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Alien Creatures

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The question

What is meant by there are other people who live in another earth or another planet and we do not know it, but that God created them like He created us?

The answer

Speculating on such matters shakes one's faith for no reason. There is no biblical indication of the possibility of alien creatures living on other planets. For that matter, there is no scientific evidence either. God invited angels and humans to interact. Angels have a different form and yet they have interacted with humans from the beginning. For what purpose would God have hidden creatures on others planets? Rather than speculate and worry about science fiction, one ought to focus on the here and now and mend our relationships with the Lord and with each other.

Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)

Questions answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab) of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. Question 1565 on the Diocese’s Q&A site. Questions and answers © Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. All rights reserved.