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Originally posted by SoCal911SC
But it would seem odd that the Bible, the definitive and complete word of God, appears only to deal with the planet Earth ("And God called the dry land Earth", etc). If God created life elsewhere, you'd think it would also be referenced somewhere in the definitive work.
I wonder what most Pastors would say on the subject. It seems to me they would say that life on other planets is not consistent with the Bible.
(This stuff - God v. the existence of aliens and UFOs, etc. - has been discussed here before. There was a lot of good discussion, but of course, no real answer at the end of the day).
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Well yes it would seem odd, until you realize that the Bible was written by men. Inspired by God yes, but ultimately written by men.
Now if I were God (which I am not...I'd have to be a liberal to think that
), I would probably have to dumb things down to make it make sense to humans. Therefore I personally don't believe the universe was created in seven 24 hour periods. I think that was probably the best way God could put it so we could get our puny minds around it. Plus, who is to say how long one of God's days is?? Maybe a God day is 100 million years...I dunno.