Religious Implications from the Possibility of Ancient Martian Life

Christopher J. Corbally, S.J.
Vatican Observatory, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721

Reactions to the announcement by Dr. McKay and his collaborators that they had found evidence for primitive life in a meteorite from Mars have been intense. Some concerned the scientific evidence, some the implications of extraterrestrial life, especially if intelligent. Underlying these reactions are assumptions, or beliefs, which often have a religious grounding. The two divergent beliefs, for and against the plurality of life in the universe, are examined historically and through religious traditions, particularly the Judeo-Christian. This examination guides the formulation of the right relation between science and religion as one that respects the autonomy of each discipline, yet allows for each to be open to the discoveries of the other. Based on this relationship, perspectives from scientific exploration are developed that can help individuals to respect and cope with the new phenomena that science brings, whether these imply that we might be alone in the universe or co-creatures of God with the ancient Martians.

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Russia and Iran join efforts to struggle against invasion of UFOs

Unidentified flying objects continue terrorizing the Eastern hemisphere of planet Earth. No one knows what to do with them, although it is obvious that something has to be done with the problem. Russia and Iran agreed to join efforts to study the mysterious phenomenon. The news may seem to be ridiculous at first sight, but it is actually a rather serious matter: UFOs pose a big threat to Iran in connection with its growing nuclear potential.

Russia promised to help Iran in the struggle with UFOs. Russia put an end to the anomalous problem in the beginning of the 1990s, when the entire population of the Soviet Union was panicking over strange flying objects. Both Russian and Iranian officials emphasize the fact of expanding the bilateral cooperation, particularly in the field of space exploration and the development of satellites. In addition to UFO-related contracts Russia and Iran are working on the details of the agreement to launch the Zohreh satellite.

Mysterious Antarctica may be the home of the oldest civilization

The existence of the prehistoric civilization in Antarctica started drawing attention of professional historians after the World War II. The hypothesis can be proved by the medieval maps and research of the Western paleogeologists and glaciologists.

Is a SETI virus just science fiction?

An intelligent system fifty light years away detecting earth’s first radio signals could have broadcast a return signal that would now be reaching earth.
There are about 400 stars within this fifty light year sphere.
Tarter notes TV transmitters on earth can be detected one light year away with contemporary technology.

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Google Introduces Google Middle Earth

Google Middle Earth is a free, full-featured download that lets you explore the topographical majesty of the lands of Gondor, Rohan, and Mordor. Google Middle Earth’s impressive geographic mapping software is definitely the one product to rule them all.

Planning a fellowship quest? Map the best route using advanced trip directions. Why travel the extensive Misty Mountains, when you could take that shortcut through the mines of Moria?