More That Matters with Debbie Hughes

Courtesy of SOHO (ESA/NASA)

Although the sun has held a central place in human history, it has often been elevated as an object of worship. It is prominent in the sky, provides warmth and light, is distant and unknowable. What bigger object is there to honour and worship?

However, the sun is as much a part of our system as the earth or Pluto or the stars. It has its own composition and purpose, but it is nevertheless part of the created order, not outside of it. To accept the universe in its totality as creation, one must face the necessary questions: This being so, how did it all get here? Who or what process is responsible? Your answer to these questions will frame your thinking on the ponderables of humankind and our role in the grand scheme of things.




Questions? Email us at:
more@scienceshorts.com

 

© 2002 Little Bang Productions. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Feedback