I was chatting to my mum last weekend and she was really surprised when I said that I didn't think there was any point to life (not in a suicidal way, I'm perfectly content, and even happy most of the time, but in the sense that you're born, you die and what happens in between doesn't really have any bearing on the universe). I've repeated this to a few people since, who have varying religious views and they all seem to think I'm missing something although they haven't been able to say anything to me that has made me understand what.
But now it's got me wondering whether my life would be improved if I could see a deeper meaning to life. I tend to just get on with life, not dwelling too much on things that have happened, and not stressing too much about the future. I'm in a happy relationship, enjoy my job, am involved in various local & work related groups.
I attend Church of Scotland services although not every week and do feel a sense of belonging although I have trouble believing the whole creed and don't agree with all the church's views. I do believe that there was more than science can explain to the creation of the universe but I don't see a point to continuing the human race for the sake of continuing the human race, or that we have a purpose as guardians of the planet/creatures on it (they'd probably be better off without us).
I do think that people should live their lives to their full potential without negatively impacting on others/the planet but just because everybody should have a right to that.
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Am I missing something
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curly13 · 16/04/2013 17:02
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