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I mentioned in the previous post that Star Trek creates a universe that is not the creation of a wise and divine Creator, but one that evolved and continues to do so. They come across species all the time who are at a higher state of evolution than humans. 🙂 (Sorry, that one makes me laugh.) I do not want to debate evolution in this post. I noticed a moral dilemma that arises from a world without God.

One issue that constantly arises in the fictional world of Star Trek is their degree of interference with alien cultures. They come across civilizations all the time that, of course, have different social and moral codes. And, as there is no reason other than culture and history for any moral code, they Starfleet way is to not interfere. But, inevitably, one or two crewmen will face an ethical dilemma within themselves whether to stop an act they feel is morally wrong, or to observe the code of conduct expected by their Starfleet rules.

Often for the sake of the plot, one will not follow the rules. They will step in and try to right the injustice they have discovered is part of the fabric of this alien culture. Usually it has dire consequences and their superiors chastise them in some way. However, the real dilemma the authors face is, why do the characters care so much about “righting the wrong” if all of our moral codes have no universal foundation? If we all just get to make up what is right and wrong, why is starfleet’s right always right?

The universe does not exist without God. Everything we know is from him. Not just the physical world that we see that is so detailed and intricately programmed it could not possibly exist just by some natural force that drives everything to “improve” itself. Beyond what we see, there is the conscience within us. We know what is right and wrong. Even if we choose the wrong, we know what is right and wrong. No one has to tell us. It’s built into us because there are absolutes. They are part of who our Creator is. He is Truth. And so a world without him, if it were even possible, is a world without truth.

Beyond fiction, our govermnent continues to separate God from every facet of life. He is not allowed out in public much anymore. Before long, he may not be tolerated in private gatherings, either. That will be sad. It won’t stop him from working in and among us, since there is no reality without God. But it will move us farther away from the life he intends for us. We are meant to live life with him. Not just as a part – as our religion – but every step, as a loving Father. He is not primarily our commanding Lord who is to be revered, but rather, our friend, and our Father. That is what Jesus revealed by his life on Earth. He is very real, and wants to live life with us. The good, and the bad. He is not far from us when we are “bad”, quite the opposite. He’s waiting for us to come back, or he’s out looking for us so he can bring us home. All over-used metaphors, but true nonetheless.

There is no life without the Creator. I know it’s just Star Trek, but I think the writers reflect a sentiment that is prevalent in society today, and it’s sad. Instead of the freedom they hope to discover without a Creator, they are indeed removing themselves from Life himself. He is the way, the Truth and the Life. There is no life without him.