Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions)
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Aug 29, 2025 
Cy Kellett, host of Catholic Answers Live, joins Jimmy Akin for a thought-provoking discussion on bizarre listener questions. They dive into the ethics of Catholics colonizing Mars, pondering spiritual obstacles in a sacrament-free environment. The conversation also explores the nature of resurrection and what it entails for humanity. Additionally, they tackle the intriguing topic of why Lucifer rebelled, blending metaphysics with theology for a captivating exchange.
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Eschaton Missions Remain Open
- We do not know our exact missions after the Resurrection, though Scripture says we will reign with Christ.
- Jimmy Akin highlights possibilities like running the new earth or evangelizing other worlds, but stresses uncertainty.
Redemption Options For Aliens
- Divine omnipotence allows many redemption possibilities for hypothetical aliens, including multiple incarnations of Christ.
- Aquinas is cited to show God could redeem other creatures either by incarnating or by applying Christ's one act differently.
Why Human Progress Accelerated Late
- Slow cultural and technological progress before ~5,000 years ago owed to hard survival, low specialization, and lack of writing.
- Jimmy also notes rising social and cognitive complexity created feedback accelerating human advancement.
It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like what we will be doing after the Resurrection; the morality of Catholics colonizing Mars; why Lucifer rebelled; and more.