The purpose of life and humanity

I was thinking recently about what our purpose in life is as human beings. An answer came to me. The answer in my view to the reason for the existence of humanity is twofold:

First, through our intelligence, to come to understand, appreciate, and know the universe to the best of our ability. 

And second, to love all of our fellow human beings freely and without prejudice.

These two principles alone could guide our daily lives, and every issue that we face could fall into one or both of these two categories. My hope is that humanity can grow to achieving these regardless of our differences.

Pat Robertson

 

  

It is astounding to me that Pat Robertson actually believes (much less said) that the people of Haiti brought the devastating earthquake on themselves becase of a pact with the devil to get rid of the French. That an adult can seriously say this is beyond me. I would even be astounded if this kind of comment came from a child, but certainly not from a grown-up. I also find it carelessly and arrogantly insensitive and laughable. I hope that most people chalk it up to the ramblings of an ignorant man who happens to have a strong personality but little common sense and empathy. I defend his right under the U.S. Constitution to say it, but his insensitivity and ignorance are, to me, without question.