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Fleeing to Mars not of God

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“If there’s something terrible that happens on Earth, either made by humans or natural, we want to have, like, life insurance for life as a whole,” Musk said in 2020. He wants to turn the planet into a self-sustaining colony, and he reportedly told SpaceX staffers last year he envisions one million people living on Mars by the 2040s.

The bible tells us Jesus is returning to earth to rule. There is no escape. Wasting trillions trying to avoid the fate of man on earth is in my opinion a waste and not of God at all.

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The bible tells us Jesus is returning to earth to rule.

Wouldn't that be a hoot!!!! If Jesus came back and there was no one here. Just a note saying: 'So long, and thanks for all the fish.'
 
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Wouldn't that be a hoot!!!! If Jesus came back and there was no one here. Just a note saying: 'So long, and thanks for all the fish.'
No worries about that.

Obadiah 1:4
Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.

No one will get away and stay away. Meanwhile the countless billions of dollars spent on trying to flee from God and earth should have helped mankind.
 
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God created earth with a magnetic field to protect us from solar radiation. Mars does not have that.
God created earth with an atmosphere of the right pressure and temperature to sustain life. Mars does not have that.
God created earth with oceans of water to sustain life. Mars does not have that.

The only advantage of going to Mars is the feeling of accomplishment it might impart. It seems an awful lot to pay for so little in return.
 
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God created earth with a magnetic field to protect us from solar radiation. Mars does not have that.
God created earth with an atmosphere of the right pressure and temperature to sustain life. Mars does not have that.
God created earth with oceans of water to sustain life. Mars does not have that.

The only advantage of going to Mars is the feeling of accomplishment it might impart. It seems an awful lot to pay for so little in return.
It is a colossal cost. It is a priority of one of the most powerful men in the USA. It seems to be somewhat supported by the government.

The concept seems like an affront to God. Both in the lack of concern for people on earth and expenditures on fleeing the planet, as well as the disrespect to the bible. The bible tells us how earth ends. Pretending that salvation from that could lie in fleeing to another planet is ludicrous. It is denying God is in control and that He has the plan worked out for us all.
 
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The concept seems like an affront to God. Both in the lack of concern for people on earth and expenditures on fleeing the planet, as well as the disrespect to the bible. The bible tells us how earth ends. Pretending that salvation from that could lie in fleeing to another planet is ludicrous. It is denying God is in control and that He has the plan worked out for us all.

I don't think that God is concerned one little bit with our going to Mars any more than He was concerned with the Wright brothers trying to fly. It's just our human nature to push boundaries. Which is why I'm actually proud of Adam and Eve for eating that apple. If somebody tells us not to do something, guess what we're gonna do. Sure, we do stupid things every now and then, but we're still here, and if perchance we someday die trying... I say good on us. Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
 
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I don't think that God is concerned one little bit with our going to Mars any more than He was concerned with the Wright brothers trying to fly.
Maybe that is one reason He said the poor would always be here. He knows the wicked heart of man and how love of God and each other would not be a priority.
It's just our human nature to push boundaries. Which is why I'm actually proud of Adam and Eve for eating that apple. If somebody tells us not to do something, guess what we're gonna do. Sure, we do stupid things every now and then, but we're still here, and if perchance we someday die trying... I say good on us. Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Better to believe than to waste trillions on trying to flee from God.
 
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“If there’s something terrible that happens on Earth, either made by humans or natural, we want to have, like, life insurance for life as a whole,” Musk said in 2020. He wants to turn the planet into a self-sustaining colony, and he reportedly told SpaceX staffers last year he envisions one million people living on Mars by the 2040s.

The bible tells us Jesus is returning to earth to rule. There is no escape. Wasting trillions trying to avoid the fate of man on earth is in my opinion a waste and not of God at all.

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Can you name one thing that Elon Musk has said or done that is of God?
 
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Can you name one thing that Elon Musk has said or done that is of God?
The idea of spending billions to establish a dwelling on Mars in case of some out of control event on earth
Can you show us how that is of God?
 
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The idea of spending billions to establish a dwelling on Mars in case of some out of control event on earth
Can you show us how that is of God?
Are you directing that question to me? I know better. I simply asked the poster if they've seen or heard anything from Mr. Musk that was of God. So, not only can I not show where it's of God, I believe it may be of the Devil.
 
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Are you directing that question to me? I know better. I simply asked the poster if they've seen or heard anything from Mr. Musk that was of God. So, not only can I not show where it's of God, I believe it may be of the Devil.
Sorry for the confusion I see you addressed another poster
 
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The bible tells us Jesus is returning to earth to rule. There is no escape. Wasting trillions trying to avoid the fate of man on earth is in my opinion a waste and not of God at all.

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Most scientists and astronomers are atheists, so to try to fill the spiritual emptiness within themselves, they 'worship' the universe as their 'god' and are willing to spend billions as 'offerings' to it..:)
 
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Most scientists and astronomers are atheists, so to try to fill the spiritual emptiness within themselves, they 'worship' the universe as their 'god' and are willing to spend billions as 'offerings' to it..:)
:rolleyes:
 
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Most scientists and astronomers are atheists, so to try to fill the spiritual emptiness within themselves, they 'worship' the universe as their 'god' and are willing to spend billions as 'offerings' to it..:)

Wow, demonize much?
 
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Most scientists and astronomers are atheists, so to try to fill the spiritual emptiness within themselves, they 'worship' the universe as their 'god' and are willing to spend billions as 'offerings' to it..:)
You may be onto something there:)
 
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