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We do know that the star nearest to the place where God dwells is named “Kolob”.
So something else is out there that has at least one inhabitant on it.
“We first learn about Kolob in Abraham 3:2-3, when Abraham sees it in a vision through the Urim and Thummim. He says, “And I saw the stars, that they were very great, and that one of them was nearest unto the throne of God; and there were many great ones which were near unto it; And the Lord said unto me: These are the governing ones; and the name of the great one is Kolob, because it is near unto me, for I am the Lord thy God: I have set this one to govern all those which belong to the same order as that upon which thou standest.”
From this scripture, we learn that Kolob is a huge star, which God has designated as the one to govern even the other “governing creations” (see Abraham Facsimile 2:2). But what does that mean?”
Seems to me we already have a term to designate all of reality, whether known or unknown. What is "reality?" "All that is, or can be." Where does all that stuff reside? In the totality of creation which we call the (singular) universe.
Are we on the same page? You used the term, "worlds." ........?
I don't discount the possibility of life elsewhere in our universe, although I wouldn't venture a guess as to where in the universe it might be. I also don't reject the possibility of a multiverse, although I've never given it any real thought as it has virtually no bearing on my salvation. By "worlds," I mean inhabited planets. You tell me whether we're on the same page or not. I thought my answer was pretty simply and straightforward.
We do know that the star nearest to the place where God dwells is named “Kolob”.
So something else is out there that has at least one inhabitant on it.
“We first learn about Kolob in Abraham 3:2-3, when Abraham sees it in a vision through the Urim and Thummim. He says, “And I saw the stars, that they were very great, and that one of them was nearest unto the throne of God; and there were many great ones which were near unto it; And the Lord said unto me: These are the governing ones; and the name of the great one is Kolob, because it is near unto me, for I am the Lord thy God: I have set this one to govern all those which belong to the same order as that upon which thou standest.”
From this scripture, we learn that Kolob is a huge star, which God has designated as the one to govern even the other “governing creations” (see Abraham Facsimile 2:2). But what does that mean?”
What in the world? You're not even LDS and yet you still believe in the existence of a star called Kolob? My faith in you is shaken!
15:2.1 (165.6) Only the Universal Father knows the location and actual number of inhabited worlds in space; he calls them all by name and number. I can give only the approximate number of inhabited or inhabitable planets, for some local universes have more worlds suitable for intelligent life than others. Nor have all projected local universes been organized. Therefore the estimates which I offer are solely for the purpose of affording some idea of the immensity of the material creation.
15:2.8 (166.7) 6. The Superuniverse. Ten major sectors (about 1,000,000,000,000 inhabitable planets) constitute a superuniverse. Each superuniverse is provided with an enormous and glorious headquarters world and is ruled by three Ancients of Days.
15:2.9 (166.8) 7. The Grand Universe. Seven superuniverses make up the present organized grand universe, consisting of approximately seven trillion inhabitable worlds plus the architectural spheres and the one billion inhabited spheres of Havona. The superuniverses are ruled and administered indirectly and reflectively from Paradise by the Seven Master Spirits. The billion worlds of Havona are directly administered by the Eternals of Days, one such Supreme Trinity Personality presiding over each of these perfect spheres.
When you see earth from an "outside" perspective, you see that we are just a tiny speckle in this gigantic vast universe. Our universe is just one of MANY universes out there.
We spend so much time focusing on how God plays a role on earth and in our universe but what about zooming out and thinking about on other planets....other universes....
What makes earth so special? Is God ignoring the other planets and universes? What if there is another earth that has not been discovered yet? Maybe they have their own religion and think that THEY are the planet that God focuses on.
Sure. Why not?
Whether you mean other galaxies or universes, who can actually discount any possibilities and of course, once you have found a way or good reason to believe a god exists, there is always any number of ways to think a god would create all the universe and even CARE about all of it. Including us humans. Each and every one of us along with all living things.
I don't know how people come to actually believe these things, but obviously people do. Lots and lots of people believing in all manner of things. Including all this about Kolob. Why not?
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