The Sikhsth Functionalism explains the proper work or purpose of Life that by certain actions and reactions it performs or executes to use and enjoy the supply and resources of the earth for a period of time.
There is a life one is born with and one that allows it to make choices.
It is the basis for the well-being of all existing life, without regard to government revenues, corporate profits, religious belief and their scriptures, etc etc, or a hereafter.
Despite the fact that knowledge is natures Grant to each individual, the only asset that can be put down to a human being or any other living organism is the time it has spent to survive the challenges of nature as all the rest is borrowed, a lifetimes loan from the earth and its atmosphere to age.