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Title: The Nature of Existence
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Parents, there is some mild language and nudity. Plus the subject matter is something your kids might not be ready for. Recommended for ages 15 and up. |
Why do we exist? What purpose do we have in life? Is there a God? Are we an accident? These are the questions that are asked in the documentary “The Nature of Existence.” The film is directed by “Trekkies” director Roger Nygard, who also is our host for the film. At the opening of the film he states that ever since September 11th he’s wrestled with the question on what his purpose in life is. Is there even one? He sets out on a worldwide tour to ask many people of different backgrounds, religions, science, and races a variety of questions. There are many pastors who believe that the purpose in life is to serve God.
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Scientists like Richard Dawkins have more trouble answering what the purpose to life is, but are optimistic that science will eventually discover it. There is even a girl who at the ripe age of 12 already believes there is no afterlife and goes so far as to say that she would not want to go to a heaven where she would be happy 24/7 (for she would be a puppet then). I felt sorry for this girl. She hasn’t even reached puberty and already life has no meaning? Guess I know who’s flunking out of college. Some of the more entertaining answers come from comedians. When asked what the meaning of life is one comedian says “Sex...and chocolate.”
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Despite how this might sound (and the can of bee’s it’s sure to open after an audience see’s the film together) the movie has no agenda and no position. No one is set out to be the “bad guy” or “the wrong one.” Roger asks everyone the same basic questions and they answer truthfully the answer they best believe is the right one. No one is right or wrong in this movie because...well, because at the moment the meaning of life is up to interpretation as far as we’re concerned. A few years ago Bill Maher released a documentary called “Religulous” where he tried to figure out why people believed what they believed.
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Of course Maher’s an entertainer first and a documentary film maker second, and for that matter Maher’s opinion on religion is pretty well known and it was obvious he had a point to make the entire time. In comparison Roger seems genuinely curious which makes it easier to take in the vast amount of opinions that circulate the subject. Some of the opinions didn’t even sound completely buts when the people explained it without fear of retaliation. It’s also nice to see a documentary that simply observes rather then comments on, for that makes the film more open to civil discussion.
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“The Nature of Existence” is playing in limited release and will be available on DVD soon. It’s well worth watching and discussing. Oh, and since the question has is out there I guess I should throw in my two cents: I believe the meaning of life is to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and treat others with kindness and compassion. You may either agree or disagree with me on that, but whatever your opinion is I respect it all the same.
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