[Mr 5 0]

Originally posted by bigwhitecobra :

I love these kinds of discussions. There is no way of proving any of these arguements. Proof. Concrete evIdence. At least as of now. None of us can die and tell the rest what happens and whether or not there is a heaven, hell, God, etc.

That's why it's called 'faith'. If God made himself physically known to every one of us in some concrete manner that was undeniable, I doubt there would be an atheist left in the world.

Who knows, we may be really far off with this whole God thing. Chances are we aren't. Someone, or some thing had to "spark" this whole thing into motion.

It's sometimes called the "Intelligent Design Theory" and while science won't acknowledge God as Creator, it does acknowledge that the universe and earth was 'designed' (planned) and not brought into being by random chance.

Why are we so dead set on believing that we are the only life in this universe?
Let me refrase that.....Intelligent life. Evolved life.

We're not really, that's why science fiction has been popular for over 100 years. The fact remains that if there is intelligent, evolved' life in the cosmos, they haven't found us and we certainly haven't found any sign of them, but for many, hope springs eternal.

If another planet has life on it at the same level of sophistiation as us, wouldn't that add to God's spender?

A bit. He's pretty splendorous right now, in my opinion.

And where does it say in the Bible that God didn't create life on other planets? Uh, I'm gettng off subject yet again. I gotta stop writing when I'm tired.....really.

You can never prove a negative and the bible doesn't specifically say what God did not create. Only that He created the 'heavens and the earth'. You can easily assume that since God created 'the heavens' that means he could just as easily have created life on another planet - but the bible doesn't actually say that anywhere.

Maybe we were meant to look for other life, and teach it about God.

Anything is possible but so far, our search for intelligent life in the universe has come to naught. We'll keep looking, though as we've only been at it for 30 or 40 years, now.

New question.......if and whe we find another civilization on another planet, and we begin teaching them about God, are we supposed to teach them about Christ?

Whoa! First, we have to actually find sentient life on another planet. Then, we have to be able to get to where they are. No easy feat - if it's even possible. Then we have to have a common language or means to communicate, etc. It's fun to speculate but the reality of the complications of space travel are huge. 'Star Trek' - where we can flit around the galaxies at warp speeds while sipping coffee in the mess hall is still science fiction in 2004. Maybe in 2104 or 2204 this will all be possible - and feasible. I wouldn't be concerned with teaching alien beings about God. If they exist, I'm certain they would know about their creator, just as we do. God would take care of that. He doesn't depend on his creation to do what He can do.

Did he come to Earth to die for thier sins too?

Or do you think God sent His son to that planet to die for thier sins?

Slow down. You're trying to fit square pegs into round holes here. Understand this: the bible was God's communication with his creation, mankind on the earth he created for us. It was not intended for other species on distant planets in some other galaxy. Jesus died for the sins of mankind, not other species on other planets. I suggest you stop attempting to transplant scripture that was intended for human beings and extrapolate it into some imaginary alien species you believe may exist somewhere in space.

Or does he have more than one Son? The Sons of God. Kinda creepy.

No, God does not have more than one Son. If you would study the bible and accept it as God's Holy Word, inspired by Him, you would not have these kinds of 'what if' questions. While I do not think there is sentient life elsewhere in space, I can't know that for certain. I do know that the bible was intended for men, not other beings and if other creations of God exist, I'm sure He has taken care of their spiritual needs, as He takes of ours.

While it's fun to speculate a bit, wasting too much time on the 'what if's' of possible other worlds and beings and God's interaction with them and not enough on what we already know about God, Christ and the plan of salvation is not productive. God is in charge and He takes care of all the details of running the universe and our world. Our job is to love and serve Him and not be concerned with what we cannot know, much less have any effect on, such as other beings on other planets 'out there'.

Yeah, too many beers today.

That explains a lot. Stop trying to understand God while under the influence of alcohol. Sober reflection is best.