Ok, I guess I’m feeling overly cynical this morning. However... given the direction our nation is going this article seems like an attempt at naive diversion.
“And if we are fortunate enough to elect leaders who can truly blast through the mountains of unnecessary and wasteful spending that is sinking our nation, we will have the money to do it.”
Nothing like a little romantic fantasy to start off the day with. Nothing wrong with a curious mind and a thirst for knowledge but to what ends?
The verse, “…ever learning but never coming to the knowledge of the truth,” comes to mind. Whether we go into cosmic space, the complexity of the human gnome or drill down into the sub-atomic world of pentaquarks we see a complexity and design that can only come from an intelligence that is frightfully above our own. Yet, it never seems to convince us of the Creator’s glory, majesty, honor or what should be our own thankfulness and submission to His perfect plan.
Perhaps if we would allow Him to address the real problem - our selfish, egotistical and darkened little hearts, where all the problems spring from to begin with, we might have lots more resources, time and freedom to truly live more productive lives, help those in need and even satisfy our itch for what’s out there in the universe. But when our government is sending billions to those who are cutting off heads, fomenting class warfare and sucking little babies out of mothers, I just can’t get too excited about space exploration right now.
“I just can’t get too excited about space exploration right now.”
I couldn’t agree more. We have far more pressing issues on earth at present. It’s nice to muse about gauzy images of deep space exploration.. manned missions beyond the Solar System, etc.
However, with debts near $20 trillion, barbarians at (and now inside) the gate, an undefended border, a dumbed-down populace that clamors for handouts more than opportunities, a rapidly declining social order and a federal government that frankly doesn’t do anything well.. deep space missions at present are best kept in movie theaters and drawing boards.