[MLUG - DISCUSSION] [RELIGION] Billions Planets Likely in Milky Way

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

NASA scientists suggest that "there are probably billions of planets 
spread throughout the [Milky Way] galaxy".  What is the Christian position 
on life on other planets?  I have the impression that Christians used to 
deny that there could be life on other planets, but I don't see why they 
should deny it when the Bible doesn't deny it.  Am I not getting it? 
--Mike


16 Probable Planets Found in Milky Way
from the Washington Post (Registration Required)

NASA scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered what they 
believe are 16 new planets deep in the Milky Way, leading them to conclude 
there are probably billions of planets spread throughout the galaxy.

Over the past 15 years, astronomers have identified more than 200 planets 
outside our solar system, but the new ones identified by the Hubble are at 
least 10 times as far from Earth.

That planets can be found at the center of the galaxy, as well as near our 
solar system, has given NASA researchers confidence that they are likely 
to be everywhere. If that is the case, then the likelihood of other 
Earth-like planets becomes greater.

To read more:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/04/AR2006100401730.html

Or: http://tinyurl.com/nv9r5

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