As we continue our conversations on God's role in the development of our life vision and purpose, it's important to address the real question of if we are simply engaging in wishful thinking about God's existence and guidance through the ups and downs of life. Isn't it just chaos; is there really something else there?

A number of contemporary thinkers explore various aspects of this question, pushing us to assess if an atheistic perspective can truly address the yearnings we have for life and meaning. Here are some entry points into the exploration:

Ronald Osborne's Veritas Article

Tim Keller's Works:

Of course, this question has been on humanity's mind for thousands of years. Attempted answers abound. The question we need to ask ourselves is if we've assessed and explored enough with other thoughtful people.