May 17, 2009

Reality Check Mate - Does everything happen for a Reason?

Destiny - a predetermined course of events often held to be an irresistible power or agency.

I've always maintained that everything happens for a reason. Does everyone really have a predetermined course set? When I was born, was it in the stars that I would eventually join the military, have a child, get married (yes in that order) subsequently divorced and then end up dating a bunch of jerks? Who makes up these orders for Destiny anyway?

"Yes, this one, she will go through many failed relationships, finish school, be employed by a huge corporation and own 20 cats that can predict the weather"


Can we change our destiny? Does every decision we make have a hidden purpose no matter how random it is? If its predetermined, then the fixed sequence of events is inevitable and unchangeable. Does free will change destiny? Can individuals choose their own destiny by choosing different paths throughout life?

2 comments:

  1. It's argued that free will winds up conforming to be your destiny. In other words, no matter what path you choose, destiny is ALWAYS right! It's twisted logic, but I don't believe in any of it. Life is more like a Ouija Board, no matter how much you believe in the spirits guiding your hands there's always someone on the other side pushing the planchette like a dumbshit.

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  2. True dat. The shit can go either way. I could go on in EITHER direction.

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