Can zombies possibly be real? CQ Kids
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Can zombies possibly be real?
NO! Often, when societies don’t understand something, they fill in the gaps with their imagination. Legends, folktales and superstitions are invented and passed down, sparking interest and curiosity.
Today, the entertainment industry has made the false, or imaginary, idea of zombies part of our popular culture. Zombies are said to be “undead” - people who were once alive, then they died, and then they were brought back to life to exist in an “in-between” life and death state.
But does the concept of zombies fit with what the Bible teaches us about life and death?
Genesis (2:7, Life Application Bible) tells us how God created the first man, Adam. “And the Lord God formed a man’s body from dust of the ground and breathed into it the breath of life. And the man became a living person.”
A human being needs both parts - body and breath of life - in order to be alive. If either part is taken away, there is no life - the person would be dead. So, in reality, no one can exist in an “in-between state” like zombies supposedly do. A person is either alive or dead. And when a person is dead, ONLY GOD’S POWER can bring them back to life.
In Genesis, God gave a clear rule to our first parents, Adam and Eve, not to eat the fruit from one particular tree in the Garden of Eden. If they did, they would eventually grow old and die. (see Genesis 2:17) Adam and Eve understood this rule, yet they disobeyed God anyway, failing the test of obedience.
In Genesis, (3:19, Christian Standard Bible) God explained part of their punishment: “For you are dust, and you will return to dust.” Notice that God isn’t separating the body from the identity or mind of the person - He says “YOU” - meaning, ALL of you will return to the natural elements.
As far as the state of being dead, Ecclesiastes (9:10, New Century Version) says, “Whatever work you do, do your best, because you are going to the grave, where there is no working, no planning, no knowledge, and no wisdom.”
This scripture says nothing is happening when a person is dead. They can’t feel anything, think anything or do anything.
When Jesus’ friend, Lazarus, died, Jesus said that death is like “sleeping.” (see John 11:11, 38-44) When Lazarus was dead for four days, he had no consciousness. He had no concept of time passing, just like when we go to sleep.
Jesus miraculously raised Lazarus, giving us a picture of God’s future kingdom.
If something interesting HAD been happening to Lazarus while he was dead, such as being in a new place, or experiencing an “in between” state of mind, why didn’t he tell everyone about it? Because it’s impossible - Lazarus experienced NOTHING in those four days!
The Bible says that eventually, with power from God, Jesus will raise EVERYONE who is “sleeping” in the grave. (see John 5:28) At that time, ALL who choose to follow Jesus, obey God’s rules, and live righteously will receive blessings beyond their wildest dreams. (And that does NOT include “zombies,” who can’t possibly be real!)
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