Saturday, September 13, 2008

Why am I here?

Science can answer all the how questions but can never answer the whys.

According to an existential point of view, we are nothing but a localized disturbance (the words of Deepak Chopra) in a cosmic chaos. However, it is hard to believe that two or more localized disturbances can interact in wonderful and complex ways similar to what humans act with each other. How likely is it that wiggles (another word by Deepak Chopra for humans), love one another, sacrifice for one another, be cruel to one another, be jealous of one another?

On the other hand, a Christian viewpoint, gives meaning to life and a purpose. We are created unique and wonderful, for a unique and specific goal. Our physical body, our intellect and everything else was made by design to achieve a greater goal.

King Solomon said that 'Everything is meaningless, utterly meaningless, under the sun (meaning if we lock God out of our world), it is like a chasing after the wind' (Ecclesiastes 1 & 2). Without God, it is impossible to find meaning. Jesus claimed that we will find the meaning to life in no one else but him.
We are created to love and to be loved. This love has meaning only when we know the love of Him who laid down His life to save us, and love Him in return. All of life teems with meaning through His love.

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