If people on another planet were found, and practised a faith?

Question

If beings on another planet were found, and practised a faith of this planet, but it was other then your own would you convert or would you still believe in your faith?

Example:People on another planet were islamic, would non-muslims convert to islam?
If people on another planet were christian would non-christians convert to charistianity?

my point is- if another planet celebrated a faith that we already have, would more people join that faith.

Answer 1

Interesting question. Leaving aside the fact that, as (most) human religions are anthropocentric, any (say) Marian-based version of (again, say) Christianity could not possibly be the same, as they would, by definition, believe that a form of life on Mars were God's chosen people...

I would say probably not. It would be a very, very interesting situation, and I accept that it may move my opinion a little more towards the centre-ground (as opposed to the more skeptical end of agnosticism, where I am now). I don't think it would be enough to convert me to theism, however. At the end of the day, the religion of extra-terrestials in question would (again, by definition) be equally lacking in empirical evidence.

One to give a bit more thought to, I think.

Answer 2

this question is very very hypothetical , first of all it is unlikely human will ever be able to contact lifeforms on other planets simply because these planets are too far away. second suppose human could, then it is very unlikely in my opinion that the same faith is there a there is here so i can answer ys or no it doesnt mattter much since it is never gonna happen...
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Answer 3

Lol ask again when we find Muslims in space. No Those who know the truth know God and have a personal relationship with him we need not go into space to find the truth it is available to everyone who loves the truth, those who seek the truth receive a gift called faith and through faith comes revelation and a personal relationship with God.
What a person from another planet believes will not change my faith in God because I know God personally

Answer 4

What the Sacred Scripture teaches: James 5:16 - James clearly teaches us that we must “confess our sins to one another,” not just privately to God. James 5:16 must be read in the context of James 5:14-15, which is referring to the healing power (both physical and spiritual) of the priests of the Church. Hence, when James says “therefore” in verse 16, he must be referring to the men he was writing about in verses 14 and 15 – these men are the ordained priests of the Church, to whom we must confess our sins. Acts 19:18 - many came to orally confess sins and divulge their sinful practices. Oral confession was the practice of the early Church just as it is today. Matt. 3:6; Mark 1:5 - again, this shows people confessing their sins before others as an historical practice (here to John the Baptist). 1 Tim. 6:12 - this verse also refers to the historical practice of confessing both faith and sins in the presence of many witnesses. 1 John 1:9 - if we confess are sins, God is faithful to us and forgives us and cleanse us. But we must confess our sins to one another. Num. 5:7 - this shows the historical practice of publicly confessing sins, and making public restitution. 2 Sam. 12:14 - even though the sin is forgiven, there is punishment due for the forgiven sin. David is forgiven but his child was still taken (the consequence of his sin). Neh. 9:2-3 - the Israelites stood before the assembly and confessed sins publicly and interceded for each other. Sir. 4:26 - God tells us not to be ashamed to confess our sins, and not to try to stop the current of a river. Anyone who has experienced the sacrament of reconciliation understands the import of this verse. Baruch 1:14 - again, this shows that the people made confession in the house of the Lord, before the assembly. 1 John 5:16-17; Luke 12:47-48 - there is a distinction between mortal and venial sins. This has been the teaching of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years, but, today, most Protestants no longer agree that there is such a distinction. Mortal sins lead to death and must be absolved in the sacrament of reconciliation. Venial sins do not have to be confessed to a priest, but the pious Catholic practice is to do so in order to advance in our journey to holiness. What the Earliest Christians believed: Check out the historical dates. “In church confess your sins, and do not come to your prayer with a guilt conscience. Such is the Way of Life...On the Lord's own day, assemble in common to break bread and offer thanks; but first confess your sins, so that your sacrifice may be pure." Didache, 4:14,14:1 (c. A.D. 90). "Moreover, it is in accordance with reason that we should return to soberness[of conduct], and, while yet we have opportunity, exercise repentance towards God. It is well to reverence both God and the bishop." Ignatius, Epistle to the Smyraeans, 9 (c. A.D. 110).

Answer 5

This would destroy the belief of christians that they are specially created by God and saved by his son . Unless God sent Jesus there to die too.

Also I think there would probably be a new crusades , and war would ensue

Answer 6

It would be interesting, however not likely to happen because religions evolve to explain a particular cultures needs and questions

Answer 7

I am sure that the mormons and jehovas witnesses would be building their own spacecraft to go knocking on aliens doors. If they have doors that is.

Answer 8

why are we always the weaker one when people talking about life on other planets...

If we find life on another planet...we are probably more advanced than them...so, maybe it would be they that change to our faith...rather than the other way around?

Answer 9

If those people on other planets jumped off cliffs would you do likewise?

Answer 10

I'm gonna need God to actually show up and walk on water .... before I swim after him