[Aaron]

Good to see nihilism is alive and well on Curvedspace.

Note that so many people are 'Christian' on this board, yet none have so far said 'to serve God' or to 'be friends withs Jesus' or whatever the meaning of life in the Bible is.

Also note the flood of Christian values that I predict will come after this post.

No, because I'd rather not fight that fight. Whenever it does come up, it's generally a no win situation because people can be quite relentless in bashing religion. I'd much rather just sit back and keep quiet while the discussion carries on. If it's brought up, it's always a no win situation because people need answers other than faith.

I'd like a definitive answer, sure. I don't need them. That's where my faith comes in. Look at the line in my signature. Explains a lot.

(Btw, I'd like to point out that my post would appear to hold less than your predicted amount of Christian values that you said would flood the thread. We're not all zealots.)

Well put, Res. People need to realize that most of Generation Y are generally relaxed about their Christian faith. I don't stand on street corners and tell of a fiery end that one will meet if they don't repent now. I don't attempt to convert others to Christianity just so I can put another notch on my "Gospel Gun." I'm not ultra-conservative, either. I defend the values of my faith, but I consider myself open minded. I am not discriminative of people of a different color or faith. I don't turn and point at an Atheist or Satanist, rather I am more likely to befriend them. I don't befriend a non-Christian, convert them, and then leave them. Nor do I befriend them for the sole purpose of making them a Christian. I'll tell them about my faith if they ask, otherwise I won't bug them about it. Using people in this way is one of my pet peeves about many Christians. It's my personal worldview and I don't expect anyone to believe the same unless they want to.

By the way, Res, where did you find that second quote (not the Anonymous one) in your signature? I really like it.

[Res]

I dunno. I ran across it somewhere on the interblag!

That's the same way about me. Sad thing is, as Christians, we're supposed to spread the word and bring more people to Christ. However, while I'm not at all against that, I'm certainly against shoving it down other peoples throats. Because I hate it when people do that to me. Why should I do something to someone that I myself loathe?

If people want to know, they ask. If they're curious, I tell. I don't say "ACCEPT CHRIST OR I HATE YOU." Like a few people I know in real life.

How's this: I believe in belief. If you believe in Buddhism, by all means, follow through that faith as long as possible. If you're Jewish, go Jews. If you're Atheist, great. Not my worry. YOu believe what you believe and I'll believe what I believe.

Does that work with people?

And BTW. The ultimate question is "How many roads must a man walk down?" Arthur forfeited that question to the mice because he claims that no question he had ever come up with had ever brought him one iota of happiness. So that's what I believe he says the meaning of life is.

"Do right. Be happy."

Right now, my meaning of life? A redheaded sweetheart who's about to give me a call in a few minutes. <3 That's what makes me happy. That's what I live for.

"If you don't have anything worth dying for, you don't have anything worth living for."

[Nuu™™]

By the way, Res, where did you find that second quote (not the Anonymous one) in your signature? I really like it.

It is by a fellow by the name of Caspal or something, I believe. It was on Compass the other day.