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Relative Size of Planets

Relative size planet images are clickable for full size view

Posted by askland Science and Religion

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7 Responses to “Relative Size of Planets”

askland
February 19th, 2007 at 12:05 am

I received the photos above in an email, the email aslo include this text:

Antares is the 15th brightest star in the sky.

It is more than 1000 light years away.

When multiple Hollywood types were asked ‘What is the purpose of life?’ many gave the usual answers, to do good, etc. Garrison Keeler (Prairie Home companion) said the purpose of life is to Glorify God.

So it is with this amazing comparison of bodies in the universe. Our significance comes not from our size but that God created us to glorify Him.

The universe is so vast it is not comprehensible by the human mind. It would be like an ant trying to understand the wonders of the Internet. It can’t be done.

The universe humbles us, as it should.
Tom Craig
March 26th, 2007 at 10:24 am

I received the visual relative size of earth in the Universe in an email and was fascinated. Unfortunately I deleted it when I should have saved it. Could you send me one? I found your website through Google.
These pictures reinforced in me the belief that there is a GOD
Gary
April 20th, 2007 at 2:41 pm

For Askland: You wrote:

“The universe is so vast it is not comprehensible by the human mind.”
There are a number of human minds that are understanding the universe more and more as timespace continues.

I am a great fan of science and follow these discoveries, though sometimes I struggle with reconciling certain new info with my faith in God…it never destroys my faith..and I do believe God is behind all of this in a way no one really understands.

I am just saying that I would be careful about your blanket statement as it is not consistent with advances in physics.
askland
April 20th, 2007 at 2:52 pm

Hi Gary,
For the record, that statement was included in the email I received - it is not my statement.
Comment@ary
February 16th, 2008 at 5:08 am

I understand these pictures make the universe incomprehensable for some people. But that it makes your belief in god stronger, is incomprehensable for me. But makes the stupidity of christians even more clearer.
Laura
February 16th, 2008 at 11:57 pm

Dear Comment@ary,

I am delighted you understand the mysteries of the
universe! Perhaps you might now turn your attentions
to the challenges of spelling?

Thanks for the grin!

One stupid Christian.
askland
February 17th, 2008 at 1:00 am

Ouch!