Life cannot have meaning without religious faith

â oeLife cannot have ultimate meaning without religious faith.â This topic, for the sixth philosophy debate, is one that has been argued for centuries, yet increasingly in recent years. With cultures and societies changing views on religion arguments on whether or not a meaningful life has any connection with faith are intensifying. Atheists would claim that they have forever lived without the guidance or even belief of any God, yet been able to enjoy a meaningful …

…for a life to have true meaning. Those who claim to live lives of meaning and virtue without religious faith are simply fooling themselves. What seems like meaning to these people now, is really just temporary moments of happiness, not true meaning. The word meaning means understanding, and people understand through religion. Therefore, it is impossible for meaning to have part in the lives of atheists. Religious faith is a necessity for a meaningful life.