What is the meaning of life?

[badazz5001]

Why are we hear. What is the point of pretty much everything? Oh and I suck at spelling so shut the hell up assholes.everything?

[zendahl]

There is no meaning. We all suck. Go end it.

[Joodah]

42.

biologically? to reproduce, and spread the species.
other than that, i got no idea.

[SyntheticTacos]

At 3/14/07 07:30 PM, Joodah wrote: 42.

biologically? to reproduce, and spread the species.
other than that, i got no idea.

Aw man, I was going to say 42... :(

[LegendaryLukus]

I would refer you to Monty Python's Meaning of Life which, after numerous pirate insurance groups, states that no enough people are wearing hats.....and something about earning your soul.....mainly the hat thing though

[MidgetHobo]

At 3/14/07 08:11 PM, LegendaryLukus wrote: I would refer you to Monty Python's Meaning of Life which, after numerous pirate insurance groups, states that no enough people are wearing hats.....and something about earning your soul.....mainly the hat thing though

I second that.

[deslona]

Why are we here? What's life all about?
Is God really real, or is there some doubt?
Well, tonight, we're going to sort it all out,
For, tonight, it's 'The Meaning of Life'.

What's the point of all this hoax?
Is it the chicken and the egg time? Are we just yolks?
Or, perhaps, we're just one of God's little jokes.
Well, ça c'est 'The Meaning of Life'.

Is life just a game where we make up the rules
While we're searching for something to say,
Or are we just simply spiralling coils
Of self-replicating DN-- nay, nay, nay, nay, nay, nay, nay.

What is life? What is our fate?
Is there a Heaven and Hell? Do we reincarnate?
Is mankind evolving, or is it too late?
Well, tonight, here's 'The Meaning of Life'.

For millions, this 'life' is a sad vale of tears,
Sitting 'round with really nothing to say
While the scientists say we're just simply spiralling coils
Of self-replicating DN-- nay, nay, nay, nay, nay, nay, nay.

So, just why-- why are we here,
And just what-- what-- what-- what do we fear?
Well, ce soir, for a change, it will all be made clear,
For this is 'The Meaning of Life'. C'est le sens de la vie.
This is 'The Meaning of Life'.

As for 42 the reason Life = 42 = 101010 = In binary, which is ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF

[Kev-o]

The meaning of life is to reproduce.

[Sidorio]

There's no set reason.

[NetWar]

There is no reason,

accept it or end it...or atleast tolerate it....

We just reproduce for the survival of our species.... thats it....

We just try to fill the time between the moment of birth and dieing

[UWDarDar17]

The meaning of life is to find places to put your stuff. Think about it.

[badazz5001]

I dont know evrething you just said but Im depressed now.

[BlisteringFreakachuu]

People, man... people.

[Explixitt]

Well, I would think that that is an impossible question to answer,
I would say that God will tell you when you meet him in the spiritual world.
But you can't come back and tell humanity, because there is a theory that if that specific question cannot be answered, or else all the laws of physics aren't going to apply,

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Theory is, that God created life for a reason, but that reason is too complex for human minds, too powerful for our brains to hold, and we aren't worthy for that question to be answered. So it is impossible.

And if we did answer it, existance will be destroyed.

[Draconias]

I have spent time in serious thought about this issue and believe I have narrowed down the real meanings of life (those actually pursued by people) to four categories:

1. Achievement
2. Contentment
3. Continuation
4. Enlightenment

Some find meaning by pursuing Achievement: discovering a world-changing technology, becoming extraordinarily rich, constructing a famous building, becoming president, or similar goals. Accomplishing something significant can be the focus of your life, even if "significant" could be something as small as helping one man recover from poverty.

Others find meaning by reaching Contentment: a stable retirement with a loving family, long hikes through forests, or living on a beach and surfing every day. When you reach a stable point in life, it can create a trainquil, long-lasting joy.

Still others seek Continuation: children, a lasting fame, a novel remembered for centuries. There are so many ways to reach this goal, but they all revolve around one thing: beating Death, somehow. Almost everyone seeks Continuation, even if it just means believing in an Afterlife of some sort.

A small few chase Enlightenment: becoming a life-long scientific researcher, becoming a monk, or leaving on a soul-searching journey. Enlightenment is the hardest goal to complete because what you seek lies within yourself, you just don't know how to see it. There is no physical path, which makes it nearly impossible to follow.

Your immediate reaction may be to reject any definitive "Meaning of Life," but take a second and think about thes ideas. If you can come up with any which don't fit my categories, tell me. If you happen to be right, then I'll explore the issue further, but if you're wrong, I'll see if I can show you how it fits into the categories.

[Draconias]

At 3/16/07 08:51 PM, intrinsik2 wrote: Self-Affirmation, under which all those are sought. (If you want to make a hierarchy out of it)

I'm not sure I quite understand the logic behind that addition. To my knowledge, "self affirmation" usually refers to a defensive tactic for maintaining self-esteem by focusing on your strong areas. In what sense are you using that word, and how does it apply to the four mentioned categories?

I can understand, to a degree, how your strong points would affect your focus across those categories (more often than not you enjoy what you are good at), but I am not entirely sure how you intend it to fit.

[JakeHero]

It all depends. It varies if you believe in a higher power. If you don't, then there is no purpose whatsoever. Even surviving becomes irrelevant since nature cares very little for the proliferation of a species.

[Grunty117]

My personal belief is that the purpose of life here on Earth is to help other life and create new life. And serve God, but that's dependent on your religious preference. Basically, the purpose of life is... life.

[Evannator]

At 3/17/07 12:08 AM, JakeHero wrote: It all depends. It varies if you believe in a higher power. If you don't, then there is no purpose whatsoever. Even surviving becomes irrelevant since nature cares very little for the proliferation of a species.

Thats why i decided most atheists care less about where they go in life, or what they do.

[stafffighter]

The meaning of life is to enjoy every sandwich

[Grunty117]

At 3/17/07 01:42 AM, stafffighter wrote: The meaning of life is to enjoy every sandwich

Amen to that!

[Evannator]

Not only is it to enjoy every sandwich, but to enjoy every bite of beef jerkey, that is my own elaboration on your clearly agreeable post.

[4est]

At 3/14/07 06:37 PM, badazz5001 wrote: Why are we hear. What is the point of pretty much everything?

uh duh 42

[Brick-top]

To live, spawn and die.

[snapper5]

meaning of life, reproduce and waste time on NG!

[Sekhem]

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/layout04/the _meaning_of_life.gif

[French31]

Try to find the answer by yourself. There is no ultimate answer (but 42, of course ^^), you have to find your answer. It's deep into you.

When I was young, I knew the answer was God. Now it's not that simple.

[BocesPlayer]

Meaning of life,

Everyone should have a purpose to exist. If you don't help or benefit others in some way you are just a waste of life.

[Jesus-In-Vegas]

One theory states that once the meaning of this Universe is discovered, this Universe will completely disapear, and another, even more strange and bizarre universe will appear. Another theory states that this has already happened.

-Douglas Adams.

I thought it might be relevant to this discussion.

[Elecmonkey]

I tried looking up the meaning of life in a dictionary, all i found was 2 pages saying " in the act of being alive or living"