I recently saw a trailer for an upcoming movie titled "Life" which seemed cliche: scientists go to Mars seeking "life" and initially celebrate after discovering it, but it turns out this form of life is a deadly threat to humans. It struck me as amusing how man's quest for "life" beyond our planet is not only found in science fiction films, but is the aim of many scientists today. I don't know what is crazier: the fact we haven't found living organisms on other planets or the fact the earth is absolutely teeming with them.
Pretty much everywhere on the earth, life is found flourishing. Trees, grass, mammals, bacteria in the dirt and in the air, from the deep places in the sea to the highest mountains, in birds which soar above the clouds or human beings in aeroplanes, life on earth is everywhere. Places completely unsuitable for human life are packed with other living creatures quite at home. Look inside both living and dead things and there is an abundance of microscopic life beyond measure. Life on our planet gives rise to more life. There has never been a known case of non-life producing life. Creation must have a Creator, and it logically follows a Living Being is responsible for all the life we see.
Yesterday I saw a video of a man named Robert Lang who once worked for NASA as a physicist but now uses his math savvy and skills as an origami artist - folding intricate designs out of paper. He is able to fold paper to replicate the clear likeness of animals and insects after solving complex mathematical equations. His designs have also been used in advanced technology in aerospace and the automobile industry. When I see those folded bits of paper into familiar three-dimensional objects, I know they are the product of an intelligent mind, quality materials, and skilled hands. Beautiful and intricate as they are, however, they are virtually nothing compared to the complex living creatures they resemble. To create a living creature which can reproduce offspring according to its kind, grow, speak, or have instincts unique to a species is infinitely more complex than patterns composed of dried pulp.
When I saw those intricate origami shapes, I wondered in amazement: how can people hail Robert Lang a genius because of his incredible designs and mathematical prowess folding paper (and I applaud his immense talent), yet deny the existence of God? Doesn't all life inspire awe in the One who created atoms, DNA, chromosomes, living creatures, our earth and atmosphere, and things too small or far for our amazingly designed eyes to see? No three-year-old child could understand or possess the dexterity to perfectly execute the simplest of Lang's designs, though having a keen mind and functional hands. The mathematical odds of the life we have on earth just "happening" are beyond astronomical. The Bible says the "heavens declare the glory of God," and He is the God of life - the One who gives eternal life to all who trust in Him.
Pretty much everywhere on the earth, life is found flourishing. Trees, grass, mammals, bacteria in the dirt and in the air, from the deep places in the sea to the highest mountains, in birds which soar above the clouds or human beings in aeroplanes, life on earth is everywhere. Places completely unsuitable for human life are packed with other living creatures quite at home. Look inside both living and dead things and there is an abundance of microscopic life beyond measure. Life on our planet gives rise to more life. There has never been a known case of non-life producing life. Creation must have a Creator, and it logically follows a Living Being is responsible for all the life we see.
Yesterday I saw a video of a man named Robert Lang who once worked for NASA as a physicist but now uses his math savvy and skills as an origami artist - folding intricate designs out of paper. He is able to fold paper to replicate the clear likeness of animals and insects after solving complex mathematical equations. His designs have also been used in advanced technology in aerospace and the automobile industry. When I see those folded bits of paper into familiar three-dimensional objects, I know they are the product of an intelligent mind, quality materials, and skilled hands. Beautiful and intricate as they are, however, they are virtually nothing compared to the complex living creatures they resemble. To create a living creature which can reproduce offspring according to its kind, grow, speak, or have instincts unique to a species is infinitely more complex than patterns composed of dried pulp.
When I saw those intricate origami shapes, I wondered in amazement: how can people hail Robert Lang a genius because of his incredible designs and mathematical prowess folding paper (and I applaud his immense talent), yet deny the existence of God? Doesn't all life inspire awe in the One who created atoms, DNA, chromosomes, living creatures, our earth and atmosphere, and things too small or far for our amazingly designed eyes to see? No three-year-old child could understand or possess the dexterity to perfectly execute the simplest of Lang's designs, though having a keen mind and functional hands. The mathematical odds of the life we have on earth just "happening" are beyond astronomical. The Bible says the "heavens declare the glory of God," and He is the God of life - the One who gives eternal life to all who trust in Him.
I've seen the billboard for "Life" but will probably wait for reviews before I consider watching it.
ReplyDeleteWow, that origami guy is amazing. And yes, if a human can do that and we're impressed (and rightly so), how much more awesome it is to consider all God has made.
-Aaron
Hey Aaron! I won't be lining up for the movie either...but I would definitely be interested to see more of Robert Lang's story! :) I am continually impressed by our awesome God.
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