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1 | Believing in the Bible and E.T.'s | Eph 2:2 | Parable | 82317 | ||
I submit that the Bible does not address the possibility of extra-terrestrial life, at least in the normal biological sense. Therefore, there is no reason to support nor deny it on the basis of scripture. Perhaps the more important issue is how you respond to that possibility. If true, then I suggest it provides another witness to God's creativity. If not, then our collective existence is that much more meaningful as a unique expression of His love, just as our individuality reflects His love for diversity. With respect to the modern "folklore" surrounding UFO's and aliens, I believe we must not be seduced by these distractions. James instructs us to "test everything" and "hold onto the good". If you find any "good" evidence for aliens, let me know. Parable. |
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2 | Believing in the Bible and E.T.'s | Eph 2:2 | Hank | 82531 | ||
Hello again, Parable! "If you find any 'good' evidence for aliens, let me know." This piece of unimpeachable evidence may have been manifest on this forum before you came aboard and you may be unaware of it, but once upon a time on this very forum there was a user who in her user profile confessed that her husband was a Martian. And you have been hanging out (as a fine contributor, I might add) at the forum long enough to recognize, I'm sure, that all things posted here are always both sensible and sound :-) So much for the evidence. QED :-) ..... Now for the serious stuff: I've a question for you since you're a member of the scientific community (although I have no idea what your branch of science happens to be). Given: The possibility, however remote, that life exists somewhere in the universe outside the earth. Given: The possibility, perhaps not so remote, that human cloning will become a reality. Suppositions: [1] That life, perhaps a highly advanced form of life, is found to exist somewhere outside the earth; and [2] that human cloning becomes legal and commonplace. ..... Now the Question: In your estimation, how would these two events impact human beings, especially the Christian community, and which would you deem to have the greater impact? ..... In trying to mull these questions over in my mind this evening, the thought occurred to me that, as I recall, in the immediate wake of the publication of Darwin's "Origin of Species" many prophets of doom forecast the death of religious faith, especially the Christian faith. But it's been almost a century and a half since "Origin of Species" was published in 1859, and Christianity is very much alive still. Christianity has weathered all storms that have been tossed its way for two thousand years. But it has not had to deal with aliens. Or clones. What about it, what do you think? Will God protect His people against all possible assaults? Even aliens? Even clones? --Hank | ||||||
3 | Believing in the Bible and E.T.'s | Eph 2:2 | Parable | 82572 | ||
When aliens arrive, we will no doubt try to clone one, then they will eat us :) Seriously, I will consider your excellent questions and reply at a later time. I believe you have opened a big can of nightcrawlers... |
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