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Oh so you think that being here is like some 'prize' that we get? I think this is a very selfish and self serving way to act. I hate to break this to ya, but some people wish they weren't here...Quote:
Originally posted by Beyond_Style
SwishY, I think that is exactly the reason an individual is sent to earth. An individual enjoying life is, I think, a very good reason to be here. Mankind on the other hand, is probably here for some good reason, which I don't even want to ponder.:rolleyes:
I'm sorry if it came out wrong. I didn't say anything about life being a prize. I was asserting that the best thing that an individual can do with his or her life is to enjoy it. And face it, being selfish and self-serving is an adaptive trait that all humans are born with. There's nothing wrong with a little selfishness. You can't get rich or have a beautiful girlfriend without pissing somebody off. Am I right?
we are here so that our DNA can carry out its programming
to learn flash! :D and make millions of $/£ (hopefully)
not really sure.......
Nope.Quote:
Originally posted by Beyond_Style
I'm sorry if it came out wrong. I didn't say anything about life being a prize. I was asserting that the best thing that an individual can do with his or her life is to enjoy it. And face it, being selfish and self-serving is an adaptive trait that all humans are born with. There's nothing wrong with a little selfishness. You can't get rich or have a beautiful girlfriend without pissing somebody off. Am I right?
You're big on Star Trek I take it :DQuote:
Originally posted by crazybonkers
we are here so that our DNA can carry out its programming
SwishY:
Well, do you have anything else to say? My opinion might not appeal to you, but I'd like to hear yours.
[Edited by Beyond_Style on 03-24-2001 at 07:00 PM]
There is only one reason that I have ever heard that makes sense as to why were are all here. It is also the only reason which truly explains such things like why bad things happen to good people.
That reason is to LEARN.
Learning is a good reason to be here. But I can relate that to my previous argument that the best thing one can do with his life is to enjoy it. Discovering new things and ideas increases our understanding of the world and therefore gives us the ability to increase the quality of life. So I come to the conclusion of learning makes life more bearable, and therefore let's us enjoy it as much as our knowledge let's us. And bad things do happen to great people, and I don't think that there is a specific reason for that. Bad things happen to bad people as well. Good things happen to both bad and good people.
Maybe I should rephrase that. We are here for our souls to learn. And yes it does explain why bad things happen.Quote:
Originally posted by Beyond_Style
Learning is a good reason to be here. But I can relate that to my previous argument that the best thing one can do with his life is to enjoy it. Discovering new things and ideas increases our understanding of the world and therefore gives us the ability to increase the quality of life. So I come to the conclusion of learning makes life more bearable, and therefore let's us enjoy it as much as our knowledge let's us. And bad things do happen to great people, and I don't think that there is a specific reason for that. Bad things happen to bad people as well. Good things happen to both bad and good people.
So go ahead and explain it! I have no idea what you mean when you say "our souls", how can souls learn? Cognitive psychology has shown that the only thing capapble of learning is the brain. So you're going to have to explain your belief system before I can undertand your theory of "soul education". Do you mean our souls are reincarnated in other forms but retain knowledge learned in past life experiences?
Cognitive psychology is man made and self serving.Quote:
Originally posted by Beyond_Style
Cognitive psychology has shown that the only thing capapble of learning is the brain.
Heh, the idea of "souls" is also man-made and self-serving, my friend.
First of all everything in life needs a name or label.Quote:
Originally posted by Beyond_Style
Heh, the idea of "souls" is also man-made and self-serving, my friend.
Second of all how is having a soul self serving? You really lost me there.
Well you lost me back when you said that self-educating souls are the reason mankind inhabits the earth. The statement: "I have a soul" equates with "God loves me". Its just not provable.
Man created such supernatural ideas to fulfill the desire to understand. Religion is the answer to all of those unanswerable questions.
Therefore the idea of souls is man made, as is God, and self-serving in that it provides an assurance that somebody's making sure that Mankind is going where its supposed to go.
I do not equate having a soul with the idea that God or any one else loves me.
Why not?
Because they are two totally seperate things.Quote:
Originally posted by Beyond_Style
Why not?
Does your keyboard love your monitor, just because they are of the same system?
You're also using the term 'Love' which is also man made.
That's what I'm trying to point out. All these terms and ideas are man-made. And about your computer peripherals having relationships... well, that's just weird. When I said having a soul equates to the love of god, I meant that they are both man-made and self-serving.
And you're avoiding my questions. I want you to explain what why you think we're here. I know.. to learn. But elaborate, I'm not understanding what you mean exactly.
What exactly are you supposed to do with your God, if not .. love him?
I agree with this. Religion is the answer to all. Thats some of why I dont believe.. its just too convient.