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<blockquote>Duane wrote:

Great question, and it's encouraging to me personally that our future leaders are thinking about such things!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good on you! 
 
I think that it's quite the opposite.&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge can free the individual to live not for purposes imposed by others, not motivated by fear of eternal torture nor joy of celestial reward,&nbsp; but for purposes the individual is empowered to decide for themselves in the here and now.&nbsp;&nbsp; It makes life much more rewarding to take personal accountability, and the positive results that accrue over a lifetime are all to their credit.

So while the universe has no purpose per se, that doesn't mean at all that we as intelligent beings can't find great purpose in how we conduct our lives within it.&nbsp; Many bias those lives toward advancing human flourishing and reducing human suffering here on earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They make decisions based on what's rational and are equipped with critical thinking skills that help them cut through the confusion and maintain personal accountability for their actions.&nbsp;&nbsp; I would say they lead a life well worth living. 
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