(January 30, 2014 at 11:48 pm)Lek Wrote: I have a powerful desire to know why the universe exists and our purpose for existence as individuals.
So do most Atheist's, though most of us came to the reality that our purpose is nothing more than a creation from the human ego. I think most us found a purpose for our life as individuals, and what to do with that said life.
Quote: I don't see science as a way to discover this. Do atheists search for the same thing and, if so, what is their source or method?
Oh ok, so the scientific breakthroughs that have lead to everything that we know now are not good enough for you? The problem isn't science, the problem is you. One great thing about science, even if you don't believe it, science is the best way to find whats true. If you find a better way, please let humanity know, no doubt it'll be the best discovery ever made.
Quote: I think most atheists don't see any purpose at all.
Why? because when we die we don't believe in an afterlife? So instead we focus on the lives when we are actually living, instead of some crap-shoot that life will be extended when you die. You don't need a god to have a purpose in your life.