In order for there to be free will there must be meaningfulness. A choice is not a choice unless the constituents of that choice are given weight with meaning. Without meaning, a “choice” is only random. Random choice is not free choice. Fortunately, careful contemplation has revealed that purely random choices are impossible (this is supported by numerous scientific studies). If random choice is not possible, then only meaningful (free) choice remains. So, life as we know it does in fact have meaning.
What we perceive as random events are really events for which we are not conscious of their meaning (or purpose). Hense, when we witness a violent crime we commonly label it “random”. Or when we experience some natural catastrophy we think it too is random. But randomness is a meaningless word in and of itself. Everything has meaning, this is a self evident truth of being. We can find peace by embracing this truth. We can also find meaning.
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