Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness

Re:Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness by SaasDeveloper1 on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @01:10PM (#12437515)

I used to be lonely\empty before deciding to follow Christ. I tried and did just about anything and everything to fill this void and nothing lasted. Giving my life over to Him literally changed my life. I'm convinced that we are all created to be in a relationship with Him and until we are we will constantly search for other ways to fill that void.

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Re:Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness by CuriouslyC on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @01:51PM (#12437838)

We all need to find meaning for our existence. I'm pleased that you've found one that makes you happy. Please consider that meaning is personal, and don't proselytize your way as a privileged one that should apply to all people. Take a moment when you make statements of that sort and ask yourself what your true motivations are.

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Re:Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness by SaasDeveloper1 on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @06:00PM (#12439584)

Some people are lonely and looking for help. I've been there and this decision was the best thing that ever happened to me. I've seen it work for countless others. My motivation is simply to help others.

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Re:Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness by CuriouslyC on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @06:45PM (#12439806)

I appreciate that you want to help other people, but when you make blanket statements like that, it implies other meanings people have found are somehow inferior.

Through Jesus you gained a feeling that you are loved, that you exist as part of something larger than yourself, and your life has purpose. Those ultimate results are what you should be trying to lead people to. There's nothing wrong with sharing how the teachings of Jesus lead you there. Think of it this way - there are many paths to a destination, which one you should take depends on where you are starting your journey.

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Re:Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness by iN7h33nD on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @04:52PM (#12439212)

What an excellent response! You just summarized my exact feelings about his post better than I ever could!

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Re:Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness by moosey on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @03:25PM (#12438611)

Although I'm an atheist, I'll admit to considering going to church on a somewhat regular basis. Having an opportunity to commune with people in my community is a much higher consideration than actually believing in a higher power.

It could be argued that instead of a higher power being the inspiration of your improved state, it could be that having the opportunity to be with other people, or being a part of a group, could be the more important ingredient in your experiences

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Re:Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness by SaasDeveloper1 on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @06:08PM (#12439624)

I can respect that. I grew up playing sports and I've never been short on friends so I don't think that was it. It's hard to explain but just felt like a void in my life that nothing else filled.

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Re:Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness by vijayr on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @01:45PM (#12437794)

That might work for some people. But there are some of us who prefer to socialize with someone who we can see, hear, talk to, laugh/play with and touch

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Re:Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness by aoiao on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @01:50PM (#12437832)

Glad to know you know what I need.

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