What does 'everything happens for a reason' mean?

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What does the expression everything happens for a reason mean?

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Platitude n. - A trite or banal remark or statement, especially one expressed as if it were original...

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What does it mean when the real reason for breakingup is unknown but since everything happens for a reason he said there must be a HIGHER meaning to that unknown reason. HUH?

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This guy is side-stepping the real issue of breaking up with you and playing head games. If he is religious...

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What does "everything happens for a reason" mean in Latin?

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'Everything Happens for a reason' is 'panton venio parumper causa' in Latin.

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What exactly does the phrase "Everything happens for a reason" mean?

I'm sure this is in the wrong category.

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What do you mean what does it mean? It means exactly what it says. The 'reason' is that it teaches you...

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Do you honestly believe that everything that happens, happens for a reason? I mean does this statement apply to everything no matter if it's good or bad?

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I don't think so, that means you can't control your destiny.. unless sub-atomic particles and dark matter...

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If we do have free will wouldn't that mean everything happens by accident and nothing happens for a reason?

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Every effect has a cause, no matter how seemingly small. We do sometimes find ourselves in the paths...

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When people say everything happens for a reason, do they mean the obvious such as consequences for actions or is there a deeper meaning to the saying?

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As I understand, it means a higher power (i.e.: God) has the final say and/or outcome of all situations...

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Any thoughts about"[every thing happens for a reason?"]?

right now i havent been very happy,mmm we all probably said stuff that wasnt true,but there when we said it,we were so sure...i've lost two friends,i thought that we'd always be friends...but im not sure what happend...'forever seemed to be a lie...an...

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everything happpens for a reason" is correct form a cause and effect standpoint but thats it. Reflect...

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Do you believe that "everything happens for a reason"?

I've always thought that everything happens for a reason. I believe that everyone who is in my life is here for a reason, good or bad. They've all impacted me to become who I am today. But today, I was with a friend who is almost like a sister to me...

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Obviously. And everything is fixed, so you don't even need to worry about your life, because everything...

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Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?

I know it's a kinda stupid question to ask but here's my explanation for it. I moved almost two months ago, to a different state. I was of course sad but I thought well maybe it'll be for the better, maybe I'll have a better life here. Ya know, everything...

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No, life is random

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