Meaning/Purpose of Life

[Kathryn]

It is certainly interesting to see a Christian with this view.
Don't most interpret that quote as meaning that God is omniscient?

I agree with Dawny and I also don't think this is a particularly unusual POV for Christians.

 

[Rainbow Mage]

I think dawny has a good understanding of it

 

[Guitar's Cry]

Friend Yosef,

Guess our friend Guitar's Cry would state BEER! as the reason why we are here-now!
So, Cheers! to beers!

Love & rgds

Woot!

The spirit of celebration is certainly integral to our existence.

 

[Rainbow Mage]

Hey beer is as good a reason as any

 

[budhabee]

I think im on the Dali Lama's side. I think we are here in order to be happy. I think every individual probably must come to the conclusion if they are happy or not. Even thru pain, sudden loss, illness, defeat, wars, religious wars, political wars.

 

[Self]

Friend Madhuri,



Life has no purpose.
There is no going or coming.
Life simply IS!

Love & rgds

Again, another thing that has been said by Zenzero that is perfect.

Frubals!

 

[Madhuri]

I think im on the Dali Lama's side. I think we are here in order to be happy. I think every individual probably must come to the conclusion if they are happy or not. Even thru pain, sudden loss, illness, defeat, wars, religious wars, political wars.

What exactly has the Dali Lama said?

 

[Orias]

I'm with Zenzero, this carnal existence here really has no purpose, but we can give it purpose. I have to believe that if for no other reason we exist to love and be shown love by others.

Or maybe we exist because our instincts tell us to. We don't need a driving force behind reasoning to exist. Like a bug, all he wants is to reproduce and survive, to become what so many hands have countlessly sought in vain.

 

[BruceDLimber]

I find it interesting the idea that God loved humans before He created us.
I wonder what it is that he loves! Are there more indepth explanations?

I know of none answering that question, no, although there are many other relevant passages, including this one!:

CCXXII "Man is the supreme Talisman. Lack of a proper education hath, however, deprived him of that which he doth inherently possess. Through a word proceeding out of the mouth of God he was called into being; by one word more he was guided to recognize the Source of his education; by yet another word his station and destiny were safeguarded. The Great Being saith: Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom."
"Gleanings," pp. 259-260

Best!

Bruce