**Alive beings act towards purposes. Dead ones don’t. Same with tables. **

Living beings act towards purposes, striving to gather themselves towards reasons and preserving their existence by aligning towards a common purpose. This contrasts with non-living entities such as tables, which have a specific function regardless of ordained purpose. The concept is exemplified in the creation story from Genesis, where life is described as gathering dust together and infusing it with an invisible reason. Death occurs when beings no longer align with purposes, creating a gap between intended purpose and reality. The notions of sin and death are intertwined as they represent a deviation from pursuing purposes. Understanding the essence of death is crucial as it sheds light on the misinterpretation of death in texts due to the lack of clear definitions.