Deep Thoughts: Angie the Antitheist and the meaning of life

Saturday, January 09, 2010

Angie the Antitheist and the meaning of life

I wish I had the answer, but all I have are the things that bring meaning to my life, my family, art, and friendships. I’ve been thinking about it since last night when I watched Angie the Antitheist’s video called What’s the point? She responds to the question, “what is the point of living with God?” Since I reject the notion of God, I don’t answer that question. I’ve always interpreted the question as, “what is the meaning of life?”

I played a game of disc golf at sunrise this morning. It was a beautify clear Southern California morning and about 70 degrees. As I walked the park with three of my friends, I was struck once again by how simple my answers are to the big question, “what is the meaning of life?” For me it’s family, art, and friendships. Simply waking beside my wife or walking in the park with my friends is enough. I’m alive to enjoy the company of friends and family, and to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us all. It’s love really. My heart is full of love. That’s the meaning of my life.

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thesexyatheist 69p · 797 weeks ago

Your answer may be "simple", but it's right on the money. Good luck with lowering your score this year-still haven't tried that sport yet, sounds fun though.

Kriss in not as warm Nor-Cal 50 degree's overcast, but still awesome

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Mojoey 107p · 797 weeks ago

I don't know about my score getting any better. I'm playing horrible. But I have a lot of fun none the less.

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Mike aka MonolithTMA 58p · 797 weeks ago

That's my meaning too, MoJoey. I feel sad for some theists who can't see meaning beyond their idea of their god.

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Mojoey 107p · 797 weeks ago

Me too. Me too. I've never understood the concept of looking for meaning outside yourself. It makes no sense.

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AngieAntiTheist 86p · 797 weeks ago

It's amazing how people lose sight of that in a desperate attempt to please a fictitious & capricious god. Thanks for the plug :)

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Mojoey 107p · 797 weeks ago

No worries - You seem have a knack for the video stuff. I've tried it and sound way to serious.

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CocosButter · 797 weeks ago

I totally agree....through all of this people lose sight of what MATTERS. We don't need to please God...love is enough...Feeling it...spreading it to others...making everyone feel special just because they are. I watch all of the theology debates and no one seems to get anywhere...most come down to insults of one another's intelligence. Let's grow up and enjoy this life, one another, and the nature around us...

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Mojoey 107p · 797 weeks ago

Well said.

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TexasHeather · 797 weeks ago

It's interesting to me, perhaps the lone Christian follower of this site, that actually, God agrees with this*, and as a Christian & a rational human being it's easy for me to see that, believe it, and answer unequivocally -- Yes, Love is the meaning of life/reason for living.

(*God agrees? Really? Yes -- Jesus said the only commandments/things that matter are to Love God and Love People. And that, when all else is gone, in the end, only 3 things will remain -- faith, hope and love. But the most important is & always will be LOVE.)

Sounds a lot like what you said, Mojoey.

Whoa, wait a minute then......(looks around to make sure no one hears her, plants tongue firmly in cheek, and whispers.....).........you're not God, are you???

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Mojoey 107p · 797 weeks ago

Nope... just a guy that knows what makes him happy. Thanks for the comment. Love it the answer.

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jonathan · 796 weeks ago

An interesting book that echoes most of the comments here is "The Atheist's Way" by Eric Maisel (http://www.theatheistsway.com/). It's short and doesn't dwell at all on the existence of god or the validity of religion etc., but instead focuses fully on experiencing a meaningful life without superstition or gods.

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Mojoey 107p · 796 weeks ago

Thanks Jonathan, I'll have to pick up�a copy.

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