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Title: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose? Post by Melissa on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:40am Answer THAT one for me, would ya please?? ;) |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by MJ on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:55am Just because |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by seasonalboomer on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:01am We can answer that question only if we answer the logical preceding question of, if we weren't here where else would we be? And what would our purpose have been there. Maybe if we figure that out we can get an idea why we're here and what our purpose is here. Scott P.S. In the end however I've been told that our purpose is actually "to make money for da' man". |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by catlind on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:04am The answer to the meaning of life is 42. That's about as much as I can figure out after years of asking that same question. Cat |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Redd715 on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:05am Ever since the human brain evolved to the point that abstract thought were possible, this is a question the species has been trying to answer. Humans have a tendancy to "fill in the blanks" in areas in which there is a lack of available evidence. Just think of the kindergartener, reciting the Pledge Of Allegance, and the mangled and humorus words they use to fill in for those they don't know. I'm not sure there can or will ever be a desicive answer to "why". The fact that we ARE here is more important than the reason WHY, in my opinion, and what we do while we are here is what matters most. JMHO Pegg |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Tom K on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:07am on 06/08/06 at 11:04:38, catlind wrote:
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Tom K on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:10am We are here because we got lucky in the whole scheme of things. Our purpose is to live our lives to the best of our ability and die. Kinda fatilist but pretty much true. There isn't some thing running our lives and giving us no control. We are born, we live, we die. Most people can't handle that fact, so they make up BS to make themselves feel better. This thread is going to bring up the whole religion thing, so I'm out. :-/ |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by brewcrew on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:11am I've pondered this one for awhile, and the only sound answer I can come up with is to love one another. We're put here to serve each other and to make the journey for others a little less cumbersome. In doing this, I believe, we reveal a little bit of God's nature to others (since we are supposedly made in his image). I figure I'll get the rest of the answer (if there is one) after I depart. If there's nothing but sweet, peaceful nothingness after we die, fine by me. At least I'll be able to get some rest. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by clarence on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:14am I'm here because I have CH, and because I think y'all are pretty cool, and because I don't think I could have made it this far without ya! ;) Casey |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Melissa on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:20am Tom K- it was a loaded question with a touch of sarcasm hon. ;) So you think we're lucky to be here, eh? I think we got the shit end of the deal, LOL. I like Cat's answer. I think I'll give myself that answer every time I ask myself why the hell I'm here. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by imnotbub on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:26am I don't believe that we are here for any particular reason. We just are, whether it be by accident or by some grand design. Enjoy it. It could have been worse, you could have been a slug or a feeder fish, but then you wouldn't know the difference and wouldn't care. There is something to be said about not knowing, hence not caring. Alzheimers anyone? Steve, I think [smiley=confused2.gif] |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by chewy on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:27am Got no where else to go. Your purpose is your decision to make. My pupose is a simple one. To annoy Jonny and Sean as much as possible. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Tom K on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:30am on 06/08/06 at 11:20:13, Melissa wrote:
Could be worse, you could have never existed. Some may think that this would be better than CH, I personally don't. I'd rather deal with CH and all that goes with it. Without it, I wouldn't have met all these great people, even though we may not agree on everything. As for the bigger picture, I still would rather be here than the alternative. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Melissa on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:30am on 06/08/06 at 11:26:26, imnotbub wrote:
Yes please Tom- If we never existed, then we'd never know the difference, so how can it be worse than being alive? |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Redd715 on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:43am I'd rather think I want Lewy Body Dementia than Alzheimers. The hallusinations Mom had were very pleasant for her, and there was no fear or combativeness as in the other. I'd much rather believe that I was going out to dinner and drives in the country with loved ones, than become frightened not knowing where I am, or who is washing my azz. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Tom K on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:52am on 06/08/06 at 11:30:40, Melissa wrote:
You're right...my bad. Then the whole point of this discussion is moot, isn't it? Since all the logic is circular, we just come back to the same starting point, just posting banter to argue over. Or at least, that is how I see it...YMMV ;;D |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Gena on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:59am on 06/08/06 at 11:04:38, catlind wrote:
References to the number forty-two are common Google's calculator feature displays the number 42 when asked, "answer to life the universe and everything?" [1] (only works with all lower-case letters). Using search at MSN will give you a similar result. Entering "answer to life the universe and everything" (all lower case letters again) into the search box at www.msn.com gives the result: "Answer: answer = 42 at the top of the list. [2] The character of Lionel, in the PBS Kids' series Between the Lions, wears a '42' on his rugby jersey sleeve. This is a deliberate homage by two of the show's creators, Michael Frith and Christopher Cerf, as discussed in Cerf's introduction to the US Editions of The Salmon of Doubt. Fox Mulder from The X-Files lives in apartment number 42. He has also seen the movie Plan 9 From Outer Space 42 times. The house number of the Kumars, of The Kumars at No. 42, is a reference, as the show's creator Sanjeev Bhaskar explained on the occasion of endorsing the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in the BBC campaign Big Read In the popular video game Destroy All Humans!, there is a base spoofing the infamous Area 51, called "Area 42". In SWI Prolog, if one asks for a capitalised goal predicate, such as Predicate. or X., therefore turning the goal into the uninstantiated question (in other words, one asks a question that can be loosely translated as "What matches [everything]?" or "Is there an [everything]?"), one is given 42. For example: 1 ?- X. % ... 1,000,000 ............ 10,000,000 years later % % >> 42 << (last release gives the question) 1 ?- In the text editor vim, the command ":help 42" yields the following text: What is the meaning of life, the universe and everything? *42* Douglas Adams, the only person who knew what this question really was about is now dead, unfortunately. So now you might wonder what the meaning of death is... Geoff Fortytwo changed his last name to Fortytwo in 1998. The popular talker the Planes of Existence used 42 as the beginning of all of its ports. In an episode of the TV series Early Edition, lead character Gary Hobson asks his mother how many chances she thinks we get at happiness. She answers, "42." In the TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) specification: Every TIFF file begins with a 2-byte indicator of byte order: "II" for little endian and "MM" for big endian byte ordering. The following 2 bytes represent the number 42. The number 42 was selected "for its deep philosophical significance". In the comic "Get Fuzzy", Rob Wilco is known to wear a shirt with the mathematical equation "6 * 9 = 42". There was also a comic with a tribute to Douglas Adams (published after the author's 2001 death), with a giant 42 with the line "So long and thanks for all the laughs." Also, characters are seen holding towels, and one says "Don't panic." The band Level 42 was named in direct reference to this. Computer Games Worms: Armageddon and Worms World Party feature a "flag" with the number 42 on it. One of the bosses in Resident Evil is named Plant 42. In the comedy drama Love Soup, Alice lives in flat number 42. The last number of the significant number series in Lost is 42. In the British sitcom The IT Crowd, Roy wears a T-shirt with the number 42 on it. Buzz Lightyear's spaceship in his eponymous cartoon series is number 42. In Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends when Bloo is in a presidential debate, he concludes with "If you want 2 + 3 = 42, vote for me." In the game Dragon Quest, a free online game, you are told that the meaning of life is in room number 42. In Linux systems, if you choose Linux to give you a username for your computer, it will offer "42" On an episode of House M.D., Dr. Gregory House says his lucky number is 42. In the online game Adventure Quest, there is a door labelled 42 in the inn. When clicked on, messages appear that reference the books. In Brazil by Terry Gilliam: Sam Lowry leaving public transportation at station 42 or 41. The character Peter Griffin from Family Guy is 42 years old. If using the Oracle of Team Trafikk[3], the local bus company in Trondheim, Norway it will answer the question "Hva er meningen med livet?" ("What is the meaning of life?") with "42". In South Park Episode 912 a representative of the Church of Scientology waited 42 years for the reincarnation of L. Ron Hubbard. In Microsoft's Integrated Development Environment Visual C++, creating a new Dynamic-link library project will generate default code with a sample function that just returns 42. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Melissa on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:01pm on 06/08/06 at 11:52:53, Tom K wrote:
Yes, the point is moot. And the thread wasn't started for argumentive nor debatable reasons. It was sort of to make a point as to how other threads are turning out, like they have in the past. If I can put a centering back into things, it just may jar the page. If not, oh well, I tried! ;) BTW, I am here today to do laundry, take Lily to Karate, make supper for my family, knit Helen's blanket and pet my dog. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Linda_Howell on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:12pm Quote:
and while you're at it Mel, put some color in your pic at the bottom of your posts. Your eyes look all washed out. ;) Linda |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Melissa on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:16pm on 06/08/06 at 12:12:07, Linda_Howell wrote:
LOL, you don't like my bleached soaked eyes huh? It's how I looked on Sunday after the bachelorette party I attended (they rented a bus from 5:45pm till 4:00am.) |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by brewcrew on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:19pm on 06/08/06 at 12:01:50, Melissa wrote:
See? You're here to serve others. As am I. As are we all. Whether or not we choose to do so is ultimately up to us. I find that I only find my true self when I'm serving others. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by pattik on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:19pm Curly Washburn said that "it's just one thing". ;;D http://i6.tinypic.com/1234j0h.jpg |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by sandie99 on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:24pm My answer is a quote from Dalai Lama: "The purpose of life is happiness. And one can reach the path of happiness via love and compassion." :) Great day, everybody! :) Sanna |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Linda_Howell on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:35pm Quote:
hmmm. I wonder if I can reach it with a rum and coke and a cabana boy.??? Linda |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Margi on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:35pm on 06/08/06 at 12:01:50, Melissa wrote:
Well....there ya go, Mel - you answered your own question. Now stop and think about it....humour me for a moment will you? Seriously, all the things on your to do list - they're all honours sent to you, darlin. You've been sent enough clothes to keep you warm. So take care of them. You've been blessed with children to love and nuture and you have a front row seat to watch them grow up. You have enough food to make a complete meal for your family. You have an animal who loves you unconditionally and totally trusts you to always love him/her back and is always happy to take the time to sit down and be petted. So, you see? You've answered your own question. You're here to enjoy all the gifts you will be sent over the course of your lifetime. Your challenge is to not forget to recognize them along the way though. ;) Ours is not to question why, remember? Ours is to just enjoy the ride. *** Although, I really Cat's answer too though. But I think Gena might have a wee bit too much time on her hands today...... ya think? ;) update: Linda, you posted while I was posting. Game, set, match to YOU for that one! NOW yer talkin!!!! LMAO |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Jasmyn on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:36pm Like everything else we are just a part of the natural circle of life. Our problem is... we can think. ;) |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Melissa on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:42pm Holy fucking shit Gena. [smiley=laugh.gif] Margi, I sometimes forget that there is really no rhyme or reason as to why we're here. I forget to enjoy the ride when it becomes like one of those carts you ride on in those frightening haunted houses, or one of those dreams where you're being chased. :-/ Anyway, I'll try and remember that! ;) on 06/08/06 at 12:36:01, Jasmyn wrote:
Therein lies the problem! So in my next life I want to be a rock. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Jasmyn on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:47pm on 06/08/06 at 12:42:52, Melissa wrote:
Rocks are cool! 8) |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Margi on Jun 8th, 2006, 12:50pm on 06/08/06 at 12:42:52, Melissa wrote:
And the way you teach yourself to remember it? You always try to look for the good stuff. There's good stuff in everything too - just more of a challenge to find it sometimes. The haunted house cart? Well..if your life is resembling a ride like that, weigh your options. Would you rather be sitting lonely with nothing to keep your mind active? Sure, stress happens, but we have the choice whether to embrace it and make it work for us, or to resist it and let it eat us up. It's a big hill we climb and we can choose to look at how much of the hill we have left to navigate, or we can look back and see how far we've already come. It's all about perspective. And, in Gena's world today, it's apparently all about volume. LOL The woman's a freakin encyclopaedia today! :o |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by catlind on Jun 8th, 2006, 1:10pm Just remember this part of the circular logic: You can get anything you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want. Cat |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by chewy on Jun 8th, 2006, 7:45pm Quote:
Let me help ya out then! I'll have 6 lobsta tails in melted butter, side order of broiled scallops and a tall cold one. And be quick about it! |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by john_d on Jun 8th, 2006, 7:56pm I can contribute is one of my favorite stories. The old monk sat by the side of the road. With his eyes closed, his legs crossed and his hands folded in his lap, he sat. In deep meditation, he sat. Suddenly his zazen was interrupted by the harsh and demanding voice of a samurai warrior. "Old man! Teach me about heaven and hell!" At first, as though he had not heard, there was no perceptible response from the monk. But gradually he began to open his eyes, the faintest hint of a smile playing around the corners of his mouth as the samurai stood there, waiting impatiently, growing more and more agitated with each passing second. "You wish to know the secrets of heaven and hell?" replied the monk at last. "You who are so unkempt. You whose hands and feet are covered with dirt. You whose hair is uncombed, whose breath is foul, whose sword is all rusty and neglected. You who are ugly and whose mother dresses you funny. You would ask me of heaven and hell?" The samurai uttered a vile curse. He drew his sword and raised it high above his head. His face turned to crimson and the veins on his neck stood out in bold relief as he prepared to sever the monk's head from its shoulders. "That is hell," said the old monk gently, just as the sword began its descent. In that fraction of a second, the samurai was overcome with amazement, awe, compassion and love for this gentle being who had dared to risk his very life to give him such a teaching. He stopped his sword in mid-flight and his eyes filled with grateful tears. "And that," said the monk, "is heaven." |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Charlotte on Jun 8th, 2006, 8:13pm Humans are here because God wanted kids and someone to talk to. (We really blew that one.) The purpose of life - to love. Charlotte |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by BarbaraD on Jun 8th, 2006, 8:51pm Don't know about the rest of you, but I think we were born to boogie..... (now if I can just remember where I left the boogie-- I'm OLD you know)..... Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Melissa on Jun 8th, 2006, 9:30pm John, I love that story. I'm going to save that one. :) |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by jimmers on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:04pm I thought we were here to watch the Packers and drink beer? I'm drunk, therefore I am! ;;D Jimmers |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Charlie on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:09pm It leads to the "Where did God come from?" question. Tis' a puzzlement and our existence, except to us, doesn't make a blip so enjoy what you can find. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by E-Double on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:11pm If you really want to get existential then ponder this....... Life is but a dream..........Shaboom ;;D |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Jimi on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:14pm Dork! |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Melissa on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:26pm Ohforpetesake Eric! ;;D on 06/08/06 at 22:14:08, Jimi wrote:
Putz! :P |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Guiseppi on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:35pm Life is a sexually transmitted disease that is 100% fatal. Everything in between is what YOU make it!!!! Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by stevegeebe on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:37pm When I go hiking in the mountains the answer becomes quite clear. We are a temporary rash (upon this planet) that has become self-aware. Steve G |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Melissa on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:43pm on 06/08/06 at 22:37:57, stevegeebe wrote:
Well, that has just done wonders for my anxiety. :-[ I like to think there is at least SOMETHING good about us being here. :-/ |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by alienspacebabe on Jun 8th, 2006, 10:55pm We're here to make the world a better place than it was when we arrived. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by BlueMeanie on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:08pm I think it's a test from God with no instructions included. If Liz is right, we're in big trouble. What came first the chicken or the ....... |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Jimi on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:29pm Good answer Lizzie. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Opus on Jun 8th, 2006, 11:41pm We were designed to tend the garden. After we got kicked out we have been looking for something meaningful to do ever since. Opus/Paul |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Jasmyn on Jun 9th, 2006, 12:35am Paul, go mow your lawn ;) |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Gator on Jun 9th, 2006, 12:42am on 06/09/06 at 00:35:24, Jasmyn wrote:
Or better yet, come mow mine. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Opus on Jun 9th, 2006, 12:56am on 06/09/06 at 00:35:24, Jasmyn wrote:
I did, and now my tractor needs a carburetor. Getting sick of everything breaking down. I need a break. Opus/Paul PS and the true answer is "Because" and 42 |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Cathi04 on Jun 9th, 2006, 1:12am OK......how's this..... We're here Because we're here Because we're here Because we're here............ you can finish the rest................. Oh, and, so we can find out if psychedelic frogs really do help CH-right Guiseppi??? Cathi |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Karla on Jun 9th, 2006, 2:26am We are here because we are made in Gods image to walk with him and be in communion with him. meaning to have a relationship and friendship with him. We are also here to worship him. Preperation for what heavens going to be like. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Gator on Jun 9th, 2006, 3:08am We're here because of some sick and twisted experiment to see how much shit we can take before we check out or before we off ourselves whichever comes first. >:( |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Kirk on Jun 9th, 2006, 3:41am Because I like it here, and the fishing is good. [smiley=smokin.gif] |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Melissa on Jun 9th, 2006, 9:00am on 06/09/06 at 03:41:37, Kirk wrote:
The fishing IS good, isn't it? ;;D |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by catlind on Jun 9th, 2006, 10:12am So long and thanks for all the fish ;) Cat |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Sandy_C on Jun 9th, 2006, 12:12pm Procreation! ;;D (fun ain't it?) Keep the species evolving. My Great to the zillionth power Grandfather was probably a silver backed gorilla - splains why my hair is to damned grey! >:( (when I don't color it, of course ;) Sandy |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Richr8 on Jun 9th, 2006, 6:31pm on 06/08/06 at 22:55:19, alienspacebabe wrote:
Don't disagree, but piss poor job where doing! At the rate we are going, we'll destroy ourselves and the planet before long. |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by KingOfPain on Jun 9th, 2006, 6:35pm Cogito ergo sum (I think; therefore I am.) Rene Descartes [smiley=cool2.gif] |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Charlotte on Jun 9th, 2006, 6:40pm on 06/09/06 at 10:12:37, catlind wrote:
I love that song, but the movie keeps putting me to sleep. For those of you who have trouble sleeping, Watch - OK, I can't remember the name of the movie. Charlotte |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Jonny on Jun 9th, 2006, 7:00pm Who gives a fuck?.......LMAO ;;D |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by Opus on Jun 9th, 2006, 7:40pm on 06/09/06 at 18:40:10, Charlotte wrote:
If the H2G2 ( Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy ) movie puts you to sleep, then try the radio show, the 5 Book trilogy, or the TV show. Opus/Paul [smiley=smokin.gif] |
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Title: Re: Why are we humans here and what is our purpose Post by brewcrew on Jun 10th, 2006, 12:19am on 06/09/06 at 18:31:09, Richr8 wrote:
Since you can't control others, concentrate on what you can do. Progress is made in baby steps. |
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