Dear MH

>>What philosophical premises cannot we not agree on? Lets work those out. I'd really like to hear why you think there is a meaning to life. <<

When it comes to Postmodern Nihilism, which I *think* is what you are espousing: despite the meaningless of it all, to develop an "argument" nevertheless requires a basic premise or agreement to work from. If *all* perspectives are equally non-binding, all we will see is a series of flames and contradictions in which only the most intellectually/morally arrogant are fulfilled. Obviously we do not fall into that category.

One other thing. The ethic of "cheerful Nihilism" is only possible as a minority position because Raw Power always imposes "truth" when unconstrained by agreed morals or mores. Examples abound.

Regards

JR