The Star thoughts

My thoughts after discussing The Star are that it is very controversial and would offend a lot of people initially. If the story were true most people would be questioning their faith like Father Loyola did and more people would believe scientific evidence more than a holy book. Yet I believe that If an event like this did happen that the followers of their religion would still be believers and would persevere through it and would consider it a test of their faith. If you believe in something strongly you wouldn't give up on it even if there are some bumps in the road and the odds are against you. Most story's about how religions are born come from non believers persecuting them and doubting that their religion exists. You can say that about most scientists today using evidence they find to prove religions wrong. But I still believe that when you argue religion that no one will ever win.

The Star

The Star is a short story that raises the issue between science and religion. A group of space explorers from Earth go to explore where a lost civilization once lived. The Jesuit priest is apart of the mission and is startled once they reach the planet. It seems as if a supernova has destroyed a planet of intelligent beings that are exactly like humans. He wonders why God would destroy such a beautiful planet and wonders if the supernova that resulted 1000 years ago was the light seen when Baby Jesus was born.This really makes him wonder about his faith. I believe this is an issue like the Theory Of Evolution that rages between religious people and people who look at life through the Big Bang Theory. I think religious people are very sensitive about this issue and think the Big Bang is a bunch of nonsense and that we were created by God. On the other hand scientists always want to prove their theory correct and keep pushing evolution into their faces. This debate is a strong one and will remain that way until Jesus comes to earth or Scientists find some solid pieces of evidence that back up their theory.