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Little green men
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Mister Silver
Faith's Nightmare
No, unless the aliens had definitive proof of a specific god or lack of gods.
If by 'conventional' we mean Abrahamic, I think most of them have become comfortable enough with the idea of the possibility sentient life in the universe to have adjusted their world view and come to terms with that possibility.
Contact came out 20 years ago (wow I feel old) and essentially the entire movie's argument was that God probably did not 'waste so much space' by making humans the only thing in the cosmos.
Contact came out 20 years ago (wow I feel old) and essentially the entire movie's argument was that God probably did not 'waste so much space' by making humans the only thing in the cosmos.
If those religions are oppressive, and the discovery of life reveals that oppression so that the oppressed open their eyes and see their condition then yes. Otherwise no.
No. And I do believe that there is life on other planets. And I hope we prove it in my lifetime. Very exciting prospect. I don't view that as a threat to my belief in God at all.
Whats is the purpose of millions of galaxies and planets etc then??
Jose Fly
Fisker of men
I think it'd be enlightening and humbling to see a technologically advanced species come to earth, learn about some of our religions, and respond with "Seriously? You really believe this entire universe was created just for you and its fate hinges entirely on the actions of your species? Har, har, har!!!!"
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
I loved that movie, and am glad I stumbled upon it and decided to check it out.
Now, unfortunately, some Christian denominations do believe in aliens, sort of, but they will insist they are actually demons.
Oh yeah, I'm sure there'll be a small subset of people who will get all sorts of riled up about it in a negative way, religious or not. Of course, it all depends on how sentient aliens present themselves to us. Maybe Hawking is right and aliens will indeed be a threat to the beliefs and very existence of everyone.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
While that is certainly possible, I tend to think that perhaps we shouldn't use ourselves as the measuring stick of what alien life might be like. Seems rather anthropocentric, if you ask me.
Would it also be anthropocentric to think the traits are unique to humans?
Kuzcotopia
If you can read this, you are as lucky as I am.
That movie is called Signs!
DavidFirth
Well-Known Member
Although the Bible does not mention life on other planets it does not rule it out, either.
DavidFirth
Well-Known Member
Which denominations?
Grandliseur
Well-Known Member
Aren't all the confirmed UFO sightings enough proof?
There are so many of a kind that clearly cannot be human, even from military sources. You may never be able to verify a planet with the distances we are talking about.
What do you mean.
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Here's an interesting site -
Cosmic Harmony, the State of Enlightenment - Stories and Ancient Wisdom of Sages, Saints, Avatars.
Esp this page about ET's -
Life Throughout the Universe, the Omnipresence of Extrateresstrials
Cosmic Harmony, the State of Enlightenment - Stories and Ancient Wisdom of Sages, Saints, Avatars.
Esp this page about ET's -
Life Throughout the Universe, the Omnipresence of Extrateresstrials