Why do we exist?

[Joeman]

Why do we exist?

These are 4 of the most popular answers to that question.

1. For no reason. We just exist. (Atheism)
2. We are all God and part of God. (Pantheism)
3. Our temporary existance is an just illusion. There are other dimensions of existance. (Buhdism?)
4. God created us all so we exist. (Theism)

How do we know who is right?

 

[Enigma'07]

1. For no reason. We just exist. (Atheism)

It takes work to live. Things want the least work possible, so in theory, we should not exist, therefore our very existence is an unlogical enigma.

2. We are all God and part of God. (Pantheism)

This makes no sense at all, because surly a person is no divided against himself. If this were true, wouldn't we all be united?

3. Our temporary existance is an just illusion. There are other dimensions of existance. (Buhdism?)

This is essentionaly the same as atheism in the sense that we exist somewhere, but there is no purpose. According to this phillosophy, there could be an infinate dimensions, the only purpose is to reach the next one.

 

[antifreeze]

Things want the least work possible, so in theory, we should not exist

1. no.
2. not all things on this planet want.
3. if this is so, then why haven't you shot yourself?

because surly a person is no divided against himself

1. dissociative disorder
2. id, ego, superego

the only purpose is to reach the next one

the "purpose" in buddhism is attaining enlightenment.

How do we know who is right?

joeman, why in hell are you asking this question? do you honestly expect an answer? why can't people just let others believe what they want?

 

[Enigma'07]

1. dissociative disorder
2. id, ego, superego

let me rephrase: surly a peorson of power cannot surivive long if there is no unity.

the "purpose" in buddhism is attaining enlightenment.

But if right now is only a mirage, then how do you know "enlightenment" won't be the same. It becomes an endless cycle.

3. if this is so, then why haven't you shot yourself?

a. I own no gun
b. I believe life has a purpose, otherwise I would have, and I would have killed as many others as I could also.

 

[JustARide]

Why do we exist?

Plastics.

 

[antifreeze]

let me rephrase: surly a peorson of power cannot surivive long if there is no unity.

and what makes you think there is no unity here?

But if right now is only a mirage, then how do you know "enlightenment" won't be the same. It becomes an endless cycle.

how does a christian know heaven won't be an eternal torment?

I believe life has a purpose, otherwise I would have, and I would have killed as many others as I could also.

that would make you both suicidal and a sociopath, but that does not mean atheists are also thus.

 

[antifreeze]

Plastics.

plastics do make it possible. well played.

 

[Enigma'07]

and what makes you think there is no unity here?

People kill each other every day over religious differances.

how does a christian know heaven won't be an eternal torment?

faith

that would make you both suicidal and a sociopath, but that does not mean atheists are also thus.

There is no right or wrong and there is no purpose to life, so thus what do words like suicidal and sociopath mean to me? Absolutly nothing! There is no such thing as justice for I am dead and there is nothing else of me and no punishment for me.

 

[antifreeze]

People kill each other every day over religious differances.

probably a generalization, but i'll accept it. but aren't we united in our wants? to live, love, be happy, and all of that trash? and for so many deaths occurring due to religious belief, is the whole of humanity crumbling?

There is no right or wrong

you have introduced a new argument here. you too think atheists have no morals? that we are unable to live as a part of society?

 

[rel]

We exist cause we were given birth to Natural instinctions to reproduce, thats the basis of all life forms