(July 15, 2015 at 3:23 pm)Simon Moon Wrote:(July 15, 2015 at 2:32 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Yes, this article says:
"there are 100 Earth-like planets for every grain of sand in the world."
I can't even imagine how much that is, but it definitely makes for a good argument in favor of extra terrestrial life.
Which brings up some interesting questions. Lets say that a small % of those earth like planets have intelligent life.
Has the tribal war god of the Hebrews, Yahweh, visited all of them?
Are they also subject to original sin?
Did Jesus die for them too?
Let me know your thoughts.
I have thought about this myself too.
I personally have no problem believing that Jesus may have died a million deaths.... all in different planets. Why not? If I believe God is completely limitless, then the thought of such a thing shouldn't phase me.
With that being said, I would still say they all differ. Even though I believe God has made His mark in one way or another in all planets containing intelligent life with free will, I wouldn't say everything played out the same way with Him needing to make himself into one of them and dying for them, etc. Perhaps they each have their own unique story and relationship to God.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
