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Name: Emendo tui ratio

Comments: It never ceases to amaze me that people think that when they have some knowledge they think that they must be right. The earth being moved to this solar system is probably right. I cannot say for sure, but if it was, how was it was moved? I think it is childish to assume that God must obey the laws of the universe discovered by Einstein. The theory of relativity is but a piece of the puzzle of the nature of the universe. What about virtual photons relating to magnetic field lines. Move one magnetic field line from anything anywhere and it instanouesly affects every other magnetic field line everywhere else in the universe.

But I digress, God works by natural laws, yes, but who defined natural laws. Did Jesus walk on water by having fish swim near the surface of where he placed each step? Possibly, but unlikely. You have forgotten the nature of God. Us, as gods in embryo, have the opporunity to decide whether or not to obey Him. The price of that ability is high as many of us will not make it back to Him. Everything else, as long as God remains God, does not have a choice to obey. God's power is that things will obey him. If He said for that mountain to remove then it would. Even if it were to vanish into nothingness (as it would appear to us) that mountain would obey. Then why can he not move one measly planet from one place to another.

To quickly go back to the red shift statement previosly mentioned, red shift is real, it can be measured, however it doesn't mean what people think it means. The universe is not expanding to an exponential degree only to burst or collaspe and destroy everthing inside it. Just because the world "renowned" scientists and philosophers say it is doesn't mean they are right. Remember, the Earth used to be flat then it was round now it's a pear. Truth doesn't change, only our ability to distinguish truth from the philosophies of men ever changes.

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I recently read where scientists are looking for a "God Particle", possibly dark matter, which they believe, even though they can't detect it, accounts for nearly 80% of the mass of the Universe. That leaves a lot of undetectable matter! Planets we have not seen yet, such as Kolob, etc., could account for this mass, which leaves a big hole in their calculations, but leaves us with a bit of a grin, knowing that the Lord has created this Universe and everything in it, and that eventually, it will all fulfill His purposes.

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There are lots we don't know about the universe and I believe its so unforgiving out there because we aren't meant to try and leave earth. Could you imagine the first Mars stake.

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Everyone's theory of how the earth would move through space is very interesting, yet it seems to strain credibility a bit for me. I prefer the theory presented by Robert P. Burton and Bruce F. Webster in (I think) BYU studies. (I have a copy). It is entitled, "Some Thoughts On Higher Dimensional Realms."

In short, they discuss the implications of hyperspace for angelic visitations. They write:

They then discuss the sudden removal of the City of Enoch, as well as the three nephites who were "caught up into heaven," among others.

They then write:

They go on to quote Brigham Young about the earth falling into our space and then returning again. (A fall back?)

They say:

So, in my thinking, the earth was plopped carefully here as if in one step, not traveling any great distance.

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Name: Habakuk

Comments: JoePublic, I largely agree with your comments and would love to read quotes about what Joseph Smith said about astronomy. One thing I disagree with is that the elements have no choice but to obey. They do - or rather did - have a choice.

In the creation story in Abraham Chapter 4 we find this quote in verse 18:

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Everything went step-by-step and didn't continue until order was established in the current phase. Every bit of matter has intelligence attached to it. Everything has a choice to obey.

Regarding the Tower of Babel, Hugh Nibley indicated the reason they built it was to free/protect themselves from the judgments of God. The tower would protect them from a flood, etc. They were essentially trying to use their technology to save themselves instead of trusting in God. That was his opinion, anyway.

Something you guys might find interesting is a book called "In His Arms" by Denise Mendenhall, who has some unusual gifts. She indicated that Adam & Eve were transplanted from another planet that was, at the time, very close to ours.

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I like the theory proposed in the book The Kolob Theorem which states that in the hub or center of each galaxy sits a distinct and separate deity and all of his creations encompass that galaxy. It also states that earth was created near Kolob which is at the center of our Milky Way galaxy and made its journey to its present home here in our solar system. The method used to do this I am not sure of but however it was done it is amazing to think about. However this is just a theory although I do agree with most of it. If you are interested in this subject then you should read The Kolob Theorem by Lynn M. Hilton PhD

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Andirules, I read the The Kolob Theorem and I think the author has....let's say quite an "interesting" view on the topic. A bit far fetched to me.

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Yes lds forever it is a bit far fetched but after all it is just a theory and you have to take some of it lightly. I just thought it was a good read because it was very thought provoking. I didn't agree with some of ideas put forth but all in all it was a pretty interesting read. I would like to read more books on this subject but because there aren't that many so if anyone has any suggestions please feel free to let me know.