Spectral signature reveals possible presence of life on Mars

[BioPooka]

Originally posted by Ronin


Oh so you are one them snobby Q'zar'ar'tan! Well Mr. Fancy Pants, I am 'Xnalt'to'qos! How do you like them apples?

Didn't we beat you down in in the interstellar space war of the 5982657842002nd YZ time frame?

 

[amie]

Originally posted by Ronin


This we don't know. Current estimates place the age of the solar system at ~4.5 billion years. There are strong indications that Mars once had a much denser atmosphere and flowing water on the surface. It is not inconceivable that life may have gained a toe hold in Martian environs prior to those on Earth but we will not be able to gain more insight into the question until much more extensive exploration is conducted of martian geology and soil chemistry.

yes, yes..Ronin as a Bachelors of psychology and nursing and a minor in astronomy...SCIENTIST!...I believe you are accurate! Science is long away from discovering the ample lush life that is undoubtedly out there...I hope I am able to witness all of the fascinating discoveries that will be found. It is a very intricate process, our solar system...but a glorious beauty she is!
Amie

 

[amie]

Solo,
we need Paul here for this...this is right up his alley...
Amie

 

[amie]

Originally posted by StogusMaximus
[B
Maybe the life on other planets have given themselves over completely to the Lord and do not need the crutch of science. [/B]

Hi Stogus ,
what do you mean by this statement? "the crutch of science"...Science in and of itself is a highly valuable subject of study...containing the basics of all life forms, so I am curious to know what makes you think of it as a crutch?
Amie

 

[solo66 man]

amie this is true. It can be a very valuable tool of God. Look at the very medicine He has provided. Our very mode of transportation, how we are communicating right now is all possible because God gave us science.
We can still have all the wonders of science and still be completely devoted to God. It is all in how you use it.

 

[amie]

yes Solo,
I agree the two can go hand in hand...Science is extremely important...and God is of the utmost importance...but still science is sure no crutch...granted without God, none of us would be here, but also without the complexities of the basics of molecular and biological science...none of us would be the people we are today.
Amie

 

[solo66 man]

Originally posted by amie
yes Solo,
I agree the two can go hand in hand...Science is extremely important...and God is of the utmost importance...but still science is sure no crutch...granted without God, none of us would be here, but also without the complexities of the basics of molecular and biological science...none of us would be the people we are today.
Amie

Amen!

 

[amie]

Originally posted by amie

Hi Stogus ,
what do you mean by this statement? "the crutch of science"...Science in and of itself is a highly valuable subject of study...containing the basics of all life forms, so I am curious to know what makes you think of it as a crutch?
Amie

Stogus? are ya with us buddy???
Amie

 

[mac_philo]

Originally posted by StogusMaximus
You can be embarrassed for me all you like.

I stand strong in the Lord and I will continue to pray for you.

When your child falls ill, do you encourage her to walk without the 'crutch' of science, or do you do the responsible thing and take her to a doctor?

 

[Dark_Lite]

Mmm... If we do find intelligent life, I seriously doubt they would believe in God.. If they had any religion it would probably totally different... Just my opinion of course.

 

[mac_philo]

Originally posted by Dark_Lite
Mmm... If we do find intelligent life, I seriously doubt they would believe in God.. If they had any religion it would probably totally different... Just my opinion of course.

I would assume that, whether or not they still practiced religion, their theists would have assumed they were made in god's image, just as our theists do.

They'd probably only allow marriage between individuals with a different number of tentacles. Mating someone with the same number of tentacles is unnatural.

 

[StogusMaximus]

Originally posted by amie
Stogus? are ya with us buddy???
Amie

I am here, had some weekend chores to take care of.

What I meant by science as a crutch is what the Bible tells us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;" Proverbs 3:5.

People lean on religion, science, family, friends, the internet, drugs, alcohol, etc. as crutches. People require something to lean on when they are in hard times, when they feel down, when they don't know why something is.

Why did the sun come up this morning? Lets use science to figure it out.
What do I do when I feel bad? Go to the church and sing and clap.
What do I do when my spouse leaves me? Open up the whiskey and drink all night.

People have questions and they look for man's solutions to them.

God says, " Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;" Proverbs 3:5.

God wants us to seek Him when we feel bad, God wants us to turn to him when our spouse leaves us, God wants us thank Him for making the sun rise this morning.

Don't rely on the things of man as your crutch, but lean on God's word.

 

[StogusMaximus]

Originally posted by mac_philo
When your child falls ill, do you encourage her to walk without the 'crutch' of science, or do you do the responsible thing and take her to a doctor?

If my child were seriously ill, I would do anything I could to make her better.

 

[hopeofglory10]

If you believe in the Bible, it seems to me that talk of intelligent life elsewhere is ridiculous. After all, the Bible says that Christ died ONCE for ALL

 

[Mallory Knox]

If there are Christians on other planets, I'm converted.

 

[Dalexsi]

What I meant by science as a crutch is what the Bible tells us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;" Proverbs 3:5.

Just one of the many reasons I'm no longer a Christian; I really didn't enjoy being encouraged to NOT use my brain.

Don't rely on the things of man as your crutch, but lean on God's word.

Amusing. This would be the same "word of god" that advocates violence, cruelty, and misogyny. The same "word of god" that contains numerous contradictions. The same word of god that says that the earth is flat. Hmmm; something's not quite right here.

 

[Ray K]

Originally posted by Mallory Knox
If there are Christians on other planets, I'm converted.

NO KIDDING! Now THAT would be impressive!

Of course, if advanced aliens ever do visit our Earth, we had better hope that they are NOT religious.

Anyone remember what happened to the inhabitants of the New World? Turn or burn, baby.

That means there would be millions of martyrs for Jesus & Allah, and billions of converts to the alien religion.

 

[Ray K]

Originally posted by hopeofglory10
If you believe in the Bible, it seems to me that talk of intelligent life elsewhere is ridiculous. After all, the Bible says that Christ died ONCE for ALL

Exactly how is this a problem? Why can't "once for all" mean once for each world?

Heck, you've already rationalized away the fact that Jesus said he would return during the lifetime of his disciples, so this should be an easy one.

 

[ashibaka]

Originally posted by hopeofglory10
If you believe in the Bible, it seems to me that talk of intelligent life elsewhere is ridiculous. After all, the Bible says that Christ died ONCE for ALL

Well, luckily for you, you are replying to a post made in April, and it turned out that the chlorophyll was actually a bit of lossiness in the image quality.

Note that that still doesn't rule out life on Mars.

 

[Gunny]

Originally posted by Dalexsi

Just one of the many reasons I'm no longer a Christian; I really didn't enjoy being encouraged to NOT use my brain.

Stereotypical atheist anthem = "If one is born again of God's Spirit then one is reduced to the level of intellectual idiocy. Atheist hogwash and bolder-dash.

I am a Christian because I was born again of God's Spirit.

Many, many individuals state they are or used to be a Christian. If the Father has truly drawn the individual to the Son(Jesus Christ), Jesus, states:"My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand." John 10:29 NIV

In the age of easy believism that is so very prevelant individuals think that Christianity is something other than faith upon the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Salvation and being a true disciple of Jesus Christ comes about by a supernatural act of God not by the passing fancy of man's decision to believe one day and not believe another day.

Pride tells a man that if he believes in something greater than himself it somehow reduces his great self importance and stature. The egotist and prideful man lives with a far more narrow world view than the man of true saving faith.


GySgt James