I would like to discuss exoplanets from a theistic perspective(meaning that I don't want a debate on if or how or when God created the universe, that doesn't matter for the purposes of this thread) and ponder on what else is waiting for us to discover. The universe is an awesome place. What is the most interesting fact you have come across? From a theistic perspective, what would be the reason for exoplanets? I don't know why people try to make a dichotomy between God and science. The more I learn about the world/universe, the more God is glorified by the sheer awesomeness of the universe. From the tiniest subatomic particles to the vastness of super galactic clusters, I am amazed by the wonders of the universe. So, we can talk about any cool thing in the universe! No debates please. Other than maybe arguing about which exoplanet is the coolest.
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Though there may be some, I don't think there's any particular reason for exoplanets outside of God's desire to demonstrate his majesty so that we are without excuse in believing in him. Perhaps it's also just the natural byproduct of creating a universe from nothing in the creation of free will beings with intent to worship. It's not like it's a waste of space, time, energy, material or anything else for a limitless, omniscient eternal being.
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Originally posted by Christianbookworm View PostAny weird new exoplants discovered?
Paper's here, but i haven't found a press report i was entirely in love with.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2421-7"Any sufficiently advanced stupidity is indistinguishable from trolling."
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I already have thread posted for a while reporting new finds of exoplanets here: http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/sh...s-world!/page5
Another goldilocks planet found closer an earth like than ever before. . . but there is a problem. There are likely many earth-like planets everywhere, but at what stage are they in their development of their solar system. It depends on how mature the sun is. In our solar system both Venus and Mars were potentially living earth-like planets but no more. Earth-like planets have a life span as the sun matures, and eventually earth will no longer be an earth-like planet.
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From a theistic perspective, what would be the reason for exoplanets?
I don't know why people try to make a dichotomy between God and science."Concentrate on what you have to do. Fix your eyes on it. Remind yourself that your task is to be a good human being; remind yourself what nature demands of people. Then do it, without hesitation, and speak the truth as you see it. But with kindness. With humility. Without hypocrisy."
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Originally posted by ChristianbookwormFrom a theistic perspective, what would be the reason for exoplanets?
I don't know why people try to make a dichotomy between God and science.
The beginnings of the contemporary science of our universe that described a universe of many solar systems and planets did exist 2000+ years ago in the writings of Lucretius in the 2nd century that reflects the view of some Greek philosophers..Last edited by shunyadragon; 07-04-2020, 08:25 AM.
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Originally posted by TheLurch View PostJust this week! Well, the discovery was earlier, the announcement of it and paper describing it was this week. All indications are that it's the core of a former gas giant that wandered too close to its star and had the atmosphere driven off.
Paper's here, but i haven't found a press report i was entirely in love with.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2421-7
The following is an interesting layman's version: https://www.sciencealert.com/this-we...dead-gas-giantLast edited by shunyadragon; 07-04-2020, 04:18 PM.
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