i mean God put us on earth, i wonder should we really do things like that? its ok to wonder but to explore... i personally don't think we should have gone into outer space.
2007-05-25 06:05:07 · 13 answers · asked by sheridangirl2000 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It depends on our intent.
I don't think that we should explore space to highlight our own achievements (e.g. "Look at mankind! We are so powerful because we are not bound to our home planet!"). Rather, we should explore space in appreciation of space as God's creation (e.g. "Look at the wonder of God's creation! God is so powerful and gracious to provide this for our exploration!".
What we do is of little significance compared to why we do something. When it's done in love for God and those around us, whether it's reading a book or hosting a party or exploring space, I believe that it's pleasing to God. We should be concerned when it's done to magnify our pride in ourselves.
2007-05-25 10:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by In God I Trust (a.k.a. infohog) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If God didnt want humanity to explore space, He would have simply made it impossible to do. God gave man free-will for a reason. We can discuss the whys and where-to's of what God was thinking when He gave us free will all day long. However, it doesnt change the fact that we were indeed given free-will. For instance, it is your free-will to assert that it is somehow wrong for humanity to travel into space. Some people may believe the same thing about the oceans, or even flying through the air. After all if God meant for us to fly, He would have given us wings right? Also wouldnt "wondering" qualify as a form of exploration. When you "wonder" about something, you are exploring the depths of your own mind. Personally I think if God-fearing people spent more time just being good people, instead of trying to tell the rest of us what God wants us to do or not, there probably wouldnt be as many people itching to get off this planet. I find it ironic that even after God himself decided in His infinite wisdom, that human being should have free will, one of the very first things humans want to do is take that free will away from each other. In my further opinion I must say that I am not even sure who I am less impressed by. God for giving us idiots free will to begin with, or the human beings that use that free will to remove the free will of others.
2007-05-25 15:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by Chains 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If God did not intend for us to explore space, then why did he make space, and why did he give us the intellect to be able to do so? By your own religious logic the fact that we are able to explore space and have done so would've be a sign that God has intended for us to do so. Is not your God almighty, omnisent and omnipotent? If he had intended us not to go to space, wouldn't he have said it somewhere? On a burning cloud perhaps?
2007-05-25 13:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by -_- 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That logic would also seem to say the new world should never have been discovered. What about flight or underwater exploration?
I know some muslims think we should return to the pre technology times. Who knows if our lives are any better but I like the way thngs are now.
2007-05-25 13:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
God also gave us inquisitive minds. Why would He give us the capacity to explore space if we were not meant to go? Many medical technologies developed because of space travel. I don't think God would discourage us from learning to heal sickness and help others.
2007-05-25 13:19:36 · answer #5 · answered by Brian Y 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hindus have 300 million gods. Which of them object to space exploration?
Yahweh is singularly disinterested in human suffering other than to inflict it. His bill collectors evince irrepressible enthusiasm for pre-payment, "hodie mihi, cras tibi." In the whole of human history across the entire planet not one deity has volunteered Novocain. It is a telling omission.
(physical reality) - (empirical reality) = faith
Iesus Christus dicendo "Poenitentiam agite adpropinquavit enim regnum caelorum." Be small before your god or it will crush you smaller. PENITENCE! PENITENCE! PENTENCE! Horsepucky.
Support evolution - shoot back.
2007-05-25 13:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Al 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same reason we should have explored further than the opening of our caves.
I mean, if you feel God gave us everything, doesn't everything include the universe? Aren't we supposed to go forth and be fruitful?
2007-05-26 01:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think each person should do what they think is right according to their own creeds- As far as I know, most religions ecourage conversion, but do not enforce it. So even If one group of people want to do something that isn't right in one religion, it dosen't matter for the one who is concerned, because they are 'safe' themselves aslong as they follow their own guidelines. In the end We will find out who was right or wrong. But for now lets just strive for the advancement of humanity.
2007-05-25 13:23:39 · answer #8 · answered by Patrick H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people are capable of looking past 2000 year-old folk tales, and actually imagine a future where humanity thrives like never before, and begins to require more resources than our native planet has to offer.
2007-05-25 13:16:10 · answer #9 · answered by tastywheat 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well there is no 11th commandment that says thou shalt not explore space
2007-05-25 13:11:36 · answer #10 · answered by Gene 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋