Daffy Duck and most of the other commentators are correct. The human race came into this world as accidents . We have no purpose. We are not obliged to decide this purpose, but we, the human race , has worked one out. It is called religion . But we can go further, and have tried to put that into measurable action . We have developed a discipline, titled it morality, and written about it since the time of the ancient Greeks. Actually since the time of King Solomon, ,about 1000 BC. Jesus Christ was also a contributor. as were the Jains, the Hindus, and the Buddhists . In short, it is that our overall purpose in life, should be to help those who need help, and above all not to harm any other human being. We are somewhat along that path, witness all the Christian places to help those who need help, But only somewhat; there is much evil in the world ...I am Peter Bowden, the writer of the original article

Perhaps there is something wrong with me, but I have never discovered the meaning of life or any reason for human existence. I believe some people enjoy life, and wouldn't be dead for quids; but really, nothing would be lost if we had never existed.

The thing is Peter, if morality is just something people have “made up”, then there is no basis for claiming that one made up morality is “right” and another made up morality is “wrong”.

You seem to like the made up morality that says we should help rather than harm people. But other people, such as Hitler, made up a morality that allowed him to say that killing the Jews was right.

You probably don’t like Hitler’s made up morality but please tell me why your made up morality is “right” and his is “wrong”.

In a godless universe of made up moralities there is no standard against which you can compare such moralities, so all made up moralities are equally valid and invalid.

Hence , if there is no God, then Peter Bowden, Buddha, Jesus, and everyone else is no better or worse a person than Hitler.

I mostly agree that the alleged teaching of the Rabbi, i.e., Jesus Christ, as the golden rule of, do unto others as you would be done unto! Are right and never more important in daily practise, than now!

As for God? You either believe in intelligent design or magic! No other cogent choices are available or credible!

Because even with all there is or was ever made? From nothing you get nothing! Even if you have/had, trillions of trillions of tons of it!

Moreover, consider this immutable LAW! Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, merely transformed

Or that everything in the entire known universe including you and I only exist, as physical elements, as transformed vibrating, just below light speed, energy!

I mean if the sheer scale of the visible stars which are greater in their trillions than all the grains of sand on all the beaches on this minute planet, does not tell you something about the wonder of creation! And indeed the intelligence responsible for it, nothing ever will!?

Except when you have to face it and account for your miraculous life it gave you and how you spent it?

If there is no God, then I don't exist and you are merely a figment of my overactive imagination!

Wait for it, you'll get it eventually? Even if it didn't part the hair on the way through?

Take care and stay safe.
Alan B.

Peter is typical of the irrational atheist who spend so much time arguing against a God they don't believe in. Like Dawkins and others they know He is the One they will stand before and be found completely wanting. Instead of shaking their puny fist they would be better off finding mercy through Jesus Christ. They are typical tantrum throwers who throw away all logic in denying their Creator and Judge.

Call me crazy, but I reject the idea that if there is no God, then there is no meaning to life.

Granted I also know that God exists, but even if He didn't, life is full of purpose. Filled with roles and responsibilities, hopes and goals, family and community, as well as a cause and effect tapestry of social interaction.

That last one should give meaning to life regardless of finding God or not. We live with our neighbors and they live with us. How you get along and contribute to each other's lives gives meaning to life (if you get along with them), or it takes meaning and purpose away if you don't get along with them.

Therefore the two greatest purposes in life 1) to find God and 2) to love your neighbor, would still have the purpose of loving your neighbor's even if you never find God.