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That's "opiate of the masses" claim, but rather its removal of suffering and imbuing life with permanent meaning and purpose which isn't lost at the point of de
by steeleyespan 4y ago
That's "opiate of the masses" claim, but rather its removal of suffering and imbuing life with permanent meaning and purpose which isn't lost at the point of death (theosis).
What is the point and purpose of life, beyond avoiding suffering and seeking pleasure? Even the ancient pursuit of honor and memory is rather ephemeral and lame.
- bawolff 4y ago> imbuing life with permanent meaning and purpose which isn't lost at the point of death (theosis) That's generally how most people define imortality. If you take that + remove suffering, it is one hell of a carrot. > What is the point and purpose of life, beyond avoiding suffering and seeking pleasure? Even the ancient pursuit of honor and memory is rather ephemeral and lame. That is something we all have to discover for ourselves. Many people find that through religion, and as long as they aren't hurting others i don't begrudge them of it, but there are lots of paths to finding existential meaning.