Meaning is derived from purpose. If I create a watch I give it meaning based on its purpose. If you believe creation is random - essentially a multitude of random chances falling into place, then there is random meaning - ie: no meaning. If you believe in a Creator, then meaning comes from the creator. Thus, to understand the meaning of life, you need to understand the purpose for which it was created. If there is no purpose, then it follows that there is no meaning.
To say that "the meaning of life is to live life" has no meaning. Is life self determinant?Is life a state of existance or is it something more? If it is existance, then we are no different than any other form of existance. We just exist. If there is more, like happiness, or bliss or avoiding suffering, then what defines those qualities? Do I define my own happiness? If my happiness intrudes on your happiness what then? Is there a higher standard of happiness? Where did it come from? If there is no creator then that question of there being a higher standard is foolish.
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