What is the Meaning of Life?

This is a lecture I gave in October 2022, where I was asked to tackle the topic of the Abrahamic religions and their view on the meaning of life. In regular fashion, I of course primarily focus on the mystics.
#meaningoflife #religion #philosophy

[@EventHorizon-zh7qq]

Broh! It's 12.00 am here in my country. The perfect time to question my existence.

[@slowcuber_aze]

sure it is

[@Vainashell]

😂😂😂

[@ZionLion-lw2vc]

Psalm 119:62-64 Tree of Life Version 62 At midnight I rise to praise You, because of Your righteous rulings. 63 I am a companion of all who fear You, of those who observe Your precepts. 64 The earth is full of Your lovingkindness. Adonai-teach me Your decrees.

[@MsKnowitall]

Lmaooo

[@richardhofmister3880]

Obviously you do exist you responded 😂😂

[@oneworldonehome]

"Purpose is something you will understand as you climb higher on the mountain of life. As you gain a greater vantage point, you will understand more of the journey itself, by looking behind and by being increasingly able to anticipate what is up ahead. Purpose is realized by taking the journey, not by establishing a favorable or fascinating explanation or a definition for oneself. Purpose is not a justification. It does not compensate for anything. Purpose is something that is waiting for you to discover. You can only discover it by taking the journey, by following the way, by learning as you go and by gaining the greater perspective and understanding that one acquires as one matures in The Way of Knowledge. As we have said before, you have come from someplace and you will return to that place. You have come bearing gifts for the world. Your greater purpose is embodied in this idea. Because of your origin and your destiny, you have something greater to give to the world, something that the world cannot give to you. Your gift is hidden within you like a secret cargo, but you cannot gain access to it until you have advanced. Then it will begin to emerge, slowly and incrementally, all on its own." Greater Community Spirituality - Chapter 5: What is Human Purpose?

[@The13thDukeofWybourne]

LIFE IS THE PURPOSE

[@starrmont4981]

Life Before Death Strength Before Weakness Journey Before Destination

[@Neadunkel]

Det är så fint att se dig föreläsa om min religion (islam) och presentera den på ett så vackert sätt. Och att visa dom tydliga kopplingarna mellan oss, kristendom och judendom, för en ökad förståelse mellan religionerna, att vi muslimer kanske inte är så konstiga och annorlunda i det svenska samhället, utan att vår etik bygger på ungefär samma saker. Tack Filip. Må Allah belöna dig! ❤️

[@footballonnet1086]

اسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته @Neadunkel Bor du Stockholm ?

[@mariangelatowner2831]

You are a wonderful communicator Filip, as well as absorbing knowledge I find myself feeling very relaxed and loving just listening to you. My first spiritual path many, many years ago was with a Sufi teacher who still dwells in my heart. I also appreciate your humility, thank you.

[@craigdelaney8737]

Thanks You for Sharing..!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾 That was Wonderful..🙏🏾💕

[@corskap]

Great lecture, loved it, thank you very much for sharing it so it can reach us!

[@gengizkhan7341]

Hi, I just wanted to say that your channel has helped me understand and comprehend complex ideas and beleifs.

[@whtiequillBj]

Beautiful talk! I feel that you did a great job of talking about the Abrahamic religions and the way in which believers think of their faith.

[@malikakajee4396]

"Knowing yourself" is the first step .

[@gabriellawrence6598]

Haven't watched yet, but I always love to see people that I've came to know via Enlgish speaking their native languages.

[@mattisvov]

Beautiful lecture.

[@victorlins4754]

Thanks for the lecture !

[@abdellahumer3965]

"god is one" is the most important step toward's submission to god

[@michaeldillon3113]

If 'God',is One , then who is there to submit to ' God ' ?🕊️

[@The13thDukeofWybourne]

God is within! Silly religions created by the Magicians that run the world to dis-empower humans tell them otherwise. Religions are slavery!

[@z-boi3172]

Meaning that there is only One true Deity worthy of Worship, Allah. And that we as His creation have the sole purpose of worshipping him. I would kindly recommend this series if you have any questions: kzbin.info/aero/PLv6TZluNhDk48Dc_HXz1KFsGhavIbNWzu&si=ualIjCu-dwRMAOH3

[@kittymcditty8960]

Loved what you stated at the end of the lecture, that the smallest acts of kindness can have cosmological effects.

[@meesalikeu]

wow what a topic, quite overwhelming, but you handled it with apparant ease. 🎉

[@RASH_TheBandit]

*What an excellent educational KZbin channel, so underrated*

[@djadequate]

Fascinated by all the instruments in the background

[@oscarfranzenstorm8394]

Great lecture. You have a nack for making complicated topics more exessible, and therefore more meaingfull for people like me. Sincerly, a fellow scandinavian (dansker)

[@vhawk1951kl]

He has a knack for asking asinine questions that lack any specificity- which shows idleness and that the questioner is an halfwit, but I suppose it is marginally more precise than where's the where the where? if only just. It is noticeable that the idle and asinine are careful to avoid specifics and like to keep their asiinine maunderings as vague and generalised as possible. if like the questioner you are an idler and a halfwit, try to disguise that fact rather than making it quite so obvious particularly when the questioner is innocent of any sort of intellectual ability or accomplishment which it is probably best not to advertise.

[@lj823]

Subtitles are difficult for me, but was soooo worth the effort. Thank you for the share!

[@Cay30]

I your channel. I just saw your video on Christian mysticism as well. It would be amazing if you did a in depth video on Anthroposophy. Involving in it Rudolf Steiner, and the branches that involve Anthroposophy such The Christian Community, Waldorf Schools, Biodynamic farming etc. Being probably the most influential modern western esoteric tradition.

[@anderski01]

Have you ever thought about doing a video on the Canaanite/Phoenician/Carthaginian religion? Super dark stuff, would make for a super interesting video!

[@NealBones]

Super interesting topic my friend, I'll have to catch you after work because this deserves my full attention ❤️

[@UnderratedKitchen]

Bruh give the Quran a try after work 😢

[@NealBones]

@UnderratedKitchen Can you hit me with a reliable English translation? I've tried to read it before tbh but have always seen that English translations are very unfaithful.

[@AbdulazizKider]

​ @NellyBonez I mean translations will never come close to the Arabic, but they are good enough for you to understand the truth. Get Saheeh international, or if you want a one that gives more explanation, then get the Noble Quran(by Muhsin Khan and Hilali). If you wanna dive deeper, I can recommend you tafseers such as Tafsir As-saadi, which is detailed but well suited for a beginner.

[@NealBones]

@@AbdulazizKider Thank you for the info 😁❤️

[@BlondeManNoName]

Good stuff.

[@GCET---uc6hl]

Love, appreciation and loads of good wishes from Kashmir!

[@ZionLion-lw2vc]

Funny I was in Kashmir earlier today with a fellow who lives at the foot of the Himalayas. He called himself Aham Brahmasmi which means, I am divine.

[@RehaanUsingThis]

Im near you as im in northern areas of Pakistan

[@ZionLion-lw2vc]

@@RehaanUsingThis so you must be familiar with Pakistani Sufi. I love Sanam Marvi and music from Coke and Walnut music studios.

[@GCET---uc6hl]

@@ZionLion-lw2vc ohh nice to hear that.. Hope you enjoyed your time here !

[@GCET---uc6hl]

@@RehaanUsingThis I'm on the other side of the isle...IoK-the indian side

[@user-td2yr9tx9p]

Very good Filip I thought that you explained it very well and concisely....a difficult thing to do...thanks

[@vhawk1951kl]

If only you had some slight idea what you mean by " cosmically", but you are about to demonstrate that you have not the faintest idea. If I were you I would avoid universals for reasons that a three-year-old child could set out to you with ease. It is a good thing that you have never troubled a university if you are in search of learning, because universities have certain minimum requirements that you clearly could never satisfy, in evidence whereof I proffer that you have had to look up cosmos and cosmic *and*possibly that gibberish"cosmically".

[@user-td2yr9tx9p]

@@vhawk1951kl um... I never mentioned cosmically...I think that you have replied to the wrong person????

[@miryamroldan3686]

Gracias por esté video, que bueno, que sería un canal en español... Desde Colombia

[@Astiradan]

Thanks for the lecture, a very pleasant moment and instructive perspective about the goal of mysticism in the meaning of life. Related to the Transcendental aspect, you say that you barely found elements to support this aspect of mysticism - if I understood well. Studying a bachelor in Christian Orthodox Theology, couldn't we speak, for christianity, about Irenaeus of Lyon who says „God made Himself man, so that man can become God„? Or use the controversy of Varlaam and Gregory of Palama about hesychasm and the prayer of Jesus? The idea to connect and negate all feeling to „admire to Light of Mount Tabor” reflects really well, in my humble opinion, the transcendental aspect of mysticism in christianity - even if I may understand that it could be to oriental for the subject in terms of christianity. Thank you for the reading and waiting for your next really good videos and lectures.

[@awesomearab13]

Can you please make a video about the qubaysiyat in Syria? Love your channel

[@keshavraman7739]

Nice video I have a suggestion for you if your gonna do any Hindu videos. Maybe look into the other 6 darshanas ie Minamsa, Vaisheshika, Yoga, Samkhya and Nyaya they each have their own sutra. Nice lecture btw I love how you encompassed the meaning of life through Abrahamic theology in a heart warming and positive way.

[@user-no8mh6ck3p]

The success of the human species is partially attributed to the fact that humans act in groups. Collaboration and forming social bonds has given humans a significant advantage over other species. This works best, if it's not purely reasoned, but part of our instinct. Therefore, from an evolutionary point of view, we should feel gratification in helping others. A religious tradition that teaches us to love our fellow humans should have more appeal for that reason.

[@titussteenhuisen8864]

thank you

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

According to people who have NDEs, we're here to love, learn, be kind, make a difference and pass it on...

[@davidwillis5016]

I agree with you we have come to this existence to learn and develop our souls and everybody here is to grow along with us in "incarnation" . Then we return to source and perhaps we'll come back again to learn some more lessons to grow and develop our soul we are all one and we get separated to come to this existence at this point in time and we have came back many times and we're in different points of time now perhaps we're in different places as well, our souls are immense because we are all part of God and God is part of everything and we are parts of God, we just experienced separation in this reality and this point in time, the abrahamic religion thing is just a man-made thing, check out Billy Carson's "Origin of religion" and you'll find out some of the truth

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

@@davidwillis5016 Our soul is a piece of the Divine, and one day we return home 🏡. Yes, God is EVERYWHERE!

[@AbdulazizKider]

​@gabrielleangelica1977 You do realize everyone has different NDE experiences right? You can't take personal experiences as proofs. I know of people who became muslim after NDE experiences and same goes for other religions. And Certainly we aren't part of God or neither a piece of the Divine. And the claim that God is Everywhere is assured as well. I don't know about you but I am certain that God is not in the toilet. Maybe try reading the Quran. Even just reflect and observe the world, it is evident that there is only one Creator. May Allahﷻ guide you and show you the truth

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

@@AbdulazizKider I read the Quran multiple times! It validates these claims! Non Muslims even saw the prophet. You have a sick mind, i.e., toilet 🚽! May Allah forgive you ...

[@Zazamarkle]

@@AbdulazizKiderwhat do you think about al - lah being an idol before islam in kaba? How about your so called religion treats women beneath men? Slaves ? Your holly book is written after mahomad died and had so many controversy over the which topic goes in. Even burning some of the ayats… there are so many holes i cannot write here.. so do your research and see what is it. If you are an arab though they think they know everything and center of the universe. Islam basically man made like others.

[@LaVictoireRosee]

I was literally searching for this topic last night. Dark times for my soul 😢

[@NeilEvans-xq8ik]

Turn towards the darkness, and sit in faith. I'm sitting with you. 🙏

[@BradyPostma]

Soul-searching is soul-strengthening. I admire your introspection.

[@RehaanUsingThis]

One Must Look At Darkness To Desire Light.

[@michaeldillon3113]

Best wishes to you friend 🤗

[@zyonmdc]

oh damn this is gonna hit hard

[@johnnychrome7708]

Loved this lecture, very informative! Make a video about Mormonism!

[@savannahshepherd2283]

Simplified esoteric teaching's: Overcome what it is to be human. Everyone is equal. Have a critical prevailing Perspective. To see inside and outside of oneself & surroundings for true growth.

[@slowcuber_aze]

müsəlman olaraq, bu videoya baxıram və məlumatlar çox maraqlıdırlar...

[@mirzamuradzade7040]

Məndə 2 ildiki qulaq asıram bu kanala. Tək deyilsən)

[@slowcuber_aze]

@@mirzamuradzade7040 adamın ürəyi sevinir yurddaşı görərkən. salam aleykim, qardaş!

[@khaldrago911]

Bruh, I had no idea you spoke Swedish so fluently! That’s so cool!

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Well, it's my native tongue 🙂

[@khaldrago911]

@@LetsTalkReligion oh, my bad! Then your English is amazing!

[@thestrangerofmountains]

Even though you're a Christian, I've learnt so much about Islam, my own religion, from you. ❤

[@hnmpu8303]

How do you know he’s Christian? In what video did he say that?

[@peaamber992]

I think in one of the qna videos he mentioned that he was raised in a christian tradition although not confirming if he is still one.​@@hnmpu8303

[@weaponizedmemes3461]

I’ve watched a ton of his videos. Had no idea he was Christian .

[@rdklkje13]

He's not Christian, other than culturally by being Swedish. He's said that he's spiritual not religious, like many people in Scandinavia now. His research focused on Sufism, and different forms of mysticism seem to still be (among) his main interest.

[@joekayira9543]

He is Christian. He pointed that out in a Q & A video.

[@ahsanjalal]

Thank you for uploading this. I have a question. Since you gave mystic perspective, how different is orthodox position from mystic perspective in all of Abrahim religion

[@watermelonprom7197]

I remember figuring out the Meaning of Life on a cold Snowy Night cuddling with my Cats... In Chan Buddhism there is a saying... All is One, One is All... I was feeling very lonely & isolated that night... But then my cats came & snuggled with me... It was the most joy I had felt in a while... & I realized... If All is One & One is All... Then the Meaning of Life was are our Connections & Bonds to ourselves, others & the world around us... It is our Relationship to these Beings & Non-Beings that truly give Life Meaning :]

[@mr.gamerkabir8142]

In hinduism too The vedanta philosophy also has oneness I guess buddhism is more nihilist than hinduism

[@watermelonprom7197]

@@mr.gamerkabir8142 just depends how you look at things ;]

[@mr.gamerkabir8142]

@@watermelonprom7197 yeah ig I like hindu philosophy more bcz it's more fun Someone else might like buddhism more bcz it's more peaceful or strict

[@watermelonprom7197]

@@mr.gamerkabir8142 is it Nihilism... Or is it Realism? Buddhism works best for people whose visions are clogged by illusions... Which is why I enjoy it so much... Cause I love understanding things for what they are :] but I also enjoy Daoism & Confucianism too! To help throw in that "fun" you were talking about XD but life is a Journey & we all have our own mountains to climb... & We will all need different tools to climb up said mountain... But all the tools will be very similar to each other cause we are all climbing up mountains... If I didn't love Chinese Philosophy so much I probably would have chosen Hinduism or maybe even Stoicism... But that's that lol XD I just want to clarify though... Buddhism is not Nihilistic... While people who have Nihilistic views will benefit the most from Buddhism... It's not cause Buddhism is also Nihilistic... But because it teaches to you see yourself for who you are... To clear away all illusions... Which includes the idea that things are Hopeless... The translation of "Life is Suffering" is a bit inaccurate... What it actually means is that life is dissatisfying or imperfect... & It's cause we want life to be a certain way based off of preconceived notion but that's not how life works... & The only way to end your dissatisfactions & to accept life's imperfections to to clear away all preconceived notions & misunderstandings which leads to wants & desires... & To do that you gotta follow the Noble 8 Fold Path yada yada you get the gist- hope this helps :] PEACE

[@mandiocatostada3859]

great

[@ahmedseyam799]

So, to summarize it in three bullet points : 1- personal ( Jihad Al Nafs) 2- social (the Golden rule) 3- Divine (reflection of God attributes) trying to be the complete human.

[@raosaghir9449]

Purpose of life is to “sustain ,enhance and continue it self in future….

[@philklabe2771]

Please release in English it is very valuable knowledge

[@tinyguy9049]

This looks like a banger

[@Raven32121]

To love is to do the will of God, To love is to KNOW God!

[@Prudenthermit]

❤🙏🏼

[@drunklittlesheep]

8:13 is that the Allepo Codex in the backround? And why is it upside down?

[@RehaanUsingThis]

I literally journaled last night about the purpose of life and today you drop this. Ohh Allah Thankyou.

[@AbdulazizKider]

Are you a muslim? If so I don't know if this is the place where your supposed to learn what the purpose of life is. Read the Quran, it will give you the answers you need. In short our purpose is to worship Allahﷻ

[@RehaanUsingThis]

@@AbdulazizKider yeah you're right about the Qur'an thinh but.... Ad hominem spotted

[@maryansul1637]

​​@@RehaanUsingThis if you muslim I would recommend, the purpose of life, Jeffrey lang he muslim American revert, really good lecture

[@aidanlogan4384]

Oh finally! I don't have to read anymore there's finally a video that will tell me the meaning of life 💜 it's amazing what we can do with technology

[@Zdravko7]

Here is the same idea of mirroring God in Christianity: "Be perfect, as you heavenly Father is perfect." "Be merciful, as your heavenly father is merciful" moreover, the idea of mirroring God is fundamental to Christianity, as Christ Himself is at one with God and believers are to be at one with Him and God.

[@likeicare300]

The assertion of universality within Abrahamic religions faces scrutiny when confronted with the historical accuracy of foundational events. The parting of the Red Sea and narratives like Jews being enslaved in Egypt and Joseph serving as an advisor to the Pharaoh lack historical corroboration. These events, central to religious narratives, raise skepticism about the reliability of religious texts as historical documents

[@TarikJasim]

here before 1 million views

[@whtiequillBj]

The the answer to life the universe and everything is 42. :P

[@slowcuber_aze]

fr

[@michaeldillon3113]

😅

[@mayflowerbouquet]

Skönt att höra dig på svenska igen, bra strukturerad informativ liten läsning. PS, måste beklaga alla dom här intressanta filurerna i kommentarsfältet, vilka märkliga saker en del har att säga...

[@virding232]

Det kommer med ämnet tyvär.

[@bleighhh]

Hi Filip. I would like to study the topics you cover. What is the best uni for this? Where is it? Thank you in advance

[@youtubeisevil]

Curious about what is the meaning of life in other religions now

[@robintropper660]

42 …. Answering the video title ….. sorry, I couldn’t resist, just too tempting: Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy FOREVER!

[@robintropper660]

But piano, guitars, mandolins etc …. THAT is the meaning of life!

[@michaeldillon3113]

I am so happy to see references to 42 and Monty Python in the comments. 😅

[@ahwehbe6070]

You remind me of Tim winter (Abdul Hakim Murad)

[@rafaelmelitonrodriguezmigl7509]

Poor eyesight prevents me from understanding. However am motivated to respond to the question. Philosophy is the salvation of man. We are an expression of the will toward good that permeates the universe. Evil provides necessary resistance; it exists as a necessary ally toward a beneficial end. Yes it’s all predestined; but the future action/symbols have no meaning until they are physically manifested thru us, until Gods Will is lived by us. Or is the above just my clumsy attempt to make cognitive sense of what is beyond the senses? It works for me.

[@tmAcorn]

Memory fails me when it comes to names, but a student once asked his teacher what his (the students) purpose in life was AND what was the meaning of life, and the answer blew my mind and stopped me dwelling on it. Instead of giving him an answer he asked his student two questions. Why do you have to have a purpose? Why does life have to have a meaning? He said, " maybe just maybe life is just for living it and nothing more. " My thoughts just stopped, but this guy was a Buddhist monk and to me at least the Lord Buddha who he is a follower of has plenty of purpose and a great deal of meaning! Again, rocking out with your paradox out!!!

[@michaeldillon3113]

Sounds like the guy knew Zen . Koans are a traditional way to stop the mind - so that the Buddha within shines through ✌️

[@chendaforest]

Surely a short would have be sufficient to definitavely answer this question Filip ? ;)

[@cashchristian5413]

Would really enjoy a breakdown of Scientology at some point.

[@rafaelnunesduarte]

Woah! Great theme! A daring one, for sure! This will be quite a ride! Saving for later today! (P.s. is it swedish, you are speaking?) I know it hasnt much to do with the video, but, if i may, i would like to sugest a theme i belive you would love to look into and maybe give us your perspectives on. As a brazilian, it is very common for us to hear about the "terreiros", originally - and still, bu not only - the places of worship created by the enslaved people in the diaspora, but, afterwards, also the places where "samba" came to be. While samba came in popular taste, the brazilian religions of african matrix are still persecuted by the christian majority of our country, even if it dictates some of our most common traditions, like wearing white (or other colors, each with a meaning of a desire) and jumping 7 waves in new year - a ritual for Yemanja, the yoruba goddess of the seas (rivers, originally), not to talk about the food we eat and the music we listen to. Music and dance is a big part of those religions (also cooking, eating and drinking), for the rituals are celebrated as a happy gathering to recive the entities. A big part of this religions is about music, wich is a central part of the cult (the music, called "pontos", played and singed by the "ogãs", that calls the "orixas", the gods or spirits of nature), and a big chunk of brazilian music have strong influences from this african rythms, intrinsecly related with these religions. If you want to get a taste, i reccomend the Afro Sambas, by Baden Powell - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6mwYWePab2GfNU - a samba, as the name says it, with a lot of bossa nova influence (i feel you'll really dig this one); or Ponto de Nanã, by Mariene de Castro - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYi2eJKwgLd2gdk - wich is a "ponto" played in a more traditional ijexá style. There is also the syncretic aspect of the religion - enslaved people used to disguise their worship identifilying their gods with catholic saints - wich became an actual faith and created an incredible enviroment of tolerance with diverse perspectives, described as reminiscent of the late roman empire, by Umberto Eco. I find it a really fascinating theme and i feel like it would interest you as well. If you would like to take a look into it, there are some religions like candomble and umbanda (the most widespreaded), the first one was deeply studied by french antropologist Pierre Verger, but there is a lot of studies done about it! Greetings!

[@chendaforest]

Yes he is Swedish

[@rafaelnunesduarte]

@@chendaforest thanks! Didnt know that

[@alialqattan9902]

Can you make what is zaidi Shia

[@alwilliams5177]

Never realized how beautiful your language sounds. Have you spoken both since childhood? Your English sounds American. I suspect you've spoken both your whole life .

[@NikeaTiber]

Posting this before I watch the lecture because I want to see how close, or how it differs from my philosophy: The meaning of life is to teach you a lesson.

[@ZoyaAli01]

Would have been great if you used a more visible color for the subtitles. It’s a bit difficult to read if you are watching on a phone.

[@j141x]

Any chance you're gonna publish an English version? :)

[@susansheffield2931]

Well, that was awesome! I like the idea that the small things are cosmically significant.

[@h.h.1266]

Can you publish the transcript? I couldn’t follow the audio and close captions.

[@likeicare300]

In the intricate tapestry of human existence, the gravitational pull towards Abrahamic religions conceals a narrative woven with ancient influences, particularly from Mesopotamian and Jewish traditions. A thorough examination unveils not only questions about the geographic limitations of these beliefs but also probes the foundations of their core narratives

[@michaeldillon3113]

I feel that definitions of mysticism should be broadly limited to experiences of Union with ' god' . I am not one of those Ancient Aliens guys but those passages in Ezekiel look very much like a Close Encounter to me .

[@beyondcringed7480]

U all should see burning ghat of marikarnika ,there u will find different meaning of life instantly 🌌

[@TheStoicJourney86]

Reflecting on life's meaning-each person's journey is unique! 💭 Share your perspective and let's dive into this philosophical adventure together.

[@neil6477]

Meaning is a human concept. Why should it apply to life? I would argue that there doesn’t have to be any ‘meaning’ but people make something up to help them cope with raw existence of being alive.

[@mr.gamerkabir8142]

​@@neil6477then what was the purpose of sole existence? Why would we begin life at first? Why was universe an accident? We have higher understanding than animals and thus we can understand life better than animals

[@neil6477]

@@mr.gamerkabir8142 The only purpose is the one that you want to believe in. That could involve anything - a God, Enlightenment, atheism, scientific reasoning or nothing at all - you decide. The famous logician and philosopher, A J Ayer, once wrote that just because a question makes grammatical sense, that doesn't mean it is valid. He gave the example of, 'Is Tuesday, blue?'. I would give the same answer to your questions that start with, 'Why . . . . .?'. They are products of a human mind, this does not mean they have any validity other than that which we give them. We have a higher understanding than animals - probably, but so what? There are life forms in distant galaxies that have been around for millions of years and have evolved way beyond consciousness and reason - but they still have found no meaning to life.

[@mr.gamerkabir8142]

@@neil6477 the last sentence is more of an assumption than a fact Beyond consciousness is also not a correct word imo Maybe a species more intelligent than us? Secondly Science isnt about believing Yeah We have not gotten a perfect answer Even if we prove god Some psychos would still exist who would still have their meaning in life as wanting to have sex with their celebrities crushes rather than god I am particularly a theist so imo God is the meaning of life but anyways

[@neil6477]

@@mr.gamerkabir8142 You see you’ve invented your world view and there is your answer.

[@doubleaz1234]

To lower the death anxiety and minimize boredom.

[@likeicare300]

True

[@catoelder4696]

Wow

[@josef2012]

The meaning of life is service to others 🙏💗 Jai Sanatana

[@Adhil_parammel]

it's experiencing the life as it's.

[@agnelomascarenhas8990]

A human is born, reproduces, dies. It is true of all life forms. These are facts. Reproduction requires acquiring tools for the offspring to survive such as an income for the parent and education for the child. It also requires social skills to work with other people. I don't understand gods, religion, mysticism ... that's because I stick to the scientific philosophy of Karl Popper: *If a proposal is not testable, it is meaningless*

[@catoelder4696]

It takes guts to give a lecture with this title.

[@likeicare300]

The story of Abraham, driven by dreams and perceived divine communication to sacrifice his child, raises ethical and mental health concerns. In modern contexts, such actions could lead to legal consequences and psychiatric evaluations. The intersection of religious devotion and potential delusions prompts reflection on the adaptability and relevance of ancient teachings within contemporary ethical frameworks

[@DramaLlama2310]

Presumably, if Isaac had been killed, Abraham could have gotten into trouble for that. We shouldn't take these stories out of context of the whole. The Bible says to not murder and also to obey the laws of your government. And when teaching on these scriptures, the teacher absolutely has to keep all of this in mind. We can also assume that people who are relatively healthy of mind wouldn't use these stories or texts as justification to commit those acts.

[@likeicare300]

@@DramaLlama2310 there's a lot of cases where people who aren't healthy in mind have committed crimes & murders due to "God's voice" ordering them to. Therefore the logical thing to conclude is if the story is true, Abraham himself is mentally unhealthy most likely schizophrenic old man. Who interpreted his delusional thinking to Devine communication. His position as leader of his family and tribe allowed him to brainwash and pass down his delusional teachings to his offspring. This is how the Jewish cult was formed.

[@rumirum6274]

When watching a video with subtitles, I see all the Memes about it.

[@Xiad5]

Next video on Zaydism and also video on Alevism (not Alewite/Nusaries)...

[@christopherellis2663]

None of the above 😊

[@twonumber22]

to learn

[@alchemistbrotv1707]

Grammar caveat, the Arabic pronoun هُوَ can be said to be a neutral pronoun also because it is used for things without a known gender for example the relative pronoun ما is often referred to with هو when gender is unknown or there is no gender to assign.

[@socialexperiment8751]

PROPOSAL (informal). As a suggestion I have an idea to put forward for consideration. Comment: I was unable to find a “Timeline of Friendship Towards the Jews” online as opposed to a Timeline of antisemitism. See Wikipedia Timeline of antisemitism. Starting from the 21st Century and going back to Antiquity, if possible, to keep the peace, what if there was a joint effort between Jews and non-Jews who would work together, to accumulate stories from around the world? There must be volumes of books which were lost or destroyed, some which are still available, with stories, quotations, and sayings that give the reader a firsthand and honest description of the author’s interaction with Jewish people. I’m just looking to find all the positive stories, quotations, poems etc. written up about them as individuals and as a community. Someone must have compiled a database or list over the years. What is the general sentiment of non-Jews towards the Jewish people around the world? From a historical standpoint, what positive stories have people from ethnic European backgrounds, African, First Nations, Asian, Aborigines etc. honestly documented? Galatians 3:28 Context 25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

[@bankaihadouken1180]

-Had no servants, yet they called him Master. -Had no degree, yet they called him Teacher. -Had no medicines, yet they called him Healer. -He had no army, yet kings feared Him. -He won no Wars, yet He conquered the world. -He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. -He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. Jesus Christ 🙏🏽

[@lorenzomizushal3980]

He didn't conquer the world, only most of Europe and some middle eastern country. Most Asian countries were never conquered.

[@majidbineshgar7156]

Have you asked the " Monty Pythons " yet ?

[@chendaforest]

Always look on the bright side of life.

[@majidbineshgar7156]

@@chendaforest Yes indeed ,whistle ... , you see life without cheerful humour means nothing.

[@michaeldillon3113]

Great to see Monty Python referenced here 😅. I have asked Filip to critique ' The life of Brian ' , particularly referencing the messianic figure Brian Cohen 🕊️

[@ZionLion-lw2vc]

I think the meaning of life is found in Joel 2 and that is to find the Bridal Chamber. The meaning is to find the light of Eternity. Joel 2:15-16 Tree of Life Version Blow the Shofar 15 Blow the shofar in Zion! Sanctify a fast; proclaim an assembly. 16 Gather the people; sanctify the congregation; assemble the elders; gather the children, even those nursing at breasts. Let the bridegroom come out from his bedroom and the bride from her chamber.

[@LordfizzwigitIII]

...I need to learn Swedish

[@chendaforest]

Ja!!

[@bpspartan1611]

There is not a single Muslim who would disagree that the sole reason for humanity's existence is to worship the One and Only Creator, who is Allah. This is what the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, taught us. In addition, it is not possible to build an idea about the nature of Islam through Sufism, as there is disagreement about them among most Muslims, and this will not be easily understood by a non-Muslim. What's the definition of the word Islam in Arabic?: Islam is defined linguistically as surrender, and what is meant is surrender to God’s command and prohibition without objection, and it has been said that it is submission, submission, and abandonment of rebellion, pride, and stubbornness.

[@brandonhall9959]

Well there is no literal meaning to life. This question is subjective, and usually revolves around the ego, or identity of a person. In a sense it's just another question we ask our selves with many applicable answers that will make us feel content, or for that matter give us any desired emotional effects( positive or negative)

[@vhawk1951kl]

"We" being you eh titch? how will you ever become free of all that wanting and not_wanting, liking and disliking? There is only one way to be come free of the functions that do all that wanting and not_wanting, liking and disliking which are only mechanical rections butyour problem and that of all men, possibly is that you identify with(means say*I*to) what are no more than mechanical reactions of a function which seems to be necessary, but how to be indifferent to(not give a shit anbout) what are mechanical tracvtions to which you say " *I*, I want, don't want, like don't like- you suppose your self to *be* a machine, to the reactions of which you say "*I* You*Idebrify with(suppose your self to *be*. t is true is it noy?You do say I want/not_want, like /dislike. If you are not merely a bubdkle of functions you would not say"*I*tothemechanical(means nothing about which you have any choice) reactions of your functions or partsof the machine that you are; it likes/dislike and you say " *I*" like/dislike, More to the point in your mechanism there is a want or liking for liking or whatever *not-a-single-one* of which has anything to do with you or whatever you are, which you have yet to discover. Unfortunately other dreaming machines have told you that your two gigantic waknesses are virtuesa a part of all that good/devil, right/wrong religious monkey business, thus yoy suppose it to be desirable to be a the weakling slavethat you-*and* the writer are, and our only freedom is indifference or not giving a shit but you have been condition to*care*which is simply identificationand to *believe* which is blind acceptance without question. Either destroy or free yourself of the weakness of belief and identification or be a slave until you die(which I supposes is indeed a form of liberation) Do you really want to be tied to the monster that you and the writer are *forever*?! That really would be hell. Supposedly there is a way to freedom from wanting/not_wanting and liking/disliking not a *single one* of which you ever chose. Yo want to be a slve and ie like a dog, fine, you go for it but don't say no-one ever ofered you fredom. You re like the baby rabbit that our cat brought in but dis not kill which the children wanted to keep, so oneday to took the baby rabbit to where we thought might be a good spot for rabbits annd tippit out of thebag and said" there you goo rabbit you are free, but like you thae rabit did not want freedom and was plainly saying give up safety and being fedevery day"- fuck that for a game of soldiers" so we took it home where it died a safe well-fed slave as you will Mr. rabbit. Go for it and die dreaming like dog, or like that fool rabbit. because capable experience

[@stanbasov42]

My guy is becoming a Jesus himself 🙏

[@nodoubles8400]

control your words

[@stanbasov42]

@@nodoubles8400 hail Satan!

[@TheFighterheart]

@@nodoubles8400 Bro's chatting like he graduated top of his class from Pharisee University.

[@michaeldillon3113]

😅

[@YoutubeBank-bp5js]

why dont you read about,vallalar - a saint of tamilnadu talks deeply about religion,and given a conclusion,where all religion goes,where it ends what is the meaning of life how to achieve it? read about vallalar and 18 siddhars and relate the siddhars concept with your agnostic principle.. there is no kingdom of heaven somewhere else..this is it we have to experience it,how to? and u talked about some male female connection in some religion(what they are trying to say..fot that read about 18 siddhars mind and soul connection learn about big bang theory in their perspective,how it all started then u will come to know about male female connection in a room,what they are indirectly coming to say

[@hassanmirza2392]

Meaning of life is to know the Creator!

[@johneballgame]

i love your music and your teaching.......but, isn't this mysticism a philosophy, not a religion>? with love...

[@rdklkje13]

Har du måske mulighed for at gøre noget ved støjen, så man bedre kan høre dig? Med en eller anden form for filter eller noget i den retning? Det er dejligt at høre dig snakke svensk, men der er en del støj (stole der bevæger sig lidt, hosten o.s.v.), og støjen drukner næsten din stemme meget af tiden.

[@Darisiabgal7573]

You forgot the point of view of the Monte Python religion. 😎

[@rubenverheij4770]

::::::::....... "What is the meaning of life?" ~ Give life meaning!! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.......

[@user-ch1jn9bw3j]

Hey Filip thanks a lot for your amazing presentation. The Hadith qudsi that you mentioned in your presentation is baseless according to islamic scholars. Source : Islam Answers

[@lenzze8630]

First video that has The meaning of life in its title was a Muslim video and it had over 8 M views.. Ppl just now talk baut this..