2006-10-04 12:49:29 · 10 answers · asked by Emily 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is a very interesting and complex question!
The apostle John describes Jesus as the "Word" who was "in the beginning with God." (John 1:1-2) In much of ancient Greek thought (and many other philosophies through the centuries), the idea of "Word" (Greek "logos") refers to the creative force or power that brings order and stability to the universe. According to John's gospel and many of the apostle Paul's writings, Jesus is unique in that he was the "incarnation" (literally: becoming-flesh) of this divine "Word." So, while the divine Word has existed from all time and is beyond time, the man Jesus was born in space and time, probably in about 6 BC in Bethlehem of Judea, on planet Earth, of course. When it says that Jesus "ascended into heaven," what would that mean but that he left behind his physical existence as the man Jesus on Earth, and returned to the "right hand of God" (which of course is probably not a literal "place", at least as we understand the term) from whence he came.
So... IF there is life on other planets (and really, why wouldn't we think there would be?), what's to stop this same eternal Word of God from "becoming flesh" for the redemption of those other planets as well? God, after all, is the creator of the whole universe and not just this one planet, and the Word was, after all, "with God in the beginning." Of course, he probably wouldn't look like us, or use the name "Jesus", but take a form and a name that was after the image and likeness of the inhabiutants of that world... if you're prepared to accept it, he may not even be a "he" in some of those scenarios. ;) Still, he (or she or it or whatever) would still be the same incarnate Word of God, the perfect image and likeness of God for the people of that planet, whatever they might look like, and would be the image and likeness of the same God who was incarnate in the person of Jesus on Earth. And, if God deemed it appropriate or necessary for the redemption of the planet in question, then he/she/it might indeed have died (and possibly also risen again) in the history of that planet as well... but who's to say that life and history on those other planets might not be so different from ours that an entirely different means of "salvation" might have been devised for them?
Of course, this is all speculative, and does assume a basic Christian view of the universe, but it is fun food for thought, nonetheless. :)
2006-10-04 16:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'd have to make a specific journey over to that planet, as well, or they'd miss His message, since there is no mail system between Earth and any other planets.
Another Bible would have to be written for them, too.
Unless, of course, their Adam & Eve were obedient, and the Garden of Eden never fell and continues on to this day. Then, Jesus would not have to make a special visit, since Adam and Eve continued in good fellowship with God.
2006-10-04 12:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the possibility of life on another planet is good to excellent!
Since the Bible doesn't mention any I would think that Jesus was just for this world.
2006-10-04 12:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by eantaelor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vatican has already released a coverage paper acknowledging that it is likely existence exists someplace else interior the universe. in accordance to Jesuit Father Jose Funes, Papal Astronomer and Director of the Vatican Observatory, "Christians could evaluate alien existence as an 'extraterrestrial brother and a component of God's creation." and of direction all existence varieties could profess Jesus is their God otherwise they are going to pass to hell. it is the required tenant of Christian faith. This should be real everywhere in the universe otherwise the completed faith is fake.
2016-10-15 12:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since there is no such thing as alied life in other planets, the question that you've just asked is inconsequential.
Mr. M on "alien life..."
2006-10-04 12:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by Humberto M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What goes on, on our planet, probably just has to deal with us.
Though every kind of life has a spirit in it.
2006-10-04 12:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Medicine Eddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless they're closer than 2006 light years away from Earth, they don't even know that Jesus has been born yet.
2006-10-04 12:52:39 · answer #7 · answered by Kenny ♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emily-I LOVE this question! This is best! Excellent critical thinking! (I'm being serious, I'm not being sarcastic.) Good job! As far as the answer...keep thinking about it. (But "Kenny" has an excellent point.)
2006-10-06 20:37:47 · answer #8 · answered by wendy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may only be us that are Fallen. They may still be in a preadamic sinless state.
2006-10-04 13:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Minister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..He did.
2006-10-04 12:52:59 · answer #10 · answered by John G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋