More
Have you ever noticed how much our lives resemble a... Read More
Spirituality |