[Update / Addendum 10/11/2011 - see the third paragraph.] I'm betting those of you who lurk on this blog have seen the recent spate (or is it semi-mindless repetition) of news stories about the impact an intelligent extraterrestrial reality would have on religion,...
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Review of Nick Redfern’s Final Events
Nick Redfern, Final Events and the Secret Government Group on Demonic UFOs and the Afterlife (Anomalist Books, 2010) Well, I finally carved out some time to review Nick Redfern's latest book. I'm hoping you all went ahead and bought it and read it during the wait (and...
Christian Fundamentalism, Aliens, UFOs: What About Matthew 24:37-38 and Daniel 2:43?
As promised, in this post I'll be wrapping up my "Understanding the Christian Fundamentalist View of Aliens and UFOs" by addressing Matthew 24:37-38 and Daniel 2:43. My last few posts on that thread have directed readers to my Naked Bible series on why an obsession...
Understanding the Christian Fundamentalist View of UFOs and Aliens, Part 10
Well, it's about time I got back to this. When I last left you, I had noted that I was writing about end times over on my Naked Bible blog and that you needed to check out that discussion to understand my hesitation on agreeing with the typical Christian...
Ancient Astronaut Nonsense as an Interpretive Filter for the Bible
Jason Colavito has once again directed the attention of his readers to how people in Christian churches have begun to tout the ancient astronaut paradigm as a tool for understanding the Bible. His post draws on the thoughts of a Lutheran pastor over at the well-known...
The Torah’s Teaching on Aliens
I was tempted just to leave the page of this post blank, but some might miss the joke and think there was a malfunction. Those of you who don't think biblical illiteracy is a problem will want to read this essay by Micah Hanks: "The Torah's Teachings on Alien Life."...
“The” Christian View of Aliens, Part 3: Angels, Demons, Gods, Aliens: Are These Terms Reconcilable?
I've been hesitant to write about this subject for some time, though I have addressed it a bit in Q&A sessions at conferences. My reticence is rooted in my feeling that it's a lose-lose proposition. I'll try and explain. On one hand, there is a lot of uninformed...
Jesus, Klingons, and DARPA
[Thanks to Cris for this link.] According to the Washington Post, the Pentagon apparently spent $100,000 for a workshop on interstellar space travel, which included a session that asked, "Did Jesus die for Klingons, too?" Taxpayers aren't thrilled, to say the least....
Recent Discussion On ET Life and Implications for Christian Theology
I'm swallowing hard in posting this since the conversation includes Paul Davies, whom I have suggested should be kept as far away from theological discussion as possible. But, he's balanced by John Lennox, who should know something about Christianity since the...
“The” Christian View of Aliens, Part 4: Angels, Demons, Gods, and Aliens: An Interdimensional Common Ground?
In Part 3 of this discussion topic, I focused on the first of two descriptions of "alien" and talked about how that definition does not conform to the biblical characters we know as demons, angels, and gods. This first description of an "alien" went like this: 1. It...
An Appropriate Rebuke to Those Who Would Argue Genetic Similarity Between Humans and ET Life Would Support Naturalistic Evolution
From Uncommon Descent. The quotation is what caught my eye. It amazes me how many times I hear that a high genetic similarity between human life and any intelligent ET life (should it ever be proven) means that (a) evolution has been proven; or (b) ET made us. Both...
ET Life Bigger than Jesus?
That is the gist of this blog post from Greg Bishop. Follow the link to his post, which leads to a news article about how more people in the UK say they believe in ETs / aliens and "the supernatural" than God. This isn't news to anyone who follows the intersection of...
UFOs, ETs, and Religion (Balducci’s Conundrum, Part 5)
It's been a while since I've posted on Msgr. Balducci's conundrum. The rabbit trails have been good, though, and we'll revisit some of them in more detail in the future. Those who didn't catch the previous four posts on this can find them on the blog. Briefly, though,...
The Pope Wants to Baptize Aliens (Again)
SIGH. Those of you who read my material (especially the biblical stuff) know I don't bash Catholicism, though I have serious disagreements with it. (I'm here to irritate everyone, not just Catholics). 🙂 I have no doubt that this pope has a good heart, and I love his...
Pope Okay with Baptizing Aliens
More clear theological thinking from the catholic church. Honestly, this is muddled in so many ways: from baptismal regeneration to the failure to read the clear words of Romans 5:12, that it is HUMANITY that is morally guilty and in need of atonement for the sin of a...