Gee, when Preston says big, you really go BIG. -.-' I don't know if that last one will ever be answered. I mean, I know what I believe, but I don't know what the truth is. I do think that however we came to be, we were put here with one purpose in mind. I mean, everyone has to find their own meaning, their own purpose for living as individuals. Because, to live without a purpose, is really the same as being dead. (I think so, anyway). It can seem pointless when you think about how we die to live (war sucks -.-) and we're all born to eventually die. But, I swear, we can't just be aimlessly wandering the Earth. We're human beings, you know? We were given the gift of reason! We have goals and aspirations and emotions and dreams! Who ever created us did an awesome job! The thought of death is depressing and it makes it seem like there's no point in doing ANYTHING while you're alive. But, even in death, there's beauty, and there's something to be admired about the human race. Like, after 9/11, Americans came together in a time a tragedy. Yeah, that's a much smaller scale than the world, but it's an example. That's what I'm saying- we're all connected, and we were put here to work together towards some goal that we can't comprehend yet. There's got to be some FORCE out there keeping an eye on us, whether it be an omnipotent being like a god, or aliens, or whatever, someone has to be looking out for us and wondering when we'll catch on. Maybe that's just me being hopeful, and maybe that's all religion really is. Maybe we're all just afraid deep down inside that all this is for nothing. Maybe it makes us feel better to believe that someone out there cares for us, and we'll be taken care of after we die. Whoa, I think I went off on a tangent there. Sorry, Mari ^^'
Go big or go home, huh? Anyway, although I can change somethings about what Marissa stated, I still agree with what she says. We still have our own paths we forge, etc, but...
I love your comment, Marissa (and sure, why not, Nathan)-- the first page made me laugh out loud. Thank you for your thoughful comment; I thought it was well processed and viable(my mind). Anyway, I feel like these questions are never going to be answered, there's probably no right or wrong answers. Humans evolved to be great thinkers and capable of many things... Sigh, this is a pretty big answer. Controversial and I don't much messy things to stir up because of it.
Well, I kinda have other questions like
What does "eternal" mean? How do we know what eternal means when we don't see it?
Good point, Mari. It's a tough question that may never be answered. But, it sure is fun to talk about while we're here. (Way to leave us hanging, Nathan ;P)
I could go on a trip for hours thinking about some of this stuff. Wow, how big is the universe...I used to have some pretty crazy ideas about it when I was a kid. At one point, when I was maybe seven, I thought Earth was the universe, and that's all there was, and I thought there was this God sitting up in heaven, (and heaven to me occupied all the extra space in the solar system. When the song said "he's got the whole world in his hands", I took it literally. -.-) and there was a library, and he would sit around all day reading story books to his angels about our lives, and when the story ended, that's when we died. That was my universe. (I'd like to think I've gotten just a bit smarter in ten years. ;P) What are these scientists doing all day? They need to get on that and answer that question.
And Eternal is like a measurement of time, which no one can see. You can't see five minutes, but you can see what happens in five minutes. I get what you mean though. Eternity is a bit longer than five minutes. ^^' I don't think there's really an answer for that....but I have my philosophy, and this just comes from how I was raised. To me it's a measurement of time from the time we're born until, pretty much, the end of the world.
Oh, I love this: your question about eternity just made me think of something I hadn't before. It got me thinking about how cheesy Twilight is, really, and how, no, one lifetime just cannot be enough for Bella. She pretty much gives up her soul to be with Edward for an eternity. And, for what? Love? What's the limit, you know? When is it not enough to love someone? And, what is love anyways? Is it nice? Sure, of course. But, it just feels like love doesn't mean anything anymore. Thoughts on the million things I said....?
Sorry, I feel like I kinda took over. But, you just ask these difficult questions, Mari. ^^' lol
You've done it again, Marissa. =) I love what you said about the eternity question. I can understand exactly what you said-- and to me, everything has a limit and no one knows the end of eternity. We never know when the world will end but we do know that there's a limit in any life. What, scientists predicted the sun is going to die out, right? Well, it's pretty much true because we've seen stars die. But it takes many many, many years. But many years don't account for "eternity". So, thanks for your comment. I enjoyed reading them. And as for Nathan, your comments are random as always.
I have a many other questions related to eternity and others that can't be answered by evidence. I guess this is why the human mind is so intriguing-- we have the ability to make our selves deep in thought... Which I think is unique compared to other living organisms in the world...
Gee, when Preston says big, you really go BIG. -.-' I don't know if that last one will ever be answered. I mean, I know what I believe, but I don't know what the truth is. I do think that however we came to be, we were put here with one purpose in mind. I mean, everyone has to find their own meaning, their own purpose for living as individuals. Because, to live without a purpose, is really the same as being dead. (I think so, anyway). It can seem pointless when you think about how we die to live (war sucks -.-) and we're all born to eventually die. But, I swear, we can't just be aimlessly wandering the Earth. We're human beings, you know? We were given the gift of reason! We have goals and aspirations and emotions and dreams! Who ever created us did an awesome job! The thought of death is depressing and it makes it seem like there's no point in doing ANYTHING while you're alive. But, even in death, there's beauty, and there's something to be admired about the human race. Like, after 9/11, Americans came together in a time a tragedy. Yeah, that's a much smaller scale than the world, but it's an example. That's what I'm saying- we're all connected, and we were put here to work together towards some goal that we can't comprehend yet. There's got to be some FORCE out there keeping an eye on us, whether it be an omnipotent being like a god, or aliens, or whatever, someone has to be looking out for us and wondering when we'll catch on. Maybe that's just me being hopeful, and maybe that's all religion really is. Maybe we're all just afraid deep down inside that all this is for nothing. Maybe it makes us feel better to believe that someone out there cares for us, and we'll be taken care of after we die. Whoa, I think I went off on a tangent there. Sorry, Mari ^^'
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Go big or go home, huh? Anyway, although I can change somethings about what Marissa stated, I still agree with what she says. We still have our own paths we forge, etc, but...
ReplyDeleteI love your comment, Marissa (and sure, why not, Nathan)-- the first page made me laugh out loud. Thank you for your thoughful comment; I thought it was well processed and viable(my mind). Anyway, I feel like these questions are never going to be answered, there's probably no right or wrong answers. Humans evolved to be great thinkers and capable of many things...
ReplyDeleteSigh, this is a pretty big answer. Controversial and I don't much messy things to stir up because of it.
Well, I kinda have other questions like
What does "eternal" mean?
How do we know what eternal means when we don't see it?
Or stuff like
How large is the universe?
Good point, Mari. It's a tough question that may never be answered. But, it sure is fun to talk about while we're here. (Way to leave us hanging, Nathan ;P)
ReplyDeleteI could go on a trip for hours thinking about some of this stuff. Wow, how big is the universe...I used to have some pretty crazy ideas about it when I was a kid. At one point, when I was maybe seven, I thought Earth was the universe, and that's all there was, and I thought there was this God sitting up in heaven, (and heaven to me occupied all the extra space in the solar system. When the song said "he's got the whole world in his hands", I took it literally. -.-) and there was a library, and he would sit around all day reading story books to his angels about our lives, and when the story ended, that's when we died. That was my universe. (I'd like to think I've gotten just a bit smarter in ten years. ;P) What are these scientists doing all day? They need to get on that and answer that question.
And Eternal is like a measurement of time, which no one can see. You can't see five minutes, but you can see what happens in five minutes. I get what you mean though. Eternity is a bit longer than five minutes. ^^' I don't think there's really an answer for that....but I have my philosophy, and this just comes from how I was raised. To me it's a measurement of time from the time we're born until, pretty much, the end of the world.
Oh, I love this: your question about eternity just made me think of something I hadn't before. It got me thinking about how cheesy Twilight is, really, and how, no, one lifetime just cannot be enough for Bella. She pretty much gives up her soul to be with Edward for an eternity. And, for what? Love? What's the limit, you know? When is it not enough to love someone? And, what is love anyways? Is it nice? Sure, of course. But, it just feels like love doesn't mean anything anymore. Thoughts on the million things I said....?
Sorry, I feel like I kinda took over. But, you just ask these difficult questions, Mari. ^^' lol
I am sorry about that, I didn't know why it ended with such a cliff hanger. . . . I believe I have no further comments other that... haha, sorry (^^;;
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again, Marissa. =) I love what you said about the eternity question. I can understand exactly what you said-- and to me, everything has a limit and no one knows the end of eternity. We never know when the world will end but we do know that there's a limit in any life. What, scientists predicted the sun is going to die out, right? Well, it's pretty much true because we've seen stars die. But it takes many many, many years. But many years don't account for "eternity". So, thanks for your comment. I enjoyed reading them. And as for Nathan, your comments are random as always.
ReplyDeleteI have a many other questions related to eternity and others that can't be answered by evidence. I guess this is why the human mind is so intriguing-- we have the ability to make our selves deep in thought... Which I think is unique compared to other living organisms in the world...