(January 30, 2014 at 11:48 pm)Lek Wrote: I have a powerful desire to know why the universe exists...Events can be traced back to the singularity but no-one knows why it expanded. That said, enough is known about the 'why' (in the context of the completely naturalistic, current state of the universe) for us to posit naturalistic hypotheses.
Quote:...and our purpose for existence as individuals.That's entirely up to us (within certain physical parameters).
Quote:I don't see science as a way to discover this.Why not? I mean, it's not the only approach but it's certainly one of the most informative: without a decent scientific underpinning to your knowledge (i.e. a working knowledge of reality and how it functions), how can you possibly apply other tools (e.g. philosophy, ethics) with any veracity?
Quote:Do atheists search for the same thing and, if so, what is their source or method?Many do, many others are happy with not knowing.
Quote:I think most atheists don't see any purpose at all.As you can see from the responses, the majority of atheists do but for wildly different reasons. Your stereotyping is indicative of limited understanding.
Sum ergo sum
