What is the meaning of life??

[XXxxI_solute_youxxXX]

I want 2 kno what every1 thinks

cos the hitchykers guide 2 the galaxy says 42

nd I heared this greek guy said it was if

but wa do ppl actually think??:confused:

[CherishedTeddy]

i reckon the meaning to life is for us just to live life and enjoy, it justs leads up to what is going to happen afterwards!

[0=]

Well if you want the all-encompassing meaning for every organism it's to survive. Find food, water, shelter, have sex or whatever the species does, repeat.

[Hyper]

Learning

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[Underground_Network]

THE MEANING OF LIFE IS...

- Death

- To live

- To survive

- To gain knowledge, increase our intellect

- To copulate/produce offspring

- To adapt to our surroundings

- To avoid mass chaos

- THE REAL MEANING OF LIFE IS... PENGUINS!

[4IrishJustice]

I think that we all make our own lives meaningful. You're not put here for a reason, you are put here to make a reason for your being put here.

I've spent many nights thinking about this and my own answer is as follows: My meaning of life is to find the perfect question.

[Underground_Network]

The meaning of life is to lead a meaningful life. Do what you can do best. Try hard to succeed. The meaning of life is not necessarily to achieve all of your goals, but do your best, and at least attempt to achieve the one goal that means the most. Failure is a part of life, but as long as you try, that is all that matters. :)

[Serenity]

Existence. Live to exist, exist to live. One big circle of pointless nothing.

You'll have to forgive my temporary existentialism, life sucks atm...

[Makod]

American Heritage Dictionary
life (līf) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. lives (līvz)

1.
a. The property or quality that distinguishes living organisms from dead organisms and inanimate matter, manifested in functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli or adaptation to the environment originating from within the organism.
b. The characteristic state or condition of a living organism.
c. The interval of time between birth and death: She led a good, long life.
d. The interval of time between one's birth and the present: has had hay fever all his life.
e. A particular segment of one's life: my adolescent life.
f. The period from an occurrence until death: elected for life; paralyzed for life.
g. Slang A sentence of imprisonment lasting till death.
h. A manner of living: led a hard life.
i. A specific, characteristic manner of existence. Used of inanimate objects: "Great institutions seem to have a life of their own, independent of those who run them" (New Republic).
j. The activities and interests of a particular area or realm: musical life in New York.
k. A source of vitality; an animating force: She's the life of the show.
l. Liveliness or vitality; animation: a face that is full of life.
m. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.
n. Actual environment or reality; nature.
2. Living organisms considered as a group: plant life; marine life.
3. A living being, especially a person: an earthquake that claimed hundreds of lives.
4. The physical, mental, and spiritual experiences that constitute existence: the artistic life of a writer.
5.
a. The interval of time between birth and death: She led a good, long life.
b. The interval of time between one's birth and the present: has had hay fever all his life.
c. A particular segment of one's life: my adolescent life.
d. The period from an occurrence until death: elected for life; paralyzed for life.
e. Slang A sentence of imprisonment lasting till death.
f. A manner of living: led a hard life.
g. A specific, characteristic manner of existence. Used of inanimate objects: "Great institutions seem to have a life of their own, independent of those who run them" (New Republic).
h. The activities and interests of a particular area or realm: musical life in New York.
i. A source of vitality; an animating force: She's the life of the show.
j. Liveliness or vitality; animation: a face that is full of life.
k. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.
l. Actual environment or reality; nature.
6. The time for which something exists or functions: the useful life of a car.
7. A spiritual state regarded as a transcending of corporeal death.
8. An account of a person's life; a biography.
9. Human existence, relationships, or activity in general: real life; everyday life.
10.
a. A manner of living: led a hard life.
b. A specific, characteristic manner of existence. Used of inanimate objects: "Great institutions seem to have a life of their own, independent of those who run them" (New Republic).
c. The activities and interests of a particular area or realm: musical life in New York.
d. A source of vitality; an animating force: She's the life of the show.
e. Liveliness or vitality; animation: a face that is full of life.
f. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.
g. Actual environment or reality; nature.
11.
a. A source of vitality; an animating force: She's the life of the show.
b. Liveliness or vitality; animation: a face that is full of life.
c. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.
d. Actual environment or reality; nature.
12.
a. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.
b. Actual environment or reality; nature.
adj.

1. Of or relating to animate existence; involved in or necessary for living: life processes.
2. Continuing for a lifetime; lifelong: life partner; life imprisonment.
3. Using a living model as a subject for an artist: a life sculpture.



[Middle English, from Old English līf; see leip- in Indo-European roots.]

There's your meaning of life; have fun.

[Serenity]

Well at least we all know you really thought this one out yourself, really put your heart and soul in it, actually debated your beliefs instead of using someone else's. Mhmm. Yup. Good job.

[Sapphire]

I work on the basis that life is largely meaningless. I believe that we all add our own meaning to our lives and as such it can vary greatly. For me personally, the meaning of my life is to be happy. I have spent so many long years in a pit, of varying depth, of darkness that I simply aim to be happy.

[Underground_Network]

The true meaning of life is to simply produce offspring and die.

[Makod]

Well at least we all know you really thought this one out yourself, really put your heart and soul in it, actually debated your beliefs instead of using someone else's. Mhmm. Yup. Good job.

Hence the [QUOTE].

I tend to think of things in a completely literal sense, sorry if that bothers you. Also, what debate is going on in this thread? these three posts are as close as it gets. Everyone is just throwing responses to the OP out there.

She asked for the meaning of life; there it is :).

[Underground_Network]

You showed us the definition of life. Now meaning taken in a true literal sense could refer to definition, but in this sense, it is more or less asking, what does it mean? Why is it there? Etc. She wanted to know what life is from a more philosophical standpoint, but yes, I agree with you on your "meaning of life". :P

[Makod]

You showed us the definition of life. Now meaning taken in a true literal sense could refer to definition, but in this sense, it is more or less asking, what does it mean? Why is it there? Etc. She wanted to know what life is from a more philosophical standpoint, but yes, I agree with you on your "meaning of life". :P

Thanks ^^;

Also, you could take the dictionary post as a way of saying there are many meanings to life.

[Maverick]

Oh please, you were just trying to be a smart ass.

[Serenity]

And if you look, she asked what people thought, not what people could look up, copy, and paste. As in you. Individually.

[Prince Jellyfish]

Fuck all of you.
The highest good is goodwill and duty.
/thread

[Makod]

Oh please, you were just trying to be a smart ass.

Oh snap. lol

Take it as you will.

[Underground_Network]

The meaning of life is whatever you take it to be.. To a mouse the meaning of life is cheese, to a monkey the meaning of life is a banana, thus to a human, the meaning of life is obviously sex.

[Camazotz]

I must admit that the Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy was like Napolean Dynomite in space. I thought it was that bad. Tell me how 42 is the meaning of life...Really

The meaning of life? There is no meaning. Only to live life to the fullest and not wasting it hiding. Embrace life for what is and dont be afraid of anything.

[Sapphire]

The point that Hitchikers was making is that the question "What is the meaning of life?" is too vague and open to interpretation that no proper, universal and undeniable answer can be found.

[Archduke Robert of France]

Life is whatever you make it.

[TakenAway--x]

I believe the key to life, its meaning, is to find the one thing that makes you happy.

[Sapphire]

I believe the key to life, its meaning, is to find the one thing that makes you happy.

Why only one? :P

[XXxxI_solute_youxxXX]

wow neva thought ppl would actually think bout this.

I think it's 2 make babies,lol,thas my excuse neway ;)

there r so many different meanings
like each religion thinks I different thing
so I think it's up 2 u bout wa the meanin is,life can mean different things 2 different ppl.
Therefor theoretically the meaning of life could be 2 find out the meaning and u only find it when u die.

[Underground_Network]

The meaning of life, if taken literally, is to live. If you think about it in depth, the meaning of life is whatever you want it to be. Whatever you feel life is, thats what it is. The meaning of life is your opinion on what the meaning of life is. To me, the meaning of life could be los pinguinos, to you, the meaning of life could be to reproduce. Its all about how we interpret it, there is no, one, individual meaning of life, it is everything that is and more, it is all the secrets we have shared, and all the secrets still within, it is all the knowledge that we hold, and all the knowledge we have not yet acquired. It is everything, yet it is nothing. It is happiness, yet it is discontent. It is appropriate, yet it doesn't seem to fit. It is someone, it is no one; it is something, it is nothing. It is what it is. Literally, the meaning of life is the meaning of life. Life is whatever you view it as. 'Tis why I said, to a mouse, the meaning of life could be cheese (although most mice don't like cheese, its just something misportrayed in cartoons), the meaning of life for a rabbit could be carrots... etc... etc...

[Sugaree]

I think that the meaning of life is how you live it! No matter what you do as long as your still surviving and that's what counts!

[Never_Forget]

I believe the meaning of life is the struggle of life itself.

[dem.re.cmd.exe]

Umm... well, what if we are an athiest? Really, athiest can't really answer this question. Since the question is "what is the meaning if life?" you imply that there was one intended, but there was no one to intend a meaning for athiests. lol Sorry, just felt like being a jerk, sorry.

Okay, my actual thoughts are that we were really just intended to survive for as long as possible. Survivol is all that mattered.

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

Actually, there is a meaning of life for Athiests. Mine is to be happy without hurting others. Basically, I enjoy myself as much as I can, as long as It doesnt hurt those around me.

[dem.re.cmd.exe]

Well, I'm not Athiest, I just felt like being unagreeable in a sorts. lol

There's a difference between what my life means and my morals. That's why I said just to survive. Not that I'm a cold hearted self-fish person, but that's instinct, but my morals are similar to what most of you say the meaning of life is.

[Serenity]

Well, I'm not Athiest, I just felt like being unagreeable in a sorts. lol

lol playing Devil's Advocate...no pun intended...

There's a difference between what my life means and my morals. That's why I said just to survive. Not that I'm a cold hearted self-fish person, but that's instinct, but my morals are similar to what most of you say the meaning of life is.

Yeah I understand what you mean. Like for example, you could believe, like Rtas, that the meaning of life is to lead a happy life without hurting others. Your morals in that case would be to be kind and compassionate, etc. Your morals add up to your overal life goal. That's what I think anyway lol

[dem.re.cmd.exe]

Well, they definitely impact it, you're right. If my morals are to be kind to others, I'm not going to make my goal in life to be the next Hitlor and send people to concentration camps. Nope.

lol Devil's Advocate, thank you(? lol). Couldn't think of it.

[Maverick]

Umm... well, what if we are an athiest? Really, athiest can't really answer this question. Since the question is "what is the meaning if life?" you imply that there was one intended, but there was no one to intend a meaning for athiests. lol Sorry, just felt like being a jerk, sorry.
How can an athiest not have any meaning for life? Explain that to me. There's more to life that has meaning than just religion. I find it annoying that some people assume that since one is not religious they have no morals or have no meaning for life (not implying you are but some who I have talked to). Athiests can find meaning right here on Earth based off interactions with other people and what you accomplish without having to do with religion. Athiests can find meanings themselves without having one determining anything for them.

[dem.re.cmd.exe]

I find it annoying that some people assume that since one is not religious they have no morals or have no meaning for life (not implying you :cool:are but some who I have talked to).

I understand what you mean, but I'd admire what you say more if you just went out and said "Elliot you annoy me by saying that because athiests can find life here on Earth" etc. You obviously mean me, so say it! Being frusturated is part of debating, so say it! I could really care less, but I'd like to be a person, not a ...generalization of everyone who annoys you. I could go on and on, but I wont. Just please say it.


Well, the way I put words in your mouth is by saying it "implies" something. It doesn't. You could basically say what are your goals in life and you'd get almost the same answers. I, at first, wasn't sure if this was religious based or not.

Explain? Okay, but I was thinking religiously (did that annoy you? lol).


Lets take catholiscism for example since I know a little bit about it:

Ten commandments- basically they're the rules in which you live your life (well, I guess they are)

Most of them are stuff like not stealing wives, or being nice to your neighbors, or somethting along the lines of that.

So, if you grew up with those guidelines you'd learn to live by them, so the meaning of life would be twisted (in your mind) to what do you think you should do in life. And since they really drill those commandments in your head, you'd say "to be nice to people" etc.

"What about the people who said "to obtain happiness" or something along the lines of that?"

... they're sad, they want happiness, it might take a while. lol Actually, the above was just a theory, I have no idea if that's why people said that. I'm thinking on my feet (or trying to.). I didn't come to this prepared, and I only just woke up like 3 hours ago. I'm still half-asleep.

[Maverick]

I understand what you mean, but I'd admire what you say more if you just went out and said "Elliot you annoy me by saying that because athiests can find life here on Earth" etc. You obviously mean me, so say it! Being frusturated is part of debating, so say it! I could really care less, but I'd like to be a person, not a ...generalization of everyone who annoys you. I could go on and on, but I wont. Just please say it. .
The reason why I didn't make this personal with you specifically was because as I was typing up my post, I was thinking of other people I have talked to who thought the same way and even more. I didn't make up people for the sake of shifting my arguments to others. So don't make an assumption that I am talking about you only. What you said actually didn't annoy me but it was the memory of someone from high school who told me that there wasn't any point in me living and I should just kill myself because I don't believe in God, so there's no point in even existing.

I like to debate to express my thoughts and learn others points of view, not insult them. Sure, it makes a more hyped up debate but its just not in my nature to bash people. I just want to learn and express my views, but not get heated because good debates get ruined when they get to that level.

Well, the way I put words in your mouth is by saying it "implies" something. It doesn't. You could basically say what are your goals in life and you'd get almost the same answers. I, at first, wasn't sure if this was religious based or not.

Explain? Okay, but I was thinking religiously (did that annoy you? lol).
No, it didn't annoy me. if your reason is religious based, that's fine. But the point of this thread is for everyone to express their meaning, not just one point of view. You can't say one has no meaning if its different than yours or if its not religious. They are just as right as you are. All we need is one athiest to say they have a meaning for life then your theory is disproven.

[dem.re.cmd.exe]

The reason why I didn't make this personal with you specifically was because as I was typing up my post, I was thinking of other people I have talked to who thought the same way and even more. I didn't make up people for the sake of shifting my arguments to others. So don't make an assumption that I am talking about you only. What you said actually didn't annoy me but it was the memory of someone from high school who told me that there wasn't any point in me living and I should just kill myself because I don't believe in God, so there's no point in even existing.

I like to debate to express my thoughts and learn others points of view, not insult them. Sure, it makes a more hyped up debate but its just not in my nature to bash people. I just want to learn and express my views, but not get heated because good debates get ruined when they get to that level.



Understood. A lot of people do that and are thinking of the one person who actually said it. I really believe in just saying it. No hard feelings of course, this is a debate forum.


No, it didn't annoy me. if your reason is religious based, that's fine. But the point of this thread is for everyone to express their meaning, not just one point of view. You can't say one has no meaning if its different than yours or if its not religious. They are just as right as you are. All we need is one athiest to say they have a meaning for life then your theory is disproven.

That actually was a joke... lol

I never said that anyone didn't or couldn't have a point of view different than mine. I would love to have tons and tons of people to debate with. That's what makes this fun , so many different opinions, all challenging yours, all well constructed theories.

As for disproving my theory? I think not, sorry, because then we could debate about the difference between the "meaning" of life and that person's (in this case an athiests) morals, and is there a difference and which one is which. Maybe in the end you'd win, but the end is far from close.

[Maverick]

Hmmm ok I really don't have much else to say about this subject. I believe I have said enough and don't see where any of this is going. I don't have much willpower to say anything else as I feel like I'm saying a bunch of nothing.

[Sugaree]

I believe the meaning of life is the struggle of life itself.

Well strugle to me sounds like saying your almost dead or dying. You shouldn't struggle to live. Just as long as you know how to survive

[Underground_Network]

He might be referring to the many struggles in life, i.e. obstacles or hindrances that lie in our way, that we must overcome to achieve ultimate satisfaction.

[[[chickaroo92]]]

Religiously, the meaning of life is to do what G-d has commanded us to do---in other words, He created us to serve him, and to do good deeds.

In general, it means to live. breath. eat. etc.

[dem.re.cmd.exe]

Religiously, the meaning of life is to do what G-d has commanded us to do---in other words, He created us to serve him, and to do good deeds.

In general, it means to live. breath. eat. etc.

Survivol, exactly what I think.


I don't have much willpower to say anything else as I feel like I'm saying a bunch of nothing.

No, you're an excellent debater, I spent about 20 minutes thinking of something to disprove you being able to disprove me. I love debating so I spend as much time as I can here. I might actually join a debate club, although I'm better over the internet rather than face to face. I choke and don't really remember what my point was going to be.

[[[chickaroo92]]]

Survivol, exactly what I think.




I might actually join a debate club, although I'm better over the internet rather than face to face. I choke and don't really remember what my point was going to be.

It's survival....a little pointer. Also, I'm sure you'd be an excellent debater in person!

[dem.re.cmd.exe]

lol Thanks. I'm still getting the spelling down for English, sorry! That's one of the reasons I wont join a debate club. My accent isn't too bad anymore.

[Underground_Network]

Back on topic... Please! :P

[Sugaree]

He might be referring to the many struggles in life, i.e. obstacles or hindrances that lie in our way, that we must overcome to achieve ultimate satisfaction.

Well that is true. I mean there are strugles in life

[XXxxI_solute_youxxXX]

I spose struggles in life could lead u 2 the meaning of life.
I've asked this question 2 many ppl nd they've all said to be happy,repoduce,live life 2 the full. all stuff like tha

but I dun think there is a meaning of life anymore nd if there is it would be 2 repoduce because looking at fish(I kno wa ur thinkin fish,y fish,but I like fish) they are born,mate,imagrate,lay their eggs then die.Their whole life revolves around them laying eggs so that the soecies can survive.Therefor that is their meaning of life.

[Dogtagz]

The meaning of life. Is to find MEANING, in life. you must convince yourself that there is meaning in what you're doing, if you want to be someone. The purpose to life. Some time, there doesn't have to be a purpose, why can't it just be to simply live. or not even that. no point to it. Just go, ROLL WITH IT. without the use of drugs. or with, whatever. Everything safe i guess.

[kolte]

To accept Jesus Christ as your Personal sa......Bahahahahahahahaha. Sorry, I just couldn't go threw with it. *wipes away tears* There is no meaning to life. Might as well strive for happiness.

[Whisper]

Religiously, the meaning of life is to do what G-d has commanded us to do---in other words, He created us to serve him, and to do good deeds.

I'm nobody's bitch

The meaning of life, how I see it anyway
is to learn
explore
and protect, our environment, our planet

to make the world a better place for future generations
to improve as a species

[LateForTheSky]

My opinion is that the meaning of life is to live to the full, LIVE AND LET LIVE but most of all to enjoy yourself. make up ur own rules of ur life aslong as they do not hurt u or others. All these people that dedicate their lifes to their jobs, religion, etc in my opinion are not as happy as they could be. Theres enough to worry about in life without dedicating ur life to society. so too sum up ENJOY LIFE, LIVE AND LET LIVE, be who u are.

If u are talking about 'why are we here?' then i think its a chemical reaction sparked by one thing after another. Right back to the big bang and before that i dont know im part of the reaction so how can i know where it came from.

Hope my opinions worth something :D

[thesphinx]

I think the meaning of life is between you and god.

[Brazdar]

1. i would say it's to evolve as species, but why to do it, who's ordering us to live?

2. to eat(craps that sooner or later will kill u), to reproduce(the ony pleasure), and just do something to get out of the every day's pattern

[crazyguy]

I think the meaning of live varies depending on who you are and what you value. Scientifically, humans evolved as a very team based species(there is a word for this but I forgot) so I think we should try to build off of that during our life and help others.

[XXxxI_solute_youxxXX]

ooooo I like some of de opinions,they gd (Y)

[Serenity]

Um...we speak english here?

[A.J.]

I think the meaning of life is to think for yourself, speak for yourself, overcome the obstacles thrown in our way and over come them to grow as a person. And in the long run, to not waste away life and live every moment of it

[madness]

i really cant remember who said this but here goes
"the true meaning of life is to plant seeds of trees of whose shade we should never expect to bask"

[MoveAlong]

to accomplish and be happy and improve the world or your community

[Graceland]

The meaning of life is to die.

[Serenity]

That's ridiculous. If the meaning of life was to die, we would never be born to begin with.

[Doc.]

The things I want in life is to have my name preserved in history, even if it's only a footnote in a text book. That one text book gets hundreds of copies, possibly even thousands. That one footnote is then read by students, teachers and others across the country. Making my mark on history known, I also want to travel the world. Everywhere from London, England to Beijing, China. From Antarctica to Severnaya Zemlya. Some places I especially want to go are Tromso in Norway, all across Germany, London, Orly in France, Rome, Alaska, Tokyo, Moscow and St. Petersburg. If I can do that, even a fraction of that I will be happy.

[Sage]

19, 42, and muffins.

[Doc.]

What kind of muffins? lol

[dodgeman09]

any that is editable

[Doc.]

muffins ftw!

[Emryl]

I think the meaning of life is death. I DO NOT mean that in a depressing way, but when you reach whatever is outside of life itself, reality, time, space, you just may know what it is. That this reality that we are in is a test. A test which is based by your actions, and beliefs. Once you reach death, you will know everything. Eternal knowledge, eternal peace, things we cannot comprehend, nor' imagine. Temptations are the bumps in the road, but you must find a way to get across that road to win. Those who do not want to cross the road will be stuck forever, until they deteriorate. But true knowledge is how you will get to the other side. I believe in god.

[Sugaree]

I spose struggles in life could lead u 2 the meaning of life.

True very true. But we don't have the answer to that as always :roll: I guess we all have our own meaning