PHIL 1701 (Spring 2016)
Name: Khai Seong Wong
Student ID: 0348764
Short Essay 1 – the meaning of life
In a universe far, far away, Jude, a disembodied soul not yet born into the world is considering his options of whether to be born into the world or fade away into an eternal peaceful nothingness. Two angels with very different opinions are trying to make their case to convince Jude to pick their sides.
Angel 1: I’m going to tell you a fable now, Jude. You do know that life is like a traveler falling into dark well, right? On one end, a rat is gnawing away the twig you 're holding on to for dear life; and on the other end an infuriated dragon awaits you in the bottom of the well.
Jude: What are you trying to say?
Angel 1: Well, as you 're clinging onto the twig, you are suddenly distracted by drops of sweet honey dripping along the twig. Why, the honey you 're tasting now manages to distract you temporarily, but it still doesn 't spare you from the horrifying fate of …show more content…
Angel 2: You poor, misguided soul. There are so many things in life that cannot be explained. Faith, for example, is the belief of something bigger than us and mankind, spiritually or religiously. God creates us to fulfill God 's will, praise God and worship God. Accomplishments and materials are immaterial to the key of leading a meaningful life.
Angel 1: But what is the purpose and meaning of life if it all leads to the inevitable death?
Angel 2: It 's about answering to your callings God has created for us. When you realize God has a plan for you all along, the external meaning you gain will cultivate your internal meaning.
Angel 1: So what 's your choice going to be? Once you 've chosen your path, there is no turning back.
Jude: I am going to choose life. While fading away in a peaceful, eternal nothingness may be the easy way out, I would like to believe life does have a meaning, as prescribed by God.
Angel 1: Are you
Name: Khai Seong Wong
Student ID: 0348764
Short Essay 1 – the meaning of life
In a universe far, far away, Jude, a disembodied soul not yet born into the world is considering his options of whether to be born into the world or fade away into an eternal peaceful nothingness. Two angels with very different opinions are trying to make their case to convince Jude to pick their sides.
Angel 1: I’m going to tell you a fable now, Jude. You do know that life is like a traveler falling into dark well, right? On one end, a rat is gnawing away the twig you 're holding on to for dear life; and on the other end an infuriated dragon awaits you in the bottom of the well.
Jude: What are you trying to say?
Angel 1: Well, as you 're clinging onto the twig, you are suddenly distracted by drops of sweet honey dripping along the twig. Why, the honey you 're tasting now manages to distract you temporarily, but it still doesn 't spare you from the horrifying fate of …show more content…
Angel 2: You poor, misguided soul. There are so many things in life that cannot be explained. Faith, for example, is the belief of something bigger than us and mankind, spiritually or religiously. God creates us to fulfill God 's will, praise God and worship God. Accomplishments and materials are immaterial to the key of leading a meaningful life.
Angel 1: But what is the purpose and meaning of life if it all leads to the inevitable death?
Angel 2: It 's about answering to your callings God has created for us. When you realize God has a plan for you all along, the external meaning you gain will cultivate your internal meaning.
Angel 1: So what 's your choice going to be? Once you 've chosen your path, there is no turning back.
Jude: I am going to choose life. While fading away in a peaceful, eternal nothingness may be the easy way out, I would like to believe life does have a meaning, as prescribed by God.
Angel 1: Are you