The meaning of life has eluded so many for so long…and I often wonder why?..

You know, the universe is made up of so many elements, and believe it or not, they all balance each other out.  That is to say, if all matter were to converge into the same location, it would all combine into a perfect atomic reaction. (Eg: the big bang)

So it only stands to reason that all life originates from these same key elements manifested in various atmospheric conditions.

In this case, since we are evolved to the point of being able to manipulate our own environment almost completely, as most lower forms of life are also able to do, then it only stands to reason that the purpose of our existence in the grand scheme of things is to unbalance the universe.  .. Or rather more befitting, our purpose is to allow the universe to continually expand and evolve, and not just eventually reconverge into a singularity due to universal variants beyond normal control (black hole gravity, dark matter, etc)

So rejoice in knowing that we are truly the greatest thing in the universe, as it's our purpose, even our very duty, is to manipulate and control our universe.

...What do you all think about this concept?

i have to admit...for what seems to be the only rational choice regarding supernatural forces (as superstitious manifestations of the human imagination), i find it somewhat difficult to find other atheists/freethinkers/agnostics/etc with whom i can develop a true friendship.   personally for me, this is because i can't stand fundamentalists (including atheist fundamentalists).

i'll probably be crucified for this (ba-dum-pum-ba…), but the lack of religious tolerance in the freethought community is irrational to me.

just like no one has the right to infringe on my beliefs & philosophies...neither do i to a person of faith (superstition & irrational faith...but still that person's right)

what do you think?  (anyone that reads this.)   does anyone else think that too severe a degree of intolerance has crept into our otherwise logical & balanced philosophies?   or is the general consensus that our main goal is to eradicate all religion on this planet?

i have been a self-realized atheist since i was 8yrs old (though admittedly, I was not completely open with it until I was an adult due to fear of intolerance born from extreme ignorance [eg: "you're an atheist!?  ..."so you only believe in the devil"?, …"don't put a curse on me"!, …(and my personal favorite one to date) …"don't hang around me…you'll just draw evil to me"    ….. 

.....even though  i've had to deal w/ a fair amount of prejudice, i never felt that adopting the same intolerant stance would help people break down these barriers.    instead, i came to the logical conclusion that intolerance would only fuel the divide between people of different philosophies.   instead, i try to learn from anyone speaking, and only offer to educate others when they seem either willing, or confused in their own beliefs.

let's face it, the days of blind superstition are dwindling....nature will take its course, and logic will prevail in the end as it always does.

...let's stop fanaticism on all fronts...we all need to live and let live as long as the other person is willing to do the same.

....may your logic and reason prevail in all your endeavors...


-J