Comments on: Aliens from Outer-Space…What Could be More Frightening?

By: Steven McDade

Steven McDade — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:42 +0000

Being a fan of science fiction films, I’m happy that Alien did something for you. Sci-Fi and Westerns have a lot in common. What amazes me is that so many people are willing to watch humans getting killed by something alien and have no problem with that.
I personally love horror and sci fi because I have learned that the realities presented in the films and stories can scare you into the Kingdom of God.
I suggest you watch all the Alien movies and see how Ripley is slowly turned into a Messiah figure. And watch the director cuts of all 4 of the movies. As Dena said, “We have met the enemy, and they are us”.
The Alien represents the evil that can come from all of us, that has no moral sense and will kill just to survive. I like the idea of destroying the “alien” within us, so that part of God that wants to live through us can truly live.

By: Dena Brehm

Dena Brehm — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:51:37 +0000

BINGO, Andy!!!

Much of the Bible is written from the perspective of the ego …man’s view rather than God’s view …we didn’t “get” God ’til Jesus showed up, and even then, He said He had *much more* to show them/us … but they/we couldn’t yet bear it.

May He increase our bearability!

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:36:21 +0000

I am going to try to put down in writing what I am thinking and hope that it says what I want it to say!!. In reading the old Testament I wonder if many of those times when the writer says things like GOD SAID or GOD TOLD ME TO is just a way to lay the blame on GOD instead of the person doing the deed taking responsibilty for his or her own actions . I my mind doing things this way reflects the consequences away from me and on to God if things go badly, which they did much of the time. Even today Pastors and teachers of Bible use God as a scape goat for thier wild ideas, knowing that if what ever they believe God told them doesn’t pan out then it isn’t their fault, after all God told them to do it!!. Reflecting Blame on God is always easier then taking responsibility for our own actions. I think if all of us humans could just swallow some pride especially in world affairs we most certainly would be better off. Funny thing though, Humans are quick to take full credit if whatever they decide God told them to do works, when that happens all of a sudden God’s part in it is strangely missing!!. I hope this makes sense!!

By: Bob In Baytown

Bob In Baytown — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:07:02 +0000

I just finished reading Brian’s book today! (I spent the last 3 1/2 days in a deer stand. Me, God, a good book, fresh air, and nature. Hope to go back tomorrow evening with another good book.)

Brian certainly presents a challenging perspective for the average American/Northerner and got me thinking about quite a few things. I’ve been Googling Brian McLaren and listening to interviews and reading some of his information on the internet. The searching peaked my interest and a friend loaned me his copy of Everything Must Change. A thought provoking read.

By: Redlefty (Michael)

Redlefty (Michael) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:53:09 +0000

I’m a huge sci-fi nut, but tend more to the optimistic rather than the dystopian.

Still, back in the day I did enjoy reading the sci-fi-ish graphic novel “The Watchmen”, which was made into a feature film this year. It hits on exactly the point you’re making here — that we’re not doing so well in the battle for inner space. So in that story, a character creates a situation that will unite the world against a common foe.

And it’s not even that scary!