The meaning of life question is easy to answer :D

Vaskez · 08-30-2005, 09:54 AM

Actually, I'm serious.

Forget philosophising, people adjust the meaning of their life to their circumstances. But generalising, the meaning of life for must of the posters here is basically the same: grow up, get a good job you enjoy, maybe have a family and generally enjoy life. Gain as many experiences as possible using your 5 senses and die old and healthy for your age in your bed.

Of course there are other meanings, for "not the average" person. I'm talking about people who are believers in some well-defined, established life philosophy or religion, as opposed to people who have no specific religious beliefs.

For a really devout Christian for example (I'm not talking about people who are Christian merely on paper i.e. 95% of them), the meaning of life is to live life according to the Bible, spread the knowledge of the religion as much as possible, achieve a TRUE faith so that you can earn the eternal life beyond the bodily one. The meaning posted first above is secondary to this one in a true christian's life but they are not mutually exclusive.

Feel free to add the meaning of life for other religions that I'm less familiar with.

But am I right or not? See it's not that hard to define

Oh you meant WHY are we here? Well if you're the first kinda person, you don't need a reason: physics, chemistry, biology. If you're the 2nd, then it's obvious, defined by your religion.

peace, I'm out

Ziroc · 08-30-2005, 09:59 AM

Someone forgets about a ban currently on religion.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Feel free to discuss it, just keep with the rules, guys.

Vaskez serious? whoa... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Vaskez · 08-30-2005, 10:04 AM

Haha, yeah I made it so it's not a religious discussion. Hopefully it can slide under the rule barrier

Ziroc · 08-30-2005, 10:05 AM

[img]smile.gif[/img] We'll see, serious one. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Vaskez · 08-30-2005, 10:08 AM

*nods* damn right, I'm a respectable serious individual

johnny · 08-30-2005, 10:20 AM

Well, for me it's easy, drink as much beer as possible whitout falling off my chair. Day in day out.

Vaskez · 08-30-2005, 10:26 AM

See? Johnny agrees it's easy to define

Sever · 08-30-2005, 10:27 AM

Aargh! Who pushed your philosophy button vaskez? I shouldn't have hinted at other questions in your G&E thread. I seriously can't answer these questions.

[Edit: And don't even think about incorporating rhyme into your 'easy' answers. I'm not ready for the mental hospital...

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[ 08-30-2005, 10:30 AM: Message edited by: Sever ]

Vaskez · 08-30-2005, 10:27 AM

yep it's all your fault Sever

burnzey boi · 08-30-2005, 10:29 AM

The reason of life is to fend off would be predators (possibly such as dinosaurs), attract a mate and keep the cycle of life going.

But then as a father you have to answer the most trikiest qustion in the book, "Daaaaad, where did i come from?". You stutter with shock at his question and reply "Erm, well you see son err.. when a man and a woman get together.." After the conversation, your young lad stares at you with open eyes and a gaping mouth, and you have just relized by saying 4 sentances you have drunk 14 glasses of water, needing to go to the toilet realy bad. thats 6 more glasses you need in a whole day!

08-30-2005, 09:54 AM	#1
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Actually, I'm serious. Forget philosophising, people adjust the meaning of their life to their circumstances. But generalising, the meaning of life for must of the posters here is basically the same: grow up, get a good job you enjoy, maybe have a family and generally enjoy life. Gain as many experiences as possible using your 5 senses and die old and healthy for your age in your bed. Of course there are other meanings, for "not the average" person. I'm talking about people who are believers in some well-defined, established life philosophy or religion, as opposed to people who have no specific religious beliefs. For a really devout Christian for example (I'm not talking about people who are Christian merely on paper i.e. 95% of them), the meaning of life is to live life according to the Bible, spread the knowledge of the religion as much as possible, achieve a TRUE faith so that you can earn the eternal life beyond the bodily one. The meaning posted first above is secondary to this one in a true christian's life but they are not mutually exclusive. Feel free to add the meaning of life for other religions that I'm less familiar with. But am I right or not? See it's not that hard to define Oh you meant WHY are we here? Well if you're the first kinda person, you don't need a reason: physics, chemistry, biology. If you're the 2nd, then it's obvious, defined by your religion. peace, I'm out __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

08-30-2005, 09:59 AM	#2
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 11,727	Someone forgets about a ban currently on religion.. [img]smile.gif[/img] Feel free to discuss it, just keep with the rules, guys. Vaskez serious? whoa... [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Ironworks Gaming's Official Youtube Gaming Channel

08-30-2005, 10:04 AM	#3
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Haha, yeah I made it so it's not a religious discussion. Hopefully it can slide under the rule barrier __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

08-30-2005, 10:05 AM	#4
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 11,727	[img]smile.gif[/img] We'll see, serious one. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________ Ironworks Gaming's Official Youtube Gaming Channel

08-30-2005, 10:08 AM	#5
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	nods damn right, I'm a respectable serious individual __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

08-30-2005, 10:20 AM	#6
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	Well, for me it's easy, drink as much beer as possible whitout falling off my chair. Day in day out. __________________

08-30-2005, 10:26 AM	#7
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	See? Johnny agrees it's easy to define __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

08-30-2005, 10:27 AM	#8
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 44 Posts: 3,293	Aargh! Who pushed your philosophy button vaskez? I shouldn't have hinted at other questions in your G&E thread. I seriously can't answer these questions. [Edit: And don't even think about incorporating rhyme into your 'easy' answers. I'm not ready for the mental hospital... ] [ 08-30-2005, 10:30 AM: Message edited by: Sever ] __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

08-30-2005, 10:27 AM	#9
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	yep it's all your fault Sever __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

08-30-2005, 10:29 AM	#10
burnzey boi Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: September 14, 2004 Location: Western Australia Age: 34 Posts: 800	The reason of life is to fend off would be predators (possibly such as dinosaurs), attract a mate and keep the cycle of life going. But then as a father you have to answer the most trikiest qustion in the book, "Daaaaad, where did i come from?". You stutter with shock at his question and reply "Erm, well you see son err.. when a man and a woman get together.." After the conversation, your young lad stares at you with open eyes and a gaping mouth, and you have just relized by saying 4 sentances you have drunk 14 glasses of water, needing to go to the toilet realy bad. thats 6 more glasses you need in a whole day! __________________ burnzey - The Australian kiss, like a French kiss, but down under (Main)Undead Mage - 70, Orc Warrior - 70, Blood Elf Paladin - 70, Orc Shaman - 70, Troll Rogue - 70, Orc Hunter - 65, UD Warlock 61, BE Priest 60, Tauren Drood - 60 OM NOM NOM NOM

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