Buzz Aldrin Took Holy Communion On The Moon. NASA Kept it Quiet.

Buzz Aldrin’s faith and why it was glossed over

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Buzz Aldrin has been immortalized for his participation in the Moonshot and for being one of the first and few people ever to step foot on the moon. Outside of his titanic achievements while working at NASA, Aldrin is also known for punching a conspiracy theorist and struggling with alcoholism and depression. What Aldrin isn’t remembered for is his faith.

Buzz Aldrin was a Presbyterian elder who believed that reaching into the stars was a continuation of God’s plan for mankind. In order to express his faith during one of humanity’s most important moments, Aldrin brought along communion elements with him into space. Each astronaut was allowed a small pack of personal items for the journey, and Aldrin chose to bring a communion chalice and communion elements with him to the moon.

After the Eagle, the landing capsule for the moon mission, landed on the lunar surface, Aldrin immediately made preparations to take communion. He radioed back to Earth, saying:

I‘d like to take this opportunity to ask every person listening in, whoever and wherever they may be, to pause for a moment and contemplate the events of the past few hours, and to give thanks in his or her own way.