As an Atheist, I am often puzzled by the theist view that the Meaning of Life comes only from God. It seems very narrow, bleak, and heavy handed.
Do you find value in discussion of the Meaning of Life?
What do you think the meaning is?
What value do you think knowing the Meaning of Life brings?
Assuming that there must be a meaning to life is falling into a trap of letting theists frame all the questions. Leading the question like that right from the jump is already getting off to a bad start. Religious types use this as if it’s some kind of “gotcha,” as you have observed, and it’s silly to even play their game.
Life is what you make it, not anyone else.