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keplers mission is to find other planets similar to earth.How would it affect religion here on Earth if such discoveries are made?
No effect at all. Why would they have a problem with it?tabloid said:keplers mission is to find other planets similar to earth.How would it affect religion here on Earth if such discoveries are made?
DaveC426913 said:The mission will find a rocky, terrestrial planet. I can't think of a single religion on the planet that would have any problem with that.
I wonder of the OP wanted to know what they might think if they found intelligent life on a distant planet.
To which the response is: the chances are so astronomically unlikely that you might as well count of the second or third coming of Christ first.
You don't. You guess. (But we are pretty confident it's very, very low).Pythagorean said:how do you go about calculating those chances?
I wouldn't count on that. How many major religions exactly would you say have "fallen"? Methinks they're actually growing.Thrilho said:...I am sure science will have advanced so far that religion would be a thing of the past, just like the fall of all other ancient civilizations, cultures and religions...
The mission will find a rocky, terrestrial planet. I can't think of a single religion on the planet that would have any problem with that.
DaveC426913 said:The mission will find a rocky, terrestrial planet. I can't think of a single religion on the planet that would have any problem with that.
I wonder of the OP wanted to know what they might think if they found intelligent life on a distant planet.
To which the response is: the chances are so astronomically unlikely that you might as well count of the second or third coming of Christ first.
tabloid said:keplers mission is to find other planets similar to earth.How would it affect religion here on Earth if such discoveries are made?
buffordboy23 said:my guess is that if we find any life, even intelligent life, religion will evolve to accommodate and explain such scenarios.
While it is impossible to say for sure, many scientists believe that the conditions necessary for life to exist on Earth are not unique. With the vast number of planets in the universe, it is highly likely that there are other Earth-like planets out there.
Scientists use a variety of methods to search for other Earth-like planets. One common method is to look for planets orbiting other stars, known as exoplanets. This can be done through telescopes and by analyzing data from space missions. Scientists also use techniques such as measuring the wobble of stars or observing the dimming of light from a star as a planet passes in front of it.
Potentially, yes. While we cannot say for certain without further exploration and research, some other planets may have the right conditions to support life. These conditions include a similar atmosphere, liquid water, and a stable temperature range.
The discovery of other Earth-like planets would be groundbreaking for our understanding of the universe and our place in it. It could also give us insights into the origins of life and the potential for life to exist elsewhere. Additionally, it could lead to further exploration and the possibility of one day visiting these planets.
The discovery of other Earth-like planets could have significant impacts on society, both scientifically and culturally. It could challenge our notions of our own uniqueness and place in the universe. It could also open up new possibilities for space exploration and potentially even lead to the discovery of extraterrestrial life.