Life is a continuous search right but why?
some people find the answers in religion, science, philosophy or in other ways which can answer they’re questions.
in the beggining it was religion, after a little time science as a whole and philosophic trends started to evolve, people need a way of answering they’re questions, from the unimportant to the big ones.
but why? why we need answers ?
I think it’s inherent in how our minds work as humans. Most animals are driven by instincts. We on the other hand survive through invention and thinking outside the box. I dunno that’s my two cents.
Yep.
I believe our inherent need for answers comes from the randomness and unpredictability that is life.
Religion was used as a framework to explain the unexplainable.
I do believe that the majority of religiosity is driven by mental illness-- think: rosary beads and counting them as a means to absolve oneself. That’s total OCD behavior right there.
So in a sense, this religious framework was born from the ashes of mental illness in the olden days.
Might be a controversial opinion, but I personally see many parallels between the two.
Then yes, philosophy and science are also heavy hitters in the search for answers, although it seems that philosophy only leaves one with more questions than answers.
…Maybe it’s when we stop searching that we actually find what we’re looking for.
I actually pray the rosary often. Usually without an actual rosary. Just in my head. I’m not overly religious although I do consider myself somewhat spiritual. To be honest, for me it’s kind of like a mantra. I mean, I start to wonder about the importance of good women forgotten in time which isn’t really what it’s about. I also think about how we all came from a woman. I just do it to keep my mind off the voices mostly. It reminds me of my late grandma who would pray every morning. Somehow it helps. It’s like a form of meditation for me I guess. I do think you’re right about religion having a relation to mental illness, especially in less developed countries in the world. I guess it helps people cope.
I don’t mean to make it a religious discussion.
@anon20787234 I think science is better at finding answers when it comes to the way the world works. I love reading about astronomy, and sometimes read articles about technology and artificial intelligence. It’s all very interesting. Philosophy is alright, to me it’s more about finding a reason for existing.
@Ozzyskits I’ve always thought that was interesting about conscious thought regarding the difference between humans and other animals. I sometimes wonder what is going on in my dog’s mind.
There is a philosopher that says Freedom comes, when you finally understand there was nothing missing from your life in the first place. I guess meaning we have the ability to be happy without the need for any outside influence
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