The human mind is infantile in the child, juvenile in the youth, mature in the adult, feeble in the aged and at death, disappears. We learn to use our intellectual powers in the same way as we acquire the more perfect use of our muscles, that is, by practice and experience. Muscular power and brain power both depend on the physical organs of a human being. To discuss their origin, much more speculate about them, therefore becomes unreasonable.
However, the origin, nature, and destiny of man have been considered very interesting subjects for ages. Philosophers have given attention to their solution, while poets allowed their imagination to saunter in a field with unlimited scope. So interesting and fascinating are these subjects that they have lost none of their attraction even today and even though modern researches have thrown much light on this subject, it is evident that the fundamental questions have not been fully answered. How man originated, and what will be his ultimate destiny, are themes upon which no definite information has yet been obtained. For the religious, this is easy. There is life after death. However, among many agnostics, our origin and destiny as personal beings are mysteries beyond the power of our imagination. It is a universal truth that each one of us must pass to the other side, if we believe in life after death. After all, upon reaching this stage, the poet yields up his poetry, the philosopher yields his wisdom, and the scientist the results of his researches.
Americans have no less been intrigued in finding the answers. When the Space Shuttle Atlantis of the
United States attached a scientific laboratory to the International Space Station, the achievement was hailed as a major milestone in man's quest for knowledge about his existence in the universe. Results of experiments from this floating space laboratory will supposedly allow scientists to better understand our world and ourselves and prepare us for the future as proudly emblazoned on its side are the
Stars and Stripes and the scientific laboratory's name....Destiny.
by:
The Flagman
