On the radio this morning, I heard them talking about aliens and the likelihood that there are some living among us already. Yes, I am talking about outer-space-type aliens. As you may or may not know, I like the science fiction kind of thing. And I'm curious: what do you think? Do you think there is life on other planets? Do you think they have discovered us? Do you think they have actually come to live among us? Do you think the discovery of aliens would affect your religious beliefs at all?
Do you want my thoughts? I don't know. I don't know if there is life on other planets, but I think it would be neat if there were. However, since I believe that God created everything at once (in six days, of course), I think these aliens would be at a similar technological stage as we are, meaning that they wouldn't be able to come find us. If they are somehow more advanced and have found us, I still don't know. Is the scenario like the one out of C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy series where only Earth fell and the other planets still live in "Eden?" Or is it more like a book my dad received to edit when I was in high school (and I don't know if it was ever published) and let me read which had the premise that all peoples fell throughout the universe and that God sent Jesus to all the planets at the same time. (He is God, so it is possible.) Either way, I don't see any problems between my Bible and the existence of aliens.
However, I have to admit that if an alien just showed up one day, claiming to want to help us, I would be skeptical. I've seen too many movies and read too many books about these type of aliens who end up serving their own purposes not ours. But of course, that was all fiction, wasn't it?
What about you? I really am curious as to what you think. Am I alone in my conclusions?
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From some of the smells and sounds that come from individuals living in our house, I wonder if we don't have them living here!
Did you end up watching V? I thought it was pretty good! I don't know about the alien stuff...haven't ever really given it much thought. It would be kind of cool if there were :)
Cristin, I did watch V, and I enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to seeing it next week.
I tend to think that, with the unfathomable size of our universe, it is very difficult to imagine that there isn't life of some form on other planets. And I agree that this doesn't clash with my religious beliefs - if the Lord created a spark of life on Earth, why not on any other of the millions of planets that he also created?
Are they here? Well, that part I find harder to believe. But really, who knows? I have had some strange occurrences in this household, since my Father passed away - I am certain that the Lord has allowed him (or even purposed him?) to continue to watch over his grandchildren. So, really, anything is possible?
I'm afraid I totally don't believe in aliens. But I do believe there are angels among us. Not necessarily living among us like "Touched by an Angel" showed, but on occasions ministering and helping us.
But then I've never been a sci-fi fan. And really I suppose it wouldn't do any harm for there to be aliens if they were well-behaved ones;) I'm just glad that God is in control of the Universe (and all that might include).
Good post topic Nikki. Discussion is good for both the mind and the soul, don't you think?
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