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Hope12 · Jun 2, 2011, 05:17 AM

Hello,

We who live life can suffer many problems, and our life is about 70 years or maybe a little longer. It makes me wonder what life is all about. What is it's purpose if all we do is get born, live a short time and die? Can anyone explain that?

Peace,
Hope12

Wondergirl · Jun 2, 2011, 06:50 AM

No matter our circumstances, we're here to love God and love each other.

J_9 · Jun 2, 2011, 07:00 AM

Since this isn't on any of the religious boards I'm going to say that we are here to make a difference in someone's life.

Our purpose isn't to "get born, live a short time and die," but rather to make a difference. Help others, be kind and generous, etc.

excon · Jun 2, 2011, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by Hope12

What is it's purpose if all we do is get born, live a short time and die? Can anyone explain that?

Hello Hope:

I've explained it before... I think you want JUSTIFICATION for your religions beliefs. I don't have any of that...

As intelligent as we are, our purpose here is NO different than a worms. That is to propagate the species... If we DIDN'T do that, all the religion in the world won't make us last.

I know you'd like to make us MORE important, in terms of our "purpose" than a worm, but we aren't.

excon

Wondergirl · Jun 2, 2011, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by excon

I know you'd like to make us MORE important, in terms of our "purpose" than a worm, but we aren't.

Dear excon:

But... but... but do worms love each other unconditionally?

With unconditional love,
WG

excon · Jun 2, 2011, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Wondergirl

but do worms love each other unconditionally?

Hello again, WG:

I think they do. But, they don't hafta. You can propagate without love.

excon

PS> To my friend, Hope: If you'd like me to stop posting on your threads, I will. I have a feeling that I upset you, and I don't want to do that.

Hope12 · Jun 2, 2011, 08:51 AM

Hello J9,

Thank you for your respectful answer. I too believe we are here to make a difference in somebody else's life.
Many have not learned how to treat others with respect, kindness and love, yet they speak about love but have not yet learned what it means.

Thank you again for your reply.

Peace,Hope12

Hope12 · Jun 2, 2011, 09:10 AM

Hello Econ,

I've explained it before... I think you want JUSTIFICATION for your religions beliefs. I don't have any of that...

As intelligent as we are, our purpose here is NO different than a worms. That is to propagate the species... If we DIDN'T do that, all the religion in the world won't make us last.

I know you'd like to make us MORE important, in terms of our "purpose" than a worm, but we aren't.

PS> To my friend, Hope: If you'd like me to stop posting on your threads, I will. I have a feeling that I upset you, and I don't want to do that.

First, I never get upset over what another person states, it't just their opinion and we are all entitleed to our opinion!

Second, this question is not religious, it is a general question. No one needs to justify my religion, it stands on it's own.

Also as to us being compared to worms is ridiculous. I like to think of humans as higher then worms.

As to commenting on any of my threads, please feel free to post all you want to, I always enjoy hearing from you. As least you post replies, some on here don't!

Eace,
Hope12

QLP · Jun 2, 2011, 03:57 PM

The purpose of my life is to learn, love and be loved, experience, endure, enjoy, care, share, teach others - if only through my mistakes, make a little difference where I can, and to do what I can to help my children lead their own fulfilling lives.

Up to you what the purpose of your life is.

Alty · Jun 2, 2011, 04:26 PM

Hope, we are better then worms. We don't sizzle and die in the sunlight when it rains. :)

I can't speak for all mankind, I can only speak for myself. My purpose in life is to be a good mother, raise two great human beings that will hopefully raise more wonderful human beings.

I would love to leave a mark. I think I have, on this site. I am a survivor of childhood molestation. I lost both of my wonderful parents to cancer, and I'm active in the cause to find a cure. I live each day like it's my last, because I know that life can be short. I make funiture, I paint, I live my life as best I can.

I hope that others are doing the same, on their terms. That's really all we can hope for. :)

Hope12 · Jun 3, 2011, 03:59 AM

Hello Altenweg,

I too strife to be a good mother, even though my children are grown, they still come to me for advice. As to leaving 0ur mark in this world, I feel we all do by the way we live our life and how we treat others.

I am sorry to hear of your parents death from Cancer. The fact that you use your time and effort in trying to find a cure, is a fine way ,to use your life. I too have lost ones to Cancer. I look forward one day when they do find a cure. Until then, may we all make our mark in this world by our fine conduct and by helping all those we can.

Peace,
Hope12

Hope12 · Jun 3, 2011, 06:06 AM

True that is part of it!

Alty · Jun 3, 2011, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Hope12

Hello Altenweg,

I too strife to be a good mother, even though my children are grown, they still come to me for advice. As to leaving 0ur mark in this world, I feel we all do by the way we live our life and how we treat others.

I am sorry to hear of your parents death from Cancer. The fact that you use your time and effort in trying to find a cure, is a fine way ,to use your life. I too have lost ones to Cancer. I look forward one day when they do find a cure. Until then, may we all make our mark in this world by our fine conduct and by helping all those we can.

Peace,
Hope12

I hope to live to see the cure for cancer. :)

Sadly, I doubt there's one person on this earth that doesn't know at least one person that died from cancer, or who's suffering and surviving this terrible disease. I lost both my parents to the disease, and my husbands parents both died from cancer as well. We're not leaving a great genetic blueprint for our kids. The facts are, both of us and our kids will likely die of cancer. It's in our genes.

I do what I can. It's not a lot, I do the cancer walks, try to collect donations for the cause, wear my pink ribbon during breast cancer month, etc. etc. I wish I could do more. My finances aren't such that I contribute out of pocket, but I do what I can. :)

Just Dahlia · Jun 4, 2011, 06:36 PM

It is about whatever you want it to be. It is LIFE! And should be cherished in your own way.
It should never be taken for granted and never taken lightly... because it could be gone tomorrow.:(

Stringer · Jun 5, 2011, 01:42 PM

Life is like a jigsaw puzzle, but you don't have the picture on the front of the box to know what it's supposed to look like.

Sometimes, you're not even sure if you've got all the pieces.

Stringer

Wondergirl · Jun 5, 2011, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Stringer

Life is like a jigsaw puzzle, but you don't have the picture on the front of the box to know what it's supposed to look like.

Sometimes, you're not even sure if you've got all the pieces.

Stringer

I'm missing a corner piece. It is part of a chimney, sort of brick red with gray grout. Do you have it?

Stringer · Jun 5, 2011, 02:53 PM

I see all and know all things. Check under the sheets.

Wondergirl · Jun 5, 2011, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Stringer

Check under the sheets.

Only cracker crumbs there.

Stringer · Jun 5, 2011, 03:04 PM

Check the cat's liter box then... :)

Wondergirl · Jun 5, 2011, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Stringer

Check the cat's liter box then.... :)

(Are we hijacking this thread?)

I've looked everywhere. I think you have it.