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03-03-2018, 09:57 PM #1
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why are we here and what is our purpose ?
I ask that question a lot but no one can give me a definitive answer.
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03-03-2018, 11:34 PM #2
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narrow it down: non-theistic view or theistic view?
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03-03-2018, 11:47 PM #3
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If you have to ask...
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03-04-2018, 12:03 AM #4
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Why are we here?
Because we procreate.
What is our purpose?
To procreate.
"Some folks may have the luxury to hold out for “the perfect.” But a lot of Americans are hurting right now and they can’t wait for that." - Hillary Clinton
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03-04-2018, 12:07 AM #5
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I can't
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That's why I'm asking Originally Posted by plugboots
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03-04-2018, 12:30 AM #6
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It all started with a bang ...
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03-04-2018, 01:33 AM #7
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Science Math and History ? Originally Posted by huckbucket
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03-04-2018, 01:37 AM #8
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Originally Posted by fls
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03-04-2018, 04:46 AM #9
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On human potential, from Pico's Oration:
... if we wish to be the companions of the angels who traverse the ladder of Jacob, unless we are first instructed and rendered able to advance on that ladder duly, step by step, at no point to stray from it and to complete the alternate ascensions and descents. When we shall have been so prepared by the art of discourse or of reason, then, inspired by the spirit of the Cherubim, exercising philosophy through all the rungs of the ladder --- that is, of nature --- we shall penetrate being from its center to its surface and from its surface to its center. At one time we shall descend, dismembering with titanic force the ``unity'' of the ``many,'' like the members of Osiris; at another time, we shall ascend ...
A little later in time, Spearchucker says it even better in Hamlet II:2:
... that this goodly frame the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory; this most excellent canopy the air, look you, this brave o'er hanging firmament, this majestical roof, fretted with golden fire: why, it appeareth no other thing to me, than a foul and pestilent congregation of vapours. What a piece of work is man, How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty, In form and moving how express and admirable, In action how like an Angel, In apprehension how like a god, The beauty of the world, The paragon of animals. And yet to me, what is this quintessence of dust? Man delights not me; no, nor Woman neither; though by your smiling you seem to say so.Last edited by charles martel; 03-04-2018 at 05:19 AM.
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03-04-2018, 07:13 AM #10
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FUCK YOU MARY WAS A VIRGIN, ASSHOLE! Originally Posted by huckbucket
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03-05-2018, 03:33 PM #11
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I think this is moot and a waste of your energy and potential. Accept that you're a human being. Now focus the wasted energy on something a human being has control over. Like treating others better and that includes yourself. May you find peace within yourself someday.
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03-05-2018, 04:17 PM #12
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can't disagree with that. Originally Posted by ichibaneye
It's a question I ponder but I don't dwell on
I find it interesting how some people have a definitive answer and others will say "I have no clue". The ones the say they have no clue seem to be happier IMOriser4 - Ignore me! Please!
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03-05-2018, 04:26 PM #13
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We are here to ski. Our purpose is to ski as much as possible.
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03-05-2018, 05:16 PM #14
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FTW Originally Posted by yeahman
Best answer ever.
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03-05-2018, 05:20 PM #15
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03-05-2018, 05:47 PM #16
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we are here for the red ones.
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03-05-2018, 05:50 PM #17
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And to be verified by Harry. Originally Posted by oftpiste
Originally Posted by Downbound Train
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03-05-2018, 07:07 PM #18
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Originally Posted by PNWbrit
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03-05-2018, 07:08 PM #19
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Thank you! Originally Posted by yeahman
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03-05-2018, 07:42 PM #20
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I drink your milkshake!
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03-05-2018, 07:45 PM #21
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Originally Posted by oftpiste
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03-05-2018, 10:55 PM #22
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It certainly is. Originally Posted by yeahman
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03-06-2018, 01:21 AM #23
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Is the best life the hedonistic life? Originally Posted by yeahman
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03-06-2018, 10:16 AM #24
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Skiing as much as possible isn't necessarily hedonistic. It just means you balance your unselfish life (supporting family, raising kids, etc.) with your selfish life (skiing as much as possible). If your question is more along the lines of is it okay to be selfish about skiing sometimes, the answer is yes, it's not only okay but it's required. Originally Posted by thejongiest
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03-06-2018, 10:35 AM #25
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09th4hf Originally Posted by Kenny Satch
BBC Radio 4 starts running the 6th (Non-Adams) book of the series this week.
Hexagonal Phase
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Sixth series of the cult science fiction comedy, based on Eoin Colfer's book And Another Thing... with additional unpublished material by Douglas Adams. Originally Posted by Downbound Train
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