Christian Site Wonders If Jesus Died For Aliens Too

The federal government’s recent report on UFO sightings by military pilots has spawned some reflection at the Christian Post. An excerpt:

It seems that while I don’t take the idea of aliens seriously, plenty of other people do. Further, Christians are now revisiting discussions about the theological implications of extraterrestrial life. For example, if they exist, what impact does that have on God’s plan of salvation through Christ? Did Jesus die for aliens?

If I’m forced to theologically consider the question of aliens, then my opinion is that it is a more radical version of the “what about those who have never heard the Gospel?” issue.

The answer is the same — the Judge of everything shall do what is right (Gen. 18:25) and, as C. S. Lewis wrote, “If you are worried about those on the outside, the most unreasonable thing you can do is to remain outside yourself.”

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— The Christian Post (@ChristianPost) August 16, 2021