Monday, June 11, 2007
The Meaning of Life
I thought I should start my blog with the biggest topic I could think of.
Yes, that's right, I have discovered the Meaning of Life. But first, I have to ask the question, "Why does there have to be a meaning?" If you believe in the Bible, you'd say. "..because The Bible tells me so." But this perspective aside, why isn't it possible that there is no meaning at all? Maybe life just is. Why not? Too hard to swallow?
Okay then, here it is... (Trumpets) ..... The Meaning of Life is.... (Drum roll) .... is.....
Yes, that's right, I have discovered the Meaning of Life. But first, I have to ask the question, "Why does there have to be a meaning?" If you believe in the Bible, you'd say. "..because The Bible tells me so." But this perspective aside, why isn't it possible that there is no meaning at all? Maybe life just is. Why not? Too hard to swallow?Okay then, here it is... (Trumpets) ..... The Meaning of Life is.... (Drum roll) .... is.....
"LIFE"
And what about that God 'up there' rolling his eye. On that subject, would the universe be any less awesome if there were no God? Would life be any less wonderful? Maybe....
The real question is not "What is the meaning?", but "Why are you asking the question?"
That's it. Now lets all go on with life and stop worrying about it. "But, but , there must be more." you say. Why? Isn't LIFE enough for you? God's eyes must be rolling back in his head, "These people! I create the universe out of nothing, build in all the physical laws that make life a statistical certainty, and what do I get? What's the meaning?!"
And what about that God 'up there' rolling his eye. On that subject, would the universe be any less awesome if there were no God? Would life be any less wonderful? Maybe....
The real question is not "What is the meaning?", but "Why are you asking the question?"
Why blog?
First, I thought it would be a nice way to communicate with people I know about various subjects. Second, exchanging ideas with others helps me to crystalize my own ideas. Lastly, sometimes I just want to 'get it off my chest.' Almost every day, I see things, and hear things, that make me grit my teeth. A blog is cheaper than dental work. And then sometimes, I get one of those 'Aha' moments, and I want to share it with someone.
