You can fool yourself into thinking those things are meaningful by themselves, sure. Some people do that pretty effectively. But an honest look at the universe without Elon's sci-fi romanticism will lead you to either A) stop looking, B) anti-natalism, C) recognize God.
They are meaningful by themselves, because they lay a path for those who come after you to have a chance and find meaning for themselves. Including the chance to find and know God.
Its a subpar existence, but its still one of meaning simply because of the fruits of its labor have meaningful value to those who can benefit from it.
They are meaningful by themselves, because they lay a path for those who come after you to have a chance and find meaning for themselves. Including the chance to find and know God.
I agree and I would encourage anyone to have children. But as far as meaning goes that is predicated on God's existence, hence option C.
You can fool yourself into thinking those things are meaningful by themselves, sure. Some people do that pretty effectively. But an honest look at the universe without Elon's sci-fi romanticism will lead you to either A) stop looking, B) anti-natalism, C) recognize God.
They are meaningful by themselves, because they lay a path for those who come after you to have a chance and find meaning for themselves. Including the chance to find and know God.
Its a subpar existence, but its still one of meaning simply because of the fruits of its labor have meaningful value to those who can benefit from it.
I agree and I would encourage anyone to have children. But as far as meaning goes that is predicated on God's existence, hence option C.