Where do the other planets fit in?

[Daniel_1981]

So, what about all the other planets out there? Why do they exist? Why did god create them?

I'd love some kind of reasoning for the huge amounts of planets we have. And also some biblical insight into what might be on those planets, and what purpose they serve now, aswell as in the afterlife.

If anyone is interested, I am a christian. I have not yet updated my profile.

 

[Meatros]

Well, if I can guess from Leviticus, chapter eleven, I'd say the planets are from an original "kind". The bigger ones ate more and the gas giants developed from an original stock...

 

[Didaskomenos]

Well, if we can assume anything from the Psalmist's feelings of insignificance and inadequacy when he looked up and thought, “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have established, what is man, that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you visit him?" (Psalm 8:3-4) we can probably see that one reason is that no matter how far out we go, how much knowledge enables us to advance our frontiers, we can know that God's already been there. We could be less than a blip on God's radar screen, but God has indeed visited us.

 

[Drotar]

I take it you are LDS Daniel. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but that's the vibe I'm getting from your post.

A few more planets seem excessive to us... but to God....


There was a philosophy final, and it had one question, and one word: Why?

One student passed it. His answer was "Why not?"

I want to ask why not create more planets? Certainly, that's not excessive to God. TTYL Jesus loves you!

 

[Philosoft]

There was a philosophy final, and it had one question, and one word: Why?

One student passed it. His answer was "Why not?"

My 10th grade History teacher told that story. It certainly made me think... about what award they give to the world's stupidest philosophy teacher.

I want to ask why not create more planets? Certainly, that's not excessive to God.

And if you think God does things randomly, or for no particular purpose, then you're okay.

 

[LorentzHA]

The planets that we know about are "extrasolar" (out of our solar system). over 170. Those are only the planets we know about in our own Galaxy (Milky Way that are in close proximity (relativly speaking) to us. Those are only the ones we can see (faintly, with Hubble) There are Billions of other Galaxies easch with Billions of stars so who knows how many more solar systems those hold. We cannot even peer into the heart of our own galaxy because of distance. When you say "Gas Ginats" those are the only visible ones, the Earth size ones would not even be visible to Hubble at 15 light years. (which is not much, considering the estimated size of the Universe) even thought 1 light year is 6 trillion miles. (Our Glaxay, that our solar system resides in the outermost edge of.) I would imagine the Bible does not say much about this since at that time they thought the Earth was the center of the Universe.

 

[MySavior]

There are NO OTHER planets outside of our solar system woman! And NO other Galaxies! All lies by scientist to make is think we are NOT all their is!! We are the ONLY thing!! That is a fact! Save the scientific Jargon. It only makes sense to you and maybe a few other geeks who have spent your life with your nose in a text book instead of the word of GOD!!!

 

[revolutio]

There are NO OTHER planets outside of our solar system woman! And NO other Galaxies! All lies by scientist to make is think we are NOT all their is!! We are the ONLY thing!! That is a fact! Save the scientific Jargon. It only makes sense to you and maybe a few other geeks who have spent your life with your nose in a text book instead of the word of GOD!!!

*sprays Troll Be-Gone*

 

[MySavior]

what is troll?

 

[Meatros]

There are NO OTHER planets outside of our solar system woman! And NO other Galaxies! All lies by scientist to make is think we are NOT all their is!! We are the ONLY thing!! That is a fact! Save the scientific Jargon. It only makes sense to you and maybe a few other geeks who have spent your life with your nose in a text book instead of the word of GOD!!!

Well now, aren't you a close-minded mean spirited person!

What bible are you reading?

I'd also say a troll is an accurate description of your posts.

 

[bagfullofsnakes]

what is troll?

http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll

On the Internet, a troll is a person who posts messages that create controversy or an angry response without adding content to the discussion, often intentionally. Though technically different from flaming, which is an unmistakable direct personal attack, trolls often resort to innuendo or misdirection in the pursuit of their objective, which is to create controversy for its own sake, discredit those with whom they disagree, or sabotage discussion by creating an intimidating atmosphere. Note that this is a highly subjective term, as everyone is affected differently by the nature of the term deemed a "troll".

 

[Jet Black]

So, what about all the other planets out there? Why do they exist? Why did god create them?

I thought they just formed from remnants of old supernovae.

 

[Asimov]

So, what about all the other planets out there? Why do they exist? Why did god create them?


Why do they exist?? Because they are beautiful.

And because they help us survive. If not for Jupiter, we would be full of impact craters from asteroids and what-not.

Why did god create them?

Why did God create anything?

There are NO OTHER planets outside of our solar system woman! And NO other Galaxies! All lies by scientist to make is think we are NOT all their is!! We are the ONLY thing!! That is a fact! Save the scientific Jargon.

Prove it.

 

[LorentzHA]

There are NO OTHER planets outside of our solar system woman! And NO other Galaxies! All lies by scientist to make is think we are NOT all their is!! We are the ONLY thing!! That is a fact! Save the scientific Jargon. It only makes sense to you and maybe a few other geeks who have spent your life with your nose in a text book instead of the word of GOD!!!

(gag, sputter, wheeze....)

 

[Michali]

I do think that there is some sort of balance that the galaxy gains by being the way it is. Like every planet and star have some sort of minor job to do in sustaining life on this planet. Whether it be a minute gravitational pull or for a certain amount of light on the ground at night. I'm sure that they have a name for this type of thinking, but I can't recall it.

 

[Nathan Poe]

There are NO OTHER planets outside of our solar system woman! And NO other Galaxies! All lies by scientist to make is think we are NOT all their is!! We are the ONLY thing!! That is a fact! Save the scientific Jargon. It only makes sense to you and maybe a few other geeks who have spent your life with your nose in a text book instead of the word of GOD!!!

If "MySavior" starts running on about geocentricism, I'm going to guess that dayton's at it again...

 

[Philosoft]

what is troll?

Look in mirror.

 

[Jet Black]

I'm sure that they have a name for this type of thinking, but I can't recall it.

pseudoscience and madness.

 

[Michali]

pseudoscience and madness.

Oh good. I'm reassured.

 

[Drotar]

Azimov, the burden of proof would lie in the person that believes they exist.



You must prove that it does exist; it is not our job to prove that something does not exist. Just like it's not your job to prove that there are no invisible flying pink elephants in my closet; if I make that claim that they eixst, the burden of proof is on me. That's why theists ave a fifty times harderposition to defend- we are at a HUGE disadvangage since we bear the burden of proof. Lanakila's debate commentary went over this.



That aside you should know that it's impossible to prove or disprove that claim...