Only have to wait about 35 years for the current crop of congress to die or retire
Everything else is reasonable, right? But THAT is just crazy!TCTTS said:
think these things are actual, biblical demons, and don't want to risk opening up a portal hell or whatever.
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I get that we need to be cautious regardless, but trying to graft one's own religion onto this phenomenon, and then deciding not to act because of religion, is the absolute wrong way to go about this. Personal religious beliefs should not affect our collective, scientific pursuit of truth, whatever that truth may be. Especially when it pertains to an issue of this magnitude.
AgBQ-00 said:
Listen to what he says. None of what you are bringing up is in there. As I said, he is more urging caution (as he should) about the possibility of malevolent actors being enabled.
As far as beings from other planes/dimensions of existence, you may want to really look at what has come out. Over and over again the NHI has been referred to as not necessarily ETs. The discussion of inter-dimensional has crept more and more into the discussions during and after the hearings.
As far as religious belief hindering scientific advance: you are creating conflict and friction where it does not exist. Science was born out of the search for truth and that we as humans are capable of understanding the workings of creation. That was born in religion. But that is a discussion for a different thread/board.
Some Junkie Cosmonaut said:Quote:
I get that we need to be cautious regardless, but trying to graft one's own religion onto this phenomenon, and then deciding not to act because of religion, is the absolute wrong way to go about this. Personal religious beliefs should not affect our collective, scientific pursuit of truth, whatever that truth may be. Especially when it pertains to an issue of this magnitude.
You mean like covid? Because that definitely became its own religion.
Welcome to your government in 2024.
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Before you came along we had no idea our elected officials were capable of such incompetence and misguided group think.
TCTTS said:
We're never going to get anywhere if we're dealing with a bunch of government officials who think these things are actual, biblical demons, and don't want to risk opening up a portal hell or whatever.
Then again, on the bright side, as I've said before, I don't think disclosure will go through these people regardless...
TCTTS said:
I always mix up Event Horizon and Sphere, I've only seen one of them, and I can't remember which. Seeing as I have no recollection of that being a plot point, I assume EH is the one I didn't see. Sounds like I need to remedy that.
G Martin 87 said:
With respect to the topic of government officials' religious beliefs about demons (and by extension angels), I will summarize C.S. Lewis' arguments briefly. Christianity is, by definition, concerned at its core with the intrusion of the Supernatural into the Natural world. All of the miracles found in the Bible, from the creation of Nature to the Resurrection, are examples of the Supernatural accomplishing things which are "outside" of the laws of Nature. A belief in angels and demons as created beings distinct from man is not incompatible with Christian belief. In fact, Christianity pretty much requires it.
I only make this point here to (1) support the NHI theory that the beings we're really dealing with could be Supernatural ones rather than Natural beings like ourselves, and (2) refute the notion that Christians who believe in literal demons are crazier than Christians who do not. The Religion & Philosophy board would be a more appropriate place to get into a deeper discussion.
this is on my Mt. Rushmore of science fiction. Clarke was a brilliant writer!Rocagnante said:
This is reminding me of Childhood's End. Great book and good miniseries on SyFy. Maybe Arthur C Clarke was on to something…
Childhood's End https://g.co/kgs/7Uh9vFu
"Alien overlords have peacefully invaded Earth, promising to usher in an era of peace, health and security by eliminating poverty, war and sickness. There are questions, however, about the overlords and their intentions, such as why they insist on hiding their appearance and what they ultimately want from the people of Earth. While most people enjoy their new utopia, some suspect that there will be a price to pay. As the overlords' true intentions are unravelled, humanity realises that its destiny may be more of a nightmare than a dream. This miniseries is adapted from Arthur C. Clarke's 1953 book of the same name."
It can be a very troubling issue for some. Trust me. It takes time...G Martin 87 said:
Well, as my favorite rock lyricist famously said, "if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." Those Christian officials who are choosing to not engage with NHI because they believe them to be demons are taking action based on their religious beliefs, passively if not actively. My response to them would be "don't cower, but rather prove your faith that God is greater by engaging them!" So we're on the same side there.
the cub scout den mothers won't be happyLeonard H. Stringfield said:
There is some interesting data regarding Lucifer out there. An extraterrestrial.
aggiephoenix02 said:
SciFi Ruchmore:
Asimov
Clarke
Bradbury
Heinlein
Alternatives:
Lovecraft
Herbert
Tolkien
Edit to add: Robert E Howard (who was penpals with Lovecraft, and also wrote a ton of Cthulhu stuff), is considered the father of sword & fantasy sci-fi, so maybe he has a place somewhere.
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