2007-08-31 21:16:46 · 4 answers · asked by jrels2 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
It is called the law of probability.
2007-09-01 03:54:34 · update #1
I think it would have to be classified as a belief because there is no scientific evidence that extra terrestrial life exists. However, I think simple probability dictates that it's a reasonable belief.
Because we exist, we know for a fact there is life in the universe. Now the question is how common is life in the universe. Even if the odds of life developing on a planet are 1 million to one, there are likely millions of planets with life just in our galaxy.
And I think this is a question the transcends religion because I have a hard time imagining a religious person looking at the size of the universe and believing life only exists on Earth. If their God put it here, why wouldn't he have put it elsewhere as well.
2007-08-31 21:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Justin H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At what level are you considering extra terrestrial life? Single cell organisms or intelligent sentient beings?
Extra terrestrial single cell life is still hypothetical for our solar system. There is some evidence, but it is not conclusive yet. Scientists hope to find simple life in our solar system outside of the earth, but hope is not a belief.
Visitation of Extraterrestrial Intelligent life is purely a belief. No hard evidence at all. But the vastness of the universe makes it a hypothetical possibility. But communication with such is doubtful.
2007-09-01 04:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by anim8er2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saying that extra terrestrial life is probable is science and saying that it definitely exists (or that it definitely doesn't exist) is a belief.
2007-09-01 12:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by Swamy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you show me a fact regarding extraterrestrial life?
Its speculation, at best.
2007-09-01 04:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋