Alien beings

One should note that this argument is also presented in the on-line manuscript Alpha Omega.

Some people believe in the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life forms. Some people even believe that these beings have visited earth in the past and that they are still, secretly watching mankind. In fact, many individuals claim that the “gods” of ancient man were highly advanced extraterrestrial beings who landed on earth in their “flying chariots.”

According to this belief, these alien beings then left, after supposedly building various structures, leaving ancient man with only vague memories to worship.

Some individuals even claim that Jesus Christ was an extraterrestrial being from another world who landed here, tried to teach man how to live in peace and was then murdered for His efforts. All similar to that portrayed by the actor Michael Rennie in the classic 1951 science fiction movie The Day the Earth Stood Still.

Some individuals also quote the Holy Bible, pointing out the above verse, in order to prove their claim that Jesus Christ was nothing more than an extraterrestrial being. These individuals further claim that Jesus was then raised from the dead with highly advanced medical technology, just as in the classic science fiction film.

Finally, these individuals claim that Jesus Christ then left the earth after realizing that He could not teach man how to live in peace. Again, just as portrayed in the classic movie.

There are many other biblical passages that are claimed by many to be visitations by advanced alien societies. God’s fiery descent upon Mt. Sinai to speak with Moses (Ex.19:16-19), the taking of Elias into heaven by a flying, flaming chariot (4Ki.2:1-11) and the vision of God by Ezechiel (Ezch.1:3-28) are only a few examples.

However, the above beliefs and teachings are founded upon quicksand! Such claims are a great distortion of the truth.

First of all, if they do exist, these alleged extraterrestrial beings have never been to earth, nor will they ever get here. The vastness of space is far too extreme for one person, or even a large group of people, to travel beyond their own solar system. This is to say nothing of intergalactic space travel. It is doubtful that the logistics of such a trip could be maintained.

Secondly, and most importantly, it is highly doubtful that an intelligent life form comparable to — or superior to — man even exists in this universe. In order to perceive this, one only needs to study the origin of life on earth, for living organisms throughout the universe will be subject to the same natural laws and will follow the same evolutionary paths as the life forms here on earth.

The complex processes of life are too well known to believe otherwise. Life is too well known to believe that it can be based on some exotic chemistry, living in some outlandish environment, and feeding on some bizarre nutriment.

Take any very busy intersection in most any well populated city and ask yourself: What are the odds of getting in an accident at that intersection? Probably pretty good.

But what happens if a prerequisite is added that the accident must be on a Monday. Now what are the odds of getting in an accident there? The odds, although still very good, are reduced somewhat.

But what if the accident must happen on a rainy Monday? What if the accident must happen on a rainy Monday morning? On a rainy Monday morning and the other vehicle is a yellow Mustang? On a rainy Monday morning and the other vehicle is a yellow Mustang that is driven by a teenager? On a rainy Monday morning and the other vehicle is a yellow Mustang that is driven by a teenager who is wearing a red shirt? On a rainy Monday morning and the other vehicle is a yellow Mustang that is driven by a teenager who is wearing a red shirt and is late for school?

Each prerequisite that is added reduces the chances of getting in an accident at that particular intersection. Indeed, if enough prerequisites are added, then the possibility of getting in an accident at that intersection with those prerequisites become impossibly high. The odds become so high that one would never get in an accident there with those prerequisites.

One can use the same kind of argument when addressing the possible existence of intelligent extraterrestrial beings. What are the odds of another intelligent life form evolving on another planet in another solar system?

In order to answer this question, one only needs to discover what prerequisites there are for an intelligent life to exist on a planet. One must delineate intelligent life, not just life, because of the fact that the existence of life on a planet does not guarantee the existence of intelligent life on that same planet.

Proof of this can be found on Mars. The chemical precursors of life can be found in several places on this planet, but Mars does not have and never has had indigenous intelligent life on it.

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