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Mom

June 30, 2009, 01:12:01 AM
Can any life have "purpose" without faith in God? Can an atheist's life have "purpose"?

Exterminator

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June 30, 2009, 09:14:53 AM
And what "purpose" does faith in God bring?  How does worshipping that which doesn't exist make life meaningful?
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

pariann

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June 30, 2009, 10:34:56 AM
Do purpose and meaningful go hand in hand?
Looks like I've come full circle.

Exterminator

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June 30, 2009, 11:06:51 AM
Quote from: pariann on June 30, 2009, 10:34:56 AM
Do purpose and meaningful go hand in hand?

Is this a discussion of semantics?
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

pariann

#4
June 30, 2009, 11:20:30 AM
More of definition.

I think something can have a purpose without it being meaningful.  I mean, a fork has a purpose, but other utensils can be used to perform the same task.  Is the fork's purpose meaningful?  I don't think it really is.
Looks like I've come full circle.

Henry Hawk

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June 30, 2009, 11:45:55 AM
if you stick a fork in someones ass to get their attention........it becomes very meaningful
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

pariann

#6
June 30, 2009, 11:56:05 AM
To both of you, especially if they call the cops.   But I don't believe the purpose of the fork is to get someones attention.  Do you?
Looks like I've come full circle.

Exterminator

#7
June 30, 2009, 11:58:26 AM
Quote from: pariann on June 30, 2009, 11:20:30 AM
I mean, a fork has a purpose, but other utensils can be used to perform the same task.

Try eating spaghetti with a spoon. 
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

me

#8
June 30, 2009, 03:23:19 PM
Quote from: Mom on June 30, 2009, 01:12:01 AM
Can any life have "purpose" without faith in God? Can an atheist's life have "purpose"?
My grandson is an atheist and he seems to have a purpose.  He wants much the same thing as someone who has faith in god he just believes in being true to himself and good to others.  I don't know if I can explain this right but he appreciates the things that nature has provided for us and, although he looks to no "creator" as such, looks within himself for solving his problems and reaches out to those close to him if he needs help.  So I guess his purpose would be to make himself and those close to him and anyone he happens to come into contact with feel welcome and comfortable in this world.  I have never known him to make fun of or put down anyone who is less fortunate than himself nor have I ever known him to not be understanding of others misfortune or problems. 
Trump 2020

pariann

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June 30, 2009, 04:46:43 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on June 30, 2009, 11:58:26 AM
Try eating spaghetti with a spoon. 
I have, there is no law that says spaghetti must be eaten as 8 inch long strings.
Looks like I've come full circle.

Elaine

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June 30, 2009, 10:35:10 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 30, 2009, 11:45:55 AM
if you stick a fork in someones ass to get their attention........it becomes very meaningful

:devil4:

i snorted
Red meat is not bad for you, fuzzy green meat is bad for you.

me

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July 01, 2009, 01:16:11 AM
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