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[Punny Penny]

Do you believe in extraterrestrial lifeforms? Considering how big the universe is..

[jimwalton]

I don't believe in extraterrestrial lifeforms, assuming you mean life on other planets. By every indication we have from science, the earth is unique as a life-supporting rock. We also know that the parameters required to support life are extremely (some would even say miraculously) narrow, making the earth an astoundingly "against the odds" place for life to have actually succeeded. I, at this point in time, don't believe in extraterrestrial life forms.

In addition, though, if such life forms were ever discovered, it wouldn't affect my faith or my belief system in the least. God's sovereignty and power are certainly not limited to this small planet.

[Punny Penny]

So, in other words: The fact that you hold faith in the Bible doesn't affect your belief (or rather disbelief) in aliens? Would an 'atheist version' of you say the same?

[jimwalton]

My study of science and of the Bible influences me to conclude that alien life is exceptionally unlikely. My faith in God has nothing to do with the question of whether or not there is extraterrestrial life.