Now, now, not even that. There is no inherent meaning to our existence. What meaning our lives have is what meaning we ascribe to them. If you believe your life has no meaning, then that is how much meaning your life will have to you. You don't need to believe in a higher power, however, to know that your life will make a difference, even if only to those immediately around you. If you live your life in harmony with a melody you believe to be true, even if it's marching to the different drummer of Thoreau (or perhaps especially then, for you stand out all the more), your life will have a meaning of significance to you, and to others. No intrinsic meaning, but you give it meaning through your actions, thoughts, and beliefs.Originally Posted by DeFang
Oh, and ToolPunk, you should talk to Xena. She also believes strongly in Christianity, and was trying to stand up to us agnostics and atheists (some of whom are a bit reminiscent of true believers, themselves). She'll probably post in here soon enough, though.![]()