The Purpose of Human Life on Earth
THE PREVAILING BELIEFS/IDEAS ON THE PURPOSE OF HUMAN LIFE ON EARTH, FROM RELIGION (HINDUISM, ISLAMIC, BUDDHISM, CHRISTIANITY, ETC.), SOCIOLOGY OR PHILOSOPHY.
Introduction:
All men came to a specific point in live where they started questioning themselves, “Why am I here? Where from, and where to" The sad news is that many people grew up and died and still never have any answer to these questions. The purpose of human life on earth has been a controversial issue among religions. At the cause of this research; I came across about 15 well known religions practically on earth, though there might be some good number of hidden ones, and each of these have different views and perspective on mankind purpose on earth.
Each religion have their own Holly scripture which sets up the rules, beliefs, doctrine, norms, and ethical culture, and that gave them a different views on the existence of mankind here on earth. In this essay, I will be highlighting few religions, giving a short explanation on what they believe to be the purpose of human life on earth. Similarly I will refer the ideas of philosophy or sociology and that of mine on what is thought to be the purpose of human life on earth.
Description:
The purpose of human life on earth according to Hinduism:
Hindus believed that human purpose on earth is associated with these four phrases namely; Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.
In accordance with Hinduism believes, Dharma stands for righteousness, or living a moral life at all times. Dharma believes in many things such as law, teaching and religion which enable one to fulfill his/her purpose of life and destiny. In Dharma, it was believed that human being is indebted to god and must repay his debt during life time. These debts are categorized into five;
A. Debt to the gods for their blessings; which is paid through rituals and offerings. B. Debt to parents and teachers; paid by supporting them, having children of one's own and passing along knowledge. C. Debt
Introduction:
All men came to a specific point in live where they started questioning themselves, “Why am I here? Where from, and where to" The sad news is that many people grew up and died and still never have any answer to these questions. The purpose of human life on earth has been a controversial issue among religions. At the cause of this research; I came across about 15 well known religions practically on earth, though there might be some good number of hidden ones, and each of these have different views and perspective on mankind purpose on earth.
Each religion have their own Holly scripture which sets up the rules, beliefs, doctrine, norms, and ethical culture, and that gave them a different views on the existence of mankind here on earth. In this essay, I will be highlighting few religions, giving a short explanation on what they believe to be the purpose of human life on earth. Similarly I will refer the ideas of philosophy or sociology and that of mine on what is thought to be the purpose of human life on earth.
Description:
The purpose of human life on earth according to Hinduism:
Hindus believed that human purpose on earth is associated with these four phrases namely; Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.
In accordance with Hinduism believes, Dharma stands for righteousness, or living a moral life at all times. Dharma believes in many things such as law, teaching and religion which enable one to fulfill his/her purpose of life and destiny. In Dharma, it was believed that human being is indebted to god and must repay his debt during life time. These debts are categorized into five;
A. Debt to the gods for their blessings; which is paid through rituals and offerings. B. Debt to parents and teachers; paid by supporting them, having children of one's own and passing along knowledge. C. Debt