Life "out there"

Post by **_TK** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:40 am

I did a quick look to see if this has been discussed before and i didnt see where it has, which surprises me a bit.

But let's assume that we definitely find signs of life (or former life) on mars, or one of Jupiter's moons, etc.

First, do you believe this is possible, given your understanding of scripture? if so,

What affect would this have on your theology?
What are the implications?
Would evangelical Christianity have to make any adjustments?

I have always been curious about this topic and am very interested in your responses.

Thanks! TK

Post by **_STEVE7150** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:56 am

I think in Job it says that "the sons of God" and Satan came to meet with God. These sons of God could possibly be leaders from other worlds IMHO.

Post by **_Micah** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:54 am

Since a new heavens and a new earth are going to be created wouldn't that mean the planets of other intelligent beings be destroyed as well?

Also, if there are other life out there than one would have to ask where did they come from? It all leads back to God.

Post by **_TK** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:02 am

FYI-- i am not necessarily talking about intelligent life per se; i am even talking about microbes or algae.

to my knowledge the Bible doesnt specifically state that there is life elsewhere; which doesnt preclude that there might be. of course, i would agree that if there is life elsewhere, then God created it for His purposes. Intelligent life, of course, poses different problems than microbes and the like.

i personally would be shocked to learn that there is not another living cell anywhere else in the universe. but there may not be.

TK

Post by **_Seth** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:20 pm

To me, it wouldn't make a bit of difference, except to make me say "Wow, what a mighty God we serve" for another reason.

The real question is, if there were other intelligent beings out there, would it be our responsibility to evangelize them? I'd say no, since the Bible really only focuses on Earth, and I don't believe all Creation fell with Adam (meaning the whole universe didn't, but possible Earth did, although I'd question even that).

Have you ever read C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy? It deals with this type of question. And "Perelandra" is on my Top Ten Fiction Books of All Time list.

Post by **_TK** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:16 pm

hi seth--

i did read that trilogy some years ago-- i think i may have to read them again. i forgot thar i even had them. thanks for bringing them up.

tk