Thoughts from Pastor Rick
Another question I recieved from "The Messenger"
I was raised to think that aliens and UFO's were all man-made hype and not to be believed. I recently spoke with someone who helped me see that since the Lord created us, who can say He did not also create aliens that live on other planets? As Christians, how should we believe in regards to aliens from outer space?
Jn 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.
I have heard this verse used to defend the idea of alien life forms. I think Jesus could just as easily have been (and to most probably was) talking about people from other nations here on this planet, but I don't know.
I am an ordained minister of the church of the Nazarene (harrumph!) I have been trained in Wesleyan Theology, and I believe in the doctrine of Entire Sanctification! (well excuse Me!)
Having said that I was also a kid who grew up on reruns of the original Star Trek series and (while I will admit that yes, it's a television show) it is a darn good one!
I am not God (a statement that should surprise absolutely no one who knows me) and I don't know the entire purpose for the universe that He created. If it was all for the purpose of our enjoyment and the contemplation of His majesty and power then I would have to say "Good Job". But on the other hand, it has been my experience that God almost never does things obvious way to us. If He did there wouldn't be miracles, so unless they touch down sometime between now and when this is put in the paper I guess that decision will have to be up to you. The one thing you have to remember though, whether life is on other planets or not, God Loves YOU! You are not a lesser life form, you are one of His children.
