Just curious. Theists seem to consider human beings the ultimate godlike wonder of the universe -- so what about theists who believe life exists elsewhere? Do they think humans like us exist on other planets (rather than another kind of intelligent lifeform)?
Do they allow that life elsewhere may be much more intelligent (and more "perfect") than Earthlings? Would they believe Jesus incarnated in other lifeforms, to "save" other worlds? Do any of them believe other life in the Cosmos may be older than Adam and Eve?
... In other words, how would theists who believe in extraterrestrial life envision intelligent life beyond planet Earth?
P.S. Yahoo ate my question during one of its hiccupping fits earlier today so I am reposting it.
2007-04-05 06:36:52 · 14 answers · asked by Sweetchild Danielle 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Excellent question. I feel without a doubt there is life in other places in the universe. I have no idea how they may look however. I have watched many shows that tackle this question and it's all based on their living environment. I would love to find out.
2007-04-05 06:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if I qualify as a theist in your book, as I am actually a polytheist. But hey, if one is good, lots are better, right?
I imagine intelligent life elsewhere as being so varied, and so different from ourselves, that we might not even recognize them as alive, let alone intelligent. I think we have to cop to being the most intelligent (and so the most responsible) species on this planet, although it may be that dolphins are laughing at us. But I don't see that the gods have any obligation to use the same patterns over and over. Variety is indeed the spice of life!
2007-04-05 10:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by auntb93 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I answered your earlier question.
I think there is some theological problems with intelligent life on other places in the cosmos. Because Genesis seems to state that God made man specifically and intentionally as his special and unique creation.
Though I do admit there is a slim possibility of such existing, if there is ever empirical evidence of such, I will have to re-exam my current faith convictions.
I personally believe that we will find biological life forms in our own solar system within the next 15 years. If we ever send that heated space probe to Europa.
2007-04-05 06:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know there must be life out there. I have seen the pictures from Roswell, so I envision them to look like that.
I would have to say it is very likely that there is greater intelligence out there.
Jesus was a man and I believe he has reincarnated here several times. Maybe Gandhi, huh!
Older than Adam and Eve? Not all people who think there is a God are idiots! I know you know that too.
2007-04-05 06:49:54 · answer #4 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well there are 30 different parameters that must be met to have complex life on a planet. there is 10 to the 22nd power planets in the universe and out of all these planets it is figured that it is 10 to the 133rd power for a planet to contain complex life. that is part of the reason that we believe life on Earth is so special and part of a design.
2007-04-05 07:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by rap1361 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
While monotheists may think so, polytheists don't necessarily. Don't confuse theism with abrahamicism.
I would guess it is probably radically symmetric, or at least some of it is, because that's a more efficient system than bilateral. If, however, it had bilateral symmetry, that would be really cool.
If it were shaped like us, I would be more surprised.
2007-04-05 06:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm a "Theist". i think of that likely organic and organic existence does in actuality exsist in distinctive places interior the universe. whether, i in my opinion do no longer think of that intellegent existence exsists in distinctive places interior the universe. however I see it is a slender risk. I do have self assurance there is a few theological problems with intellegent existence on different flora. yet my faith does no longer be shaken merely desires to be adjusted. :)
2016-11-07 07:17:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you would call me a "theist". As far as I know, God was the first to discuss "extra-terrestrials". We call them demons and angels. They must live somewhere. And nothing is said about other beings. God is not stupid enough to tell us EVERYTHING. We are still mentally child-like, and would screw it up with some kind of story-religion (like Dianetics, maybe)
2007-04-05 06:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by catladys15 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im not sure if i do believe there ARE other beings, but i believe god could have created them. there is the entire universe, far too big to even imagine, and yet we are the only creatures god made for his glory.
im not saying i do believe there are others, but i definitely believe there could be. if there were, i would imagine they would look similar to us because god made us in his image, and i would imagine (though i could never actually have an inch of wisdom on the matter) that he would have done the same with any others he created.
but nothing is impossible.
2007-04-05 06:47:14 · answer #9 · answered by stella 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would envision enlightened beings, using all of their intelligence for good.
2007-04-05 06:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by Militant Agnostic 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋