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originally posted by: denybedoomed
It's hard for me to believe in "demons" because then I'd have to believe in "hell"
And honestly, how can there be a place worse than this?
originally posted by: Informer1958
a reply to: suruptileous
I do not believe that God created aliens. God created angels and some of them fell. Then some the fallen angels became aliens in both body and spirit. The angels are superior to us in intellect.
So do you believe earth is the only living planet with intelligent in the entire universes?
Gen 2:21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam [general anesthesia], and he slept: and he took one of his ribs [excision], and closed up the flesh [sutures] instead thereof;
Gen 2:22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.
originally posted by: MaximRecoil
I think it's interesting that a rib can actually regenerate if excised properly (i.e., if the periosteum is left intact). I don't know what he needed a whole rib for. It seems that all he would have needed was some DNA, which he should have already had onhand, and if not, there are easier ways of obtaining it than excising a rib.
originally posted by: MaximRecoil
Angels would be aliens by definition, because they aren't from Earth. The same applies to God and gods.
The first indication in the Bible that Yahweh isn't actually God is when he performs a modern-style surgical procedure on Adam:
Gen 2:21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam [general anesthesia], and he slept: and he took one of his ribs [excision], and closed up the flesh [sutures] instead thereof;
Gen 2:22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.
I think it's interesting that a rib can actually regenerate if excised properly (i.e., if the periosteum is left intact). I don't know what he needed a whole rib for. It seems that all he would have needed was some DNA, which he should have already had onhand, and if not, there are easier ways of obtaining it than excising a rib.
In any case, I don't buy that God, who, by definition of the word "God" with a capital G, created the entire universe simply by willing it into existence, would need to do things manually. It would be like if God were out reshingling his roof with a hammer and nails. I also don't see God, who is, by definition, omnipotent, needing angels for anything, especially not angels with weapons (e.g., flaming sword, or "light saber", as we'd probably call it today) or flying vehicles (chariot of fire, or, "glowing UFO", as we'd probably call it today).
The Bible screams of technological beings, highly advanced, but still very limited in what they can do. Yahweh talks a big game (his best speech was given to Job in a very condescending tone, which was quite amusing), but the actual stories in the Bible don't bear out the idea that he is all-powerful.
I believe that God exists, but I doubt he was ever hanging out with humans, and the nature of his existence is probably not even conceivable by our minds. I'm pretty sure he doesn't sit on a throne or do anything else that we could even relate to. I believe he created this universe and some beings to reside here, and those beings created life elsewhere, including here on Earth.
originally posted by: mysterioustranger
a reply to: suruptileous
I have Im sure several times in my life as well. Odd appearances out of nowhere...had a profound effect on me...disappeared quickly as well, leaving me with a what just happened moment.
I honestly couldnt say if they were aliens, angels, demons in disguise, or spirits. I just know they appeared in a time of great stress or depression...and left me with a positive im-pression.
Who knows?
Thanks for the reply! MS
originally posted by: suruptileous
God uses His powers, not surgery.
God created His angels as a family. And families work together.
God has nothing to do with UFOs and aliens. They are the works of fallen angels.
I once heard the voice of my Father God. His voice sounds of greatness not of this world. The sound of power wisps around his words as He speaks.
God use to walk with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. He also spoke to prophets throughout the old testament. The beloved prophet Ezekiel saw God sitting on a throne.
originally posted by: MaximRecoil
I already quoted Genesis 2:21 which clearly describes a surgical procedure, and also shows that Yahweh had need of a rib to create a woman, which is at odds with the concept of God, who, by definition, can create ex nihilo.
There is no need for manually doing work, such as sending a being to physically appear to someone to give a message, if you are omnipotent.
The Bible disagrees with you. There is Ezekiel's wheel, Elijah's chariot of fire, and the pillars of cloud and fire, all of which were attributed to God in the Bible. The chariot of fire even levitated Elijah up into it, which is a common element of UFO abduction stories. And any being not from Earth is an alien by definition.
originally posted by: suruptileous
God has nothing to do with UFOs and aliens. They are the works of fallen angels.
originally posted by: suruptileous
originally posted by: MaximRecoil
I already quoted Genesis 2:21 which clearly describes a surgical procedure, and also shows that Yahweh had need of a rib to create a woman, which is at odds with the concept of God, who, by definition, can create ex nihilo.
There is no mention of "surgical procedures in Genesis 2:21.
God's people delight in sharing in His works. The spirit would get bored and may fall asleep if they had nothing to do. A sleeping spirit could sleep for all of eternity.
You are misinterpreting the Bible, i.e, Ezekiel's wheels are living chariots of God and not alien spaceships. Aliens are found in the Bible as the Watchers or Nephilim, also known as some of the fallen angels. These fallen angels (aliens) are also found in the book of Enoch. Satan and some his works are most definitely found in scripture.
originally posted by: MaximRecoil
An omnipotent being doesn't need a vehicle of any sort. We need vehicles specifically because we are not omnipotent, i.e., they overcome the very limited speeds (among other things) which we can achieve under our own natural power and devices.
originally posted by: OneGoal
I personally have met one of them. It was more of an encounter really. Terrifying nonetheless.
Think it was a grey being but different. Had a smaller head and it was shaped like an upside down triangle. Frail little bastard, but the energy or "vibe" this thing gave off was...uhh...bad. Real god damned bad.
I think it went by the name Satan too. Maybe just parroted the name and tried to kind of embody this prohesied evil. Whatever the # it was it made my cats at the time throw up and smile uncontrollably, and it seemed to be possessing and mind controlling people from afar and on the fly.
Ever seen the movie "Fallen" with Denzel wqshington? Check it out if not. That movie was exactly what happened in my observations, except quite a bit more terrifying.
Did i mention it tried to consume my identity? Wasnt really normal for 3 or 4 years. At this point, cant even remember much. Ive forgotten a lot of it, and for good reason.
Anyway, i do believe thia being is, or at least at some time, was not from Earth. Ive had theoris on the nature of this being, from it being a reclusive, forest dwelling monster, to full blown #1 enemy of the worlds people. The power and capabilities of this thing were that frightening.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
originally posted by: Informer1958
a reply to: suruptileous
I agree some aliens are fallen angels, but not all of them.
I am sure you understand that the creator created many other worlds before earth, and many with a higher spirituality than ours.
We do have many confirmation that there are friendly extraterrestrials who have made contact with mankind throughout our history.
However I do agree we have some very hostile aliens that have been coming to earth for hundreds of thousands of years and some are still here.
There are ways of splitting hairs but not this.
First, let's assume extraterrestrials do exist....just not here. Not because it's impossible, rather, consider the futility of it.
Now let's entertain that a.) they're inner-dimensional and have co-existed since the beginning of time. Or b.) from a separate universe with the ability to enter ours. Maybe c.) they are from the future; or even d.) we exist in a simulation and lastly e.) a grand psyop.
I'd speculate the a-e is more probable then ET's.