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freshprinceofLA · 01-07-2007, 04:18 AM

everything happens for a reason?

Brad Russ · 01-07-2007, 05:26 AM

I don't necessarily believe that. There are people who do stupid things, and I don't think there's always reason behind those things. Some things are just pointless, and have absolutely no reason to them whatsoever as far as I'm concerned. It's kind of like when people say that everything happens the way it was meant to happen. I never bought into that either. I don't think there was ever meant to be thousands of wars. I don't think 9/11, or Saddam Hussein and his sons, or Radical Islam killing and torturing thousands of innocent people, was meant to be. I don't know, I may be wrong, but that's just my view.

I do believe however that lessons can be learned from all things, and that we can grow and change, and become better people through all things.

freshprinceofLA · 01-07-2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

I don't necessarily believe that. There are people who do stupid things, and I don't think there's always reason behind those things. Some things are just pointless, and have absolutely no reason to them whatsoever as far as I'm concerned. It's kind of like when people say that everything happens the way it was meant to happen. I never bought into that either. I don't think there was ever meant to be thousands of wars. I don't think 9/11, or Saddam Hussein and his sons, or Radical Islam killing and torturing thousands of innocent people, was meant to be. I don't know, I may be wrong, but that's just my view.

I do believe however that lessons can be learned from all things, and that we can grow and change, and become better people through all things.

Yea I believe people learn from the ups and downs of life. there was no reason for 9/11 good point

TJL · 01-07-2007, 11:54 AM

If it does, then someone has a lot of explaining to do.

Sharop · 01-07-2007, 01:17 PM

I'm not sure.

I think some things probably do, but like Brad says, other things that happen seem pointless. I certainly can't see any reason for some of the bad things that have happened in the world. Maybe there is a reason for them, but I can't see it.

So I don't know what I think, really.

Courtnee · 01-07-2007, 01:39 PM

I think that.

swedeace · 01-07-2007, 03:12 PM

I de believe that things happen for a reason. They aren't necessarily reasons that fall in our favor or in our disfavor.

People - I believe that people come in or out of our lives for a reason. It can be whether to teach us about something or ourselves. Then, they either stay in our lives or just lingered around for a short period of time. As much as I hate the part about people staying around for a short amount of time in our lives really bugs me, I can see where their short presence in our lives can make such a difference.

Events - (9/11 and stuff like that...) I believe that events happen for a reason because of the force of an entire nation, country, culture or even community. It's the force behind the action, not the action itself. If you all recall, shortly after all these attacks, there came the slogan "United We Stand." The event caused a lot of people acting together and snapping that we should stick together during times of need. There were so many unity-themes and even flags and slogans to show we are acting as one.

It's these kinds of reasons that I believe do happen for a reason in this life. Then again, that's just my personal belief.

dawsongirl · 01-07-2007, 03:59 PM

Yes....in my life anyway.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-07-2007, 09:36 PM

I think so...I think. At least that's what I feel. I have no reason to back it up but it's automatically what I think.

rusyd · 01-07-2007, 09:54 PM

Yes, I do.

Dude111 · 06-04-2022, 05:27 PM

Yes I think everything IS connected.... NO SUCH THING AS A "COINCIDENCE"

GentlemanJim · 06-04-2022, 05:43 PM

I believe that VERY LITTLE happens for "no reason".

It might not always be readily apparent, or the truth might be massively discomforting to acknowledge (to the point of denial). But I believe if you look deeply enough into most things, you'll find a reason behind (whatever)

01-07-2007, 04:18 AM	#1
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01-07-2007, 05:26 AM	#2
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I don't necessarily believe that. There are people who do stupid things, and I don't think there's always reason behind those things. Some things are just pointless, and have absolutely no reason to them whatsoever as far as I'm concerned. It's kind of like when people say that everything happens the way it was meant to happen. I never bought into that either. I don't think there was ever meant to be thousands of wars. I don't think 9/11, or Saddam Hussein and his sons, or Radical Islam killing and torturing thousands of innocent people, was meant to be. I don't know, I may be wrong, but that's just my view. I do believe however that lessons can be learned from all things, and that we can grow and change, and become better people through all things.
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01-07-2007, 11:54 AM	#4
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01-07-2007, 01:17 PM	#5
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I'm not sure. I think some things probably do, but like Brad says, other things that happen seem pointless. I certainly can't see any reason for some of the bad things that have happened in the world. Maybe there is a reason for them, but I can't see it. So I don't know what I think, really.
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01-07-2007, 01:39 PM	#6
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	I think that.
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01-07-2007, 03:12 PM	#7
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	I de believe that things happen for a reason. They aren't necessarily reasons that fall in our favor or in our disfavor. People - I believe that people come in or out of our lives for a reason. It can be whether to teach us about something or ourselves. Then, they either stay in our lives or just lingered around for a short period of time. As much as I hate the part about people staying around for a short amount of time in our lives really bugs me, I can see where their short presence in our lives can make such a difference. Events - (9/11 and stuff like that...) I believe that events happen for a reason because of the force of an entire nation, country, culture or even community. It's the force behind the action, not the action itself. If you all recall, shortly after all these attacks, there came the slogan "United We Stand." The event caused a lot of people acting together and snapping that we should stick together during times of need. There were so many unity-themes and even flags and slogans to show we are acting as one. It's these kinds of reasons that I believe do happen for a reason in this life. Then again, that's just my personal belief.

01-07-2007, 03:59 PM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Yes....in my life anyway.

01-07-2007, 09:36 PM	#9
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	I think so...I think. At least that's what I feel. I have no reason to back it up but it's automatically what I think.
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01-07-2007, 09:54 PM	#10
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	Yes, I do.

06-04-2022, 05:27 PM	#11
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,875	Yes I think everything IS connected.... NO SUCH THING AS A "COINCIDENCE"

06-04-2022, 05:43 PM	#12
GentlemanJim Concerns, Support, & Feedback Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 26, 2019 Location: The back country Posts: 5,443	I believe that VERY LITTLE happens for "no reason". It might not always be readily apparent, or the truth might be massively discomforting to acknowledge (to the point of denial). But I believe if you look deeply enough into most things, you'll find a reason behind (whatever)
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