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The Meaning of Life- A Group Discussion
May 1, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
On Friday, May 1, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our discussion topic will be The Meaning of Life. Is there one universal meaning that we must seek to discover? Or, is life only what we make of it? Does the term ‘meaning’ imply a big G supernatural God must exist to provide the ‘meaning’? Is meaning universal? Have you found meaning and purpose? Do you even care?
The Jaycee Creed states, in part, “I believe… that faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life.” Some believe that a supernatural God is necessary to have meaning, and meaning only comes because their God is the meaning to their life or their God provides the context for there to be meaning. Some believe that apart from God there can be no meaning. Some would not join the Jaycees because that section of the creed did not say, ‘that God gives meaning and purpose to human life.’ What do you believe? What does The Distinctions document tell us about meaning and purpose? How do those that do not believe in God find meaning and purpose? Is it necessary to find your purpose? Is a life without purpose a life that is doomed to dread and desperation? What does it mean to have meaning? Can you have meaning by helping others to find meaning and purpose? Is purpose necessary for there to be meaning? Is there one inherent, universal meaning out there for us or do we each have to create (find) our own meaning? And, all this time I’ve been meaning to say, “please join us for this discussion.”
We meet at 1438 S Division, S of Hall Street, at NE corner of Garden and Division, north of the railroad tracks. We are in the same building as Conscious Resale. Yes, you may bring items to donate. Come early if you want to browse the store. Use the front door please. Plenty of parking on Garden St. The Silverline and the regular bus stop are at the next block south on Division.
As of 2/11/2020 the plans for food have not been determined. Sometimes Mary provides us with a meal, other times we go out. Please watch our website for updates or check the meetup app.
Future discussion dates and topics:
(subject to change. Check our website and the Meetup app for updates.)
5/15/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Mirror Neurons