11 Jul 18
Originally posted by @fmfBelieving, as I do, that God does not exist, I would go further and say there is 'more' meaning in the life of an atheist, not less. A theist has 'fabricated meaning' while an atheist (liberated from such fabrications) has 'tangible meaning' based on such realities as procreation, survival, and happiness.
As far as I am concerned, it's the same as the meaning of the life of a theist.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeYes, I can see what you mean.
Believing, as I do, that God does not exist, I would go further and say there is 'more' meaning in the life of an atheist, not less. A theist has 'fabricated meaning' while an atheist (liberated from such fabrications) has 'tangible meaning' based on such realities as procreation, survival, and happiness.
However I think the "meaning" of people's lives is mainly defined and delineated by the impact they have on others and the impact others have on them, as opposed to things they imagine or believe about themselves.
So I think the "meaning" of a person's life, in practical and 'tangible' terms, is not directly affected by whether they are theists or atheists.
12 Jul 18
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Originally posted by @sonshipFor me: To come to understand, as much as possible, the universe and the nature of existence by all humanly attainable mathematical and mystical means while practicing kindness day by day.
The meaning of the life of an atheist is ___________ ?
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Originally posted by @soothfastThankyou for your explanation of something like a driving purpose.
For me: To come to understand, as much as possible, the universe and the nature of existence by all humanly attainable mathematical and mystical means while practicing kindness day by day.
No real argument from me. I'm pretty much just observing responses (with some recollection).
Originally posted by @sonshipNo real argument from me.
Thankyou for your explanation of something like a driving purpose.
No real argument from me. I'm pretty much just observing responses (with some recollection).
People with all manner of beliefs have been discussing meaning and purpose in life for as long as I have been here. Do you really think you might have a "real argument" against what other people describe as meaning and purpose in their lives? If your religiosity renders you so self-absorbed and so self-important that you think you can, it ought to give you some pause for thought.
12 Jul 18
Originally posted by @philokaliaCouldn't you be bothered to read the posts on this page?
So what do you think we thunk our purpose is?
I think the meaning and purpose of people's lives - atheists, theists alike - are mainly defined by the impacts they have on others and the impacts others have on them whether it be as individuals or in groups. If things they imagine or believe about themselves happen to animate them to have or feel these impacts, so be it.
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12 Jul 18
Originally posted by @fmfSounds likes you're more absorbed with me than I am.
[b]No real argument from me.
People with all manner of beliefs have been discussing meaning and purpose in life for as long as I have been here. Do you really think you might have a "real argument" against what other people describe as meaning and purpose in their lives? If your religiosity renders you so self-absorbed and so self-important that you think you can, it ought to give you some pause for thought.[/b]
You gave you glib few.
Now let some others write their views.