Christians (like myself) know that this body we have is but a shell we live in on this world (planet) which is not our home world. We go to our home in Heaven. This would mean we are aliens to earth, would it not? What's your worldly view on this thought provoking question?
2006-06-28 09:51:56 · 17 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Bible says that we are in this world, not of it... so, in a sense, we are ALIENS.. isnt that cool? lol
2006-06-28 09:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by Darla 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard it preached many times that we are just aliens to earth, we are not of the world, we have dominion over the earth but we are aliens in this world. Here is the verse to back that up....
1 Peter 2:11
Dear brothers and sisters, you are foreigners and aliens here. So I warn you to keep away from evil desires because they fight against your very souls.
1 Peter 2:10-12
2006-06-28 17:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 Peter 2 states that we are aliens to this world. This world is not our home, The presence of God is our home. We're just passing through. We are to be in this world and not of it. But we should be careful not to become so attached to the concept of not being of this world, and forget that we are to be in this world. The world does not understand the truth we have because their eyes are closed still. We must be a light and a hope to a dying planet that desperately needs a savior, whether they claim so or not.
2006-06-28 17:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by GodsKnite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, technically everyone has an eternal destination, so I guess we are all aliens. The Bible describes it more as "pilgrims" or nomads. Wandering the earth, doing God's will until He calls us home.
2006-06-28 16:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by RandyGE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to consider yourself as an alien , that way you are claiming you are only here temporarily and have a place in heaven
2006-06-28 16:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by robinhoodcb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Christians see the earth as the place that we live in, heaven is where we belong and that is our destination. Life is the journey.
2006-06-28 16:56:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think of heaven as more of just an alternate reality or universe, but still here on earth and not somewhere like Mars, and that kind of explains ghosts as well. But I guess we'll just have to wait and find out. :-)
2006-06-28 16:56:05 · answer #7 · answered by Xander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it as residing in a country. Sometime in teh future, we "immigrate" to heaven. So for now we are "citizens" of earth, not aliens.
2006-06-28 16:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by aboukir200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm...christians believe in a new heaven and a new earth, yes? so just think of the earth as soon to be refurbished.
2006-06-28 16:55:35 · answer #9 · answered by Jillfull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, why don't they cut to the chase and just take themselves to heaven immediately.
2006-06-28 17:00:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋