Originally posted here by Aspman
Why does there need to be a purpose?
You exist, deal with it.
Biologically you exist to reproduce and only live long enough to ensure the survival of your offspring. Other than that you're just meat.


If there has to be any sort of meaning then I'm with RC.
Not so sure about #4 though.

Originally posted here by Aspman
Why does there have to be a higher being?

Just because something is unexplained does not mean it is unexplainable.
Agreed on all points. I exist, not sure why, but I decide if and why I continue to exist--and that's all that matters. Not quite Decart, but I think along the lines of "I exist because I choose to exist, with reasons of my own discretion."