2006-11-27 09:44:30 · 4 answers · asked by dorkface512 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It doesn't give any conflict to my view of God. He can create as many inhabited areas of the Universe that He wants to.
2006-11-27 09:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by Answergirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably wouldn't have a noticeable impact on the views of God and religion today.
A couple hundred years ago I think it would have been a pretty upsetting time because in those days, so little was known about astronomy and how it was we happened to be here.
Today, there's a better understanding of the origin of the earth, the other planets, and of course the sun.
We are more educated in the way things occur in space and people today are more aware of the possibilty of life from out there.
2006-11-27 11:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by Gnome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some, they believe that what is written in the Bible is the literal way everything happened, no metaphors, just facts. Finding intelligent life outside of Earth would conflict with those who believe in Creationalism. For many it would raise questions and shake faiths that many have held entire lifetimes. People who ave behaved a certain way for fear of eternity in Hell, all of the sudden may choose to do things they would never have considered before. The overall impact on society would be substantial.
2006-11-27 10:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by SteveA8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If one takes the Genesis tale literally, it would not admit of life on other planets. But that story is of course fiction, and one who understands that but still believes in God need not be dismayed by the discovery of alien life.
2006-11-27 09:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋