A philosophy with no foundation

Every day we rub shoulders with those who have come to think that life has no ultimate meaning or purpose. In our conversations we come across the belief that 'truth' cannot be discovered but is rather determined by an individual. This explains how two opposing and contradictory positions can be regarded as equally true. Part of apologetics (the reasoned defence of Christianity) is to help people see the flaws inherent in their worldview. A useful question in seeking to show somebody the implications of their philosophy of life is to ask, 'Can we live it'? The following story might illustrate the point I am making.

Ravi Zacharias was visiting Ohio State University when he was taken to visit the 'Wexner Center for the Arts'. When he arrived in the building he was confronted by the strange sight of staircases that led to nowhere and pillars that served no purpose. He asked his driver to explain the sight before him. The driver replied, "this is America's first Post-Modern building". The philosophy of the building was further explained to him when he was introduced to the architect of the Wexner. The architect said, "If life has no meaning and purpose then why should our buildings"? Hence the staircases leading to nowhere and the pillars that served no purpose. Zacharias replied, I have one question for you, "Did you do that with the foundations"?