University Study on Purpose in Life:

[Adam1]

Hi folks.

This is my first time on this forum, so just to introduce myself...

My name is Adam. I'm studying a masters degree in psychology at Macquarie University in Australia. As part of my studies, I am undertaking research on what atheists and theists consider to be their purpose in life. Purpose in life is a very interesting topic because it is obviously a major driver of people's behaviour, and I am interested in exploring how the two groups may differ on the topic or how they might in fact be similar.

To get some answers to the question, I was wondering if some people out there might be prepared to write a paragraph or two on what they consider to be their purpose in life.

Because this is a Christian forum, I am going to assume most responses will be from theists. However, if you do happen to be an atheist, then please state this so that I can group the responses accordingly.

Once I have got a series of responses from both groups, I'll go away and analyze the data, then I'll come back here and report the results in a few weeks time. In addition, I will report some results from the scientific literature - in particular, research from the area of positive psychology which is starting to investigate these kinds of big-picture questions in earnest.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[Guest]

Hi Adam,

I would be happy to help you out. Send me a PM with an email address. (Note: I won't have time to really give it much thought until the end of the week.)

 

[JoJo]

I believe my purpose in life is to love and experience love.

(I'm sorry this is only one sentence and not a paragraph or two, but it pretty much says it all for me.)

 

[turnorburn]

A perfect stranger comes to a forum makes one post then goes on to ask us to
participate in a school project, I'd like to help out but I gotta say no. :naughty

turnorburn

 

[GojuBrian]

Everyone's purpose in life, regardless of their beliefs, is to Glorify God. Whether they choose to or not is a different story.

 

[Adam1]

Thanks for the responses. I have collected the data and will report back in a few weeks.

 

[Nick]

Ok, first of all I hope this isn't too late, but I couldn't resist.

My name is Adam. I'm studying a masters degree in psychology at Macquarie University in Australia.

Hey, I live in West Pennant Hills! Not too far. Nice university.

As part of my studies, I am undertaking research on what atheists and theists consider to be their purpose in life. Purpose in life is a very interesting topic because it is obviously a major driver of people's behaviour, and I am interested in exploring how the two groups may differ on the topic or how they might in fact be similar.

To get some answers to the question, I was wondering if some people out there might be prepared to write a paragraph or two on what they consider to be their purpose in life.

Because this is a Christian forum, I am going to assume most responses will be from theists. However, if you do happen to be an atheist, then please state this so that I can group the responses accordingly.

Once I have got a series of responses from both groups, I'll go away and analyze the data, then I'll come back here and report the results in a few weeks time. In addition, I will report some results from the scientific literature - in particular, research from the area of positive psychology which is starting to investigate these kinds of big-picture questions in earnest.

Any help would be much appreciated.

As I said, I hope I'm not too late.

As a Christian, I believe my purpose in life is to glorify God as much as I can, and to tell others about the good news of Christ, so they can see the light as well.

And I agree with what Brian said, about everyone''s purpose being this, it's just whether we choose to follow our calling or not.


-Nick.