Tuesday, July 29, 2008

"For the benefit of all"


"For the benefit of all" is the motto of the The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) celebrates its 50th anniversary today. NASA was established in July 29, 1958 and was responsible for the military and civil aerospace research. Its mission statement says, NASA's goal is to "pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics"[1]. Annual budget of $ 17.3 what would NASA tries to accomplish is intriguing to ponder. [2] At least for us these aerospace exploration shows us the wonder of the Creator God.

"The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory" (Psalm 97:6).

However, some may use these findings to counter ague the random nature of the universe. For instance, Richard Dawkins in his book River out of Eden Says, "no design, no purpose, no evil and no good, noting but blind pitiless indifference" [3].

Oxford Philosopher professor Anthony Flew was over 60 years of on of the prominent atheist. "In 2004, to the surprise and horror of his colleagues, Flew announced that he was no longer an atheist. He said the biochemical design of DNA and the incredible complexity of living cells convinced him of a supreme intelligence."[4]

"For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse" (Romans 1:20).

"Shout for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done it! Shout joyfully, you lower parts of the earth; Break forth into a shout of joy, you mountains, O forest, and every tree in it; For the LORD has redeemed Jacob And in Israel He shows forth His glory (Isaiah 44:23)."

"His splendor covers the heavens, And the earth is full of His praise" (Habakkuk 3:3).


For us, the writer of Revelation warns: "Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and springs of waters." (Revelation 14:7).






[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA
[2] "FY09 Budget Request Summary", NASA, February 1, 2008.
[3]Tas Walker "Creation: antidote for depression" Creation vol. 30, no. 2 (March-May 2008) 6.
[4] http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/5533

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