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riVeRraT
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03-14-2006 11:03 PM

In this thread Science explains everything
People started claiming that science cannot define your purpose in life. While that may or may not be true, I am curious as to how people in here search for, and look to define their purpose in life.
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I kind of knew my mine, but adding God to my life has helped me define my life, and my purpose much better.
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So the questions to discuss are:
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How do you find your purpose?
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If you don't believe in God, or more specifically, don't believe in the after life, what is the purpose in finding your purpose?
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Is our purpose subjective?
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How do you validate your purpose (confirm the truth about it)?
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riVeRraT
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03-15-2006 7:10 AM 		Reply to: Message 7 by ikabod
03-15-2006 4:44 AM

First you say:
however humans do seem to come with some inbuilt instincts and predispositions which in most cases shape our choices .
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To claim any fixed or given purpose indicates a outside deity-like power bestowing attributes or attaching pupet strings thus limiting your free will .
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Inbuilt instincts and predispositions, compared to bestowing attributes, sounds like it could be the same thing. I am not putting down what you said, but just pointing out a similarity in the 2 descriptions.
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I feel like God help connect me with my predisposition, and it feels fulfilling. If it didn't then I would wonder about it's authenticity.
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riVeRraT
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03-15-2006 7:12 AM 		Reply to: Message 6 by sidelined
03-15-2006 2:19 AM

Would you say that even if you think you do not need or have a purpose, that in itself is a purpose?
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If so, then we all have a purpose. So the concept of a purpose, is it then subjective or objective? (not the purpose itself)
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03-16-2006 6:13 AM 		Reply to: Message 8 by Larni
03-15-2006 4:58 AM

Stagnant?
Finding purpose if life does not mean you have to be stagnant.
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riVeRraT
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03-16-2006 8:08 AM 		Reply to: Message 24 by Larni
03-16-2006 7:17 AM

Re: Stagnant?
I agree, but I would go as far to say that if you did not have purpose (or a porpoise) your options would be limited only by your imagination (in an equal society).
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I feel it is my unlimited imagination that is part of my purpose.
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It seems to me that if you find what you like doing, do it. Who needs some god figure to sanction that choice?
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God only confirms what I feel is right, and let's me know when I am doing something wrong. Ever do something you regret? Well if I pay attention, he guides me through some of that stuff, so I can focus more on what will give me better returns, and fill that purpose for which I was created.
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And no, my purpose is not to convert other people, but part of my purpose is to express the joy I have found in the Lord. I enjoy that, and do it well. This forum has been the toughest place to carry that out, but that is not the only reason I come here. I enjoy everyone in here, even with the difference of opinions.
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It seems to me this purpose question is a red herring.
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Don't read into it that deep. It's a coffee house subject, and we are just sharing our thoughts, that can't be a bad thing.
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riVeRraT
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03-17-2006 10:53 AM 		Reply to: Message 16 by Zhimbo
03-15-2006 8:13 PM

My purpose in life is to provide my wife with frequent, high-quality orgasms.
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This is a great purpose!
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Now I find purpose in serving another. A higher power, if you will.
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Worshipping idols?
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riVeRraT
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03-17-2006 2:24 PM 		Reply to: Message 35 by nator
03-17-2006 11:40 AM

another EVC miracle
Wait a sec, you mean we actually agree on something?
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choke, choke, I think I just choked on my lunch
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riVeRraT
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Message 40 of 43 (296362)
03-17-2006 6:27 PM

Can we stay on-topic?
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Purpose is a subjective thought, no need to argue about it.
  
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