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I have not seen the movie, Disclosure Day. Based on reviews, I will probably wait for it to come out on video and watch it at home. Early reviews say that the movie is primarily composed of dialogue, not action or scenery that needs to be appreciated on the silver screen. I could probably read the main arguments of the film faster than it would take to watch it!

The movie, importantly for us, poses a question stated by the author and director Steven Spielberg. He discussed his theological approach and main question in an interview that you can access by clicking --> here  <-- (CBS Sunday Morning):

“Is God our God only on this planet, or is God also God for every system where there is a civilization and intelligent life, … and even developing life?”

Spielberg, from what I can ascertain, is a Jewish believer. He doesn’t question the existence of God. In the interview, he refers to his own "belief system." However, he does ask a question of the “church.”  He askes whether the discovery of alien life in galaxies far away would change fundamental beliefs?

For Christian believers, the answer is a resounding “No.”

As Christians, our belief is in the revealed Word of God, found enscripturated in the Bible. God’s Word to us tells us what we need to know for salvation, sanctification, and eternal life in friendly relationship with our own holy Creator. It is not an encyclopedia of all facts in history, biology, science, astronomy, physics, etc.

In this article by John Stonestreet and Tim Padgett, the authors list all the events of human history that pundits thought would be the death of the Christian faith. None were. The high priest Caiphas though killing Jesus would do it. Nero thought killing Christians would do it. The conquering Germanic tribes were conquered – internally – by the beauty and truth of the gospel message. Muslim raiders could not snuff out faith in Jesus. Thinkers like Voltaire, Jefferson, Marx, and Lenin could not outmaneuver the greatness of their Creator and the truth of historic orthodox belief. Every scientific advancement that people thought was the end of faith resulted – in many cases – strengthening an evidence-based rational faith in God.  You can read more on this article by clicking  -->  here <--

Gamaliel spoke well. He was a powerful Pharisee during the rising persecution of Christians in the early church (Acts 5). When those proclaiming the gospel could not be silenced, he said:

Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. For before these days, Thaudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. After him, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all who followed him were scattered. So, in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; but if it is of God,  you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God. (Acts 6:35-39 ESV)

Mr. Spielberg is not a theologian. He has been fascinated with science fiction (which he calls science speculation) his whole life. However, it does not appear that he has put as much thought into the fundamental beliefs of the church as to his passion – making movies. He even conflates his opinions with truth. (“The movie is built on a foundation of truth in my humble opinion.”) No serious Christian need have his faith shaken by a fictional movie or the deeper question that it asks.

I enjoy Spielberg’s movies as entertainment. He directed one of my favorite episodes of Columbo! However, when it comes to actually engaging serious theological speculations about science fiction and life on other planets, I recommend finding books written by a theologian. Read the Space Trilogy: Perelandra, Out of the Silent Planet, and That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis.

And never stop reading the fundamental truths that keep us anchored to God in the Bible.