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What is the purpose of humanity?
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<blockquote data-quote="Logan2003Cobra" data-source="post: 16650112" data-attributes="member: 17851"><p>Most things in nature are driven based on basic needs including survival and procreation, but humans are unique in that we have strong emotions and therefore want/need a <em>sense</em> of purpose that surviving and procreating doesn't provide.</p><p></p><p>Whether you are religious or agnostic, nature provides multiple examples of how to live. Animals often find safety, contentment, and depending on the situation peace, through community and social interaction. Humans are very similar and have always functioned within specific communities (national origin / geographic location, race, religion, type of business or trade, hobbies, etc.).</p><p></p><p>Another problem with humans is that we often confuse short term pleasure (sex, video games, sports, etc.) with long-term happiness that is often found through family, friends, charity, service, etc. again, similar to nature. Where humans can be better than what we observe in nature, is in consciously and actively learning, growing, and helping others.</p><p></p><p>I believe that most people turn to religion to help them resolve what can't be (or hasn't been) explained through our current understanding of science and the universe.</p><p></p><p>I don't think religion as a whole to be a bad thing, especially when the messages are positive and uplifting.</p><p></p><p>You likely know what brings you joy, happiness, and satisfaction, even if it's the <em>pursuit</em> of learning and growing as a person. These by the way, are the reasons you <em>should</em> be attending church or studying scripture (or science, or a career, etc.).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Logan2003Cobra, post: 16650112, member: 17851"] Most things in nature are driven based on basic needs including survival and procreation, but humans are unique in that we have strong emotions and therefore want/need a [i]sense[/i] of purpose that surviving and procreating doesn't provide. Whether you are religious or agnostic, nature provides multiple examples of how to live. Animals often find safety, contentment, and depending on the situation peace, through community and social interaction. Humans are very similar and have always functioned within specific communities (national origin / geographic location, race, religion, type of business or trade, hobbies, etc.). Another problem with humans is that we often confuse short term pleasure (sex, video games, sports, etc.) with long-term happiness that is often found through family, friends, charity, service, etc. again, similar to nature. Where humans can be better than what we observe in nature, is in consciously and actively learning, growing, and helping others. I believe that most people turn to religion to help them resolve what can't be (or hasn't been) explained through our current understanding of science and the universe. I don't think religion as a whole to be a bad thing, especially when the messages are positive and uplifting. You likely know what brings you joy, happiness, and satisfaction, even if it's the [i]pursuit[/i] of learning and growing as a person. These by the way, are the reasons you [i]should[/i] be attending church or studying scripture (or science, or a career, etc.). [/QUOTE]
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