Why Am I Here? - One of Life's Basic Questions
"Why am I here?" This is one of four fundamental questions of life.
The other three being, "Who am I (what am I worth)?"; "Where did
I come from?"; and "Where will I go when I die?" Every thinker
who has ever lived has considered one or more of these questions at least once
in their life. It is best to consider first, "where did I come from?"
The answer to this question relates directly to the other three. There are only
two solutions to this controversial question. A third possibility has never
been conceived. The implication is there are only two real solutions to the
other t 23223w221x hree questions as well.
Why
Am I Here? - Two Worldviews on the Answer
"Why am I here?" What you believe about this question depends on your
worldview of history. The two worldviews are Special Creation (Somebody made
everything), and Naturalistic Evolution (everything made itself). Either
Someone made the universe (space, time, matter and energy, with all of their
complexity, all the laws, such as gravity, inverse squares, cause and effect,
thermodynamics, etc.) or nobody made the universe. Prior to the 20th century,
it was debated whether or not the universe was eternal. 20th century science
confirmed that the universe indeed had a beginning. So how and why did it
begin?
Why
Am I Here? - An Evolutionist's Answer
"Why am I here?" If Naturalistic Evolution is true, you are here for
no reason at all. You serve no purpose. Your every action is futility. You will
cause no lasting effect, and your life is utterly meaningless. Eat, drink and
be merry for tomorrow you die. "Where did I come from?" Everything --
you and I are the result of random chance. The universe is a cosmic accident.
"Who am I (what am I worth)?" You are a bunch of random chemicals
that came together by chance. We are individually worthless. You are nobody
important. If you can't survive by your own strength and cunning, it would be
best if you died quickly so that you will not use up valuable resources. "Where
will I go when I die?" You will be recycled into a worm or a plant. This
philosophy is reflected in the actions of some of the world's most notorious
evolutionists. Hitler orchestrated the Holocaust in the name of evolution. He
was determined to kill everyone who was not Aryan (generally, blonde haired and
blue eyed). Aryans, he thought, were the most evolved and should not have to
share the world's resources with any inferior animals (the rest of the world's
population). Stalin, a communist (communism being a political philosophy
founded upon Naturalistic Evolution), murdered between 60 and 100 million
people (the exact figure is uncertain). Pol Pot, a strong believer in
evolution, murdered half of his country's entire population. These men were
strong believers in evolution and survival of the fittest. If Naturalistic
Evolution is true, these men did nothing wrong. If Naturalistic Evolution is
true, these men are basic role models.
Why
Am I Here? - A Creationist's Answer
"Why am I here?" If Special Creation is true, you were created for a
purpose. You should endeavor to fulfill this purpose. The obvious first step is
to discover that purpose. "Where did I come from?" You came from the
Creator. You are His creature, and are subject to His authority. To deny His
authority may have serious consequences. "Who am I (what am I
worth)?" The Creator values you individually. You have worth to Him. If
someone harms you, they are accountable to Him, to whom all things belong. If
you harm yourself, you are accountable to Him, to whom all things belong.
"Where will I go when I die?" You came from the Creator. When you
have served your purpose, or are no longer able to serve your purpose, it
follows that you will return to Him from whom you came.
Why
Am I Here? - What Is Your Answer?
"Why am I here?" Your answer to this question depends on what you
believe. Both worldviews are contrary to one another. One is true, and the
other is false. Whether you've thought about it or not, your choice of an
answer carries enormous ramifications. It would be best to consider all the
evidence before making either decision. Study the design inherent to all
things. Does it imply a Designer, or incredible chance? Study the personal
nature of human beings. If you were created, it follows that the Creator is a
personal Being. What do personal beings desire above all things? Personal
relationships with other personal beings. On your deathbed, will you surround
yourself with your material possessions so that you may say farewell? Or will
you surround yourself with those whom you love most? Are your memories filled
with objects or sharing those objects with others? "Why are you
here?" What is your answer?
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