If it were true, would it indicate evolution or creationism?
2006-12-06 06:18:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Neither. If it has homology with modern terrestrial microorganisms, it may mean we contaminated Mars. If it lacks the "universal" genetic code or is even more alien in having something that does not greatly resemble the DNA/RNA found on Earth, it might suggest independent evolution. If life is found on Mars, that has a genetic code similar to that on Earth, but unlike anything on Earth, it might suggest cross seeding by meteoric ejecta or even panspermia.
If life is found on Mars, the various hypotheses (other than Creationism which is untestable) will be tested.
2006-12-06 06:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither, I believe. There would need to be some other research. Also, you might want to consider that the probes sent to Mars may not have been completely sterile, so there is a considerable chance that some of the microorganisms contained in them can survive and even thrive in the Martian landscape.
2006-12-06 14:28:18 · answer #2 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We found potential WATER on Mars, not life (yet).
I think it would be a big push for evolution - if god made you special, but life is abundant in the universe, then why are you special?
2006-12-06 14:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Creationism and there is no life on Mars.
2006-12-06 14:21:38 · answer #4 · answered by baddrose268 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
OH-OH, I saw that movie.
Mars Attacks!!!
2006-12-06 14:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by Barabas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would tell me maybe L. Ron Hubbard was on to something.
2006-12-06 14:21:50 · answer #6 · answered by jinenglish68 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would have nothing to do with either
2006-12-06 14:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋