Immortality or Fun

Reproduction is a process by which humans, like all other animals, ensure their immortality. The big difference between the two though is that animals are free to exercise it whenever they desire and with whom they desire, nothing holding them off. Humans on the other hand have a concept called morality because of which they differentiate between what should be done and what should be avoided. We think, hence we decide our actions. This makes us superior to animals. To make this difference obvious and practice morality, thus remaining within the circle of ethics, we humans have developed a culture for performing this process. It is legalized only after marriage, an agreement by which opposite partners of the race mutually agree to live together for the rest of their lives. Hence, each member of the race is engaged to only one particular member instead of one-time short-term selection as is the case with animals.

What is the ultimate goal of reproduction? It is a way to give birth to offsprings of our own species. Hence, we die but our kind continues to live through generations. It is one of the most important functions of our existence. So, something has to be added to ensure the certainty of this process. To achieve that, the chemistry within our body creates seducing effects that arouse us. Medical experts will agree with me that the brain has an important role in it. As a result, we ensure our existence and seek pleasure at the same time. Had there been no fun in doing that, its accomplishment wouldn’t be a certainty.

We have controlled animal instincts. Religious practice and moral awareness keeps us focused on our limits. If however, we lose our focus and deviate, as a consequence we will also lose our control. A loss in control over our actions ultimately results in fertilization between two unmarried members for the sake of pleasure. The real intention of continuing the species is not at play here. As a consequence, the resulting child born is treated like a by-product. That is why I often hear in the news or read in the newspapers about an infant found dead lying in a trash bin or in a dark corner of the street. One, who survives, grows but faces many hardships because of his background. The aftermath is an addition to the cons of the world.

It is believed that the most straightforward path to become a saint is to have complete control in yourself. If you control your desires and anger, you simply can’t go wrong, provided you also know the difference between right and wrong. Religious practices, even though appear restrictions to us, are after all for our own benefit in the long run. If we create a large computer simulation of our world, maybe then will we better understand the concept of salvation by grace through faith and act of righteousness.