00:00From the religious to the philosophical, an attempt to unravel the enigma of why we exist.
00:05But as with all profound mysteries, the answer may not be simple or even definitive.
00:10Perhaps the journey itself is where the meaning lies.
00:13The religious perspective, creation and divine purpose for, many, the question of existence is inseparable from the idea of a creator.
00:23In religious traditions around the world, human existence is explained through the lens of divine intention.
00:29In Christianity, for example, it is believed that humans are created by God, made in His image, and that their existence serves a divine purpose.
00:38The Bible tells the story of creation, where God speaks the universe into being, and humanity is given a unique place within this creation, tasked with stewardship over the earth.
00:50In Islam, similarly, life is seen as a test from Allah.
