A patient who has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer states that he does not believe in God, but he has had a meaningful life by contributing to the lives of those around him. This per-son is most likely which of the following?
a. Buddhist
b. Christian
c. Agnostic
d. Atheist
D
Atheists search for meaning in life through their work and relationships with others. It is impor-tant for agnostics to discover meaning in what they do or how they live because they find no ul-timate meaning for the way things are. They believe that we, as people, bring meaning to what we do. A Buddhist turns inward, valuing self-control, whereas a Christian looks to the love of God to provide enlightenment and direction in life.
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