The Search for Extra-terriestrial Life
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Document Type
Lecture
Series/Event
Lecture
Abstract
As of now, there is no evidence of life beyond earth. But within the last decade, astronomers have discovered over a hundred planets in other solar systems, and they are on the verge of being technically capable of detecting earth-like planets (if any exist) in nearby star systems. In this talk, we will review the current status of the search for extra-solar planets, as well as the search for life beyond earth in our own solar system. We'll also review current hypotheses, both scientific and theological, for how life first arose on earth. Then we'll turn to the question: If extraterrestrial life - even single-celled life – was discovered, what would be some of the scientific and theological consequences?
Publication Date
12-1-2006
Recommended Citation
Haarsma, Loren and Molnar, Larry, "The Search for Extra-terriestrial Life" (2006). Conferences and Lectures. 1598.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/hh_av_conferences/1598