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If the discovery of life elsewhere in the universe is just around the corner, what would be the consequences for religion? Would it represent another major conflict between science and religion, even leading to the death of faith? Some would suggest that the discovery of any suggestion of extraterrestrial life would have a greater impact than even the Copernican and Darwinian revolutions. It is now over 50 years since the first modern scientific papers were published on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). Yet the religious implications of this search and possible discovery have never been systematically addressed in the scientific or theological arena. SETI is now entering its most important era of scientific development. New observation techniques are leading to the discovery of extra-solar planets daily, and the Kepler mission has already collected over 1000 planetary candidates. This deluge of data is transforming the scientific and popular view of the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Earth-like planets outside of our solar system can now be identified and searched for signs of life. Now is a crucial time to assess the scientific and theological questions behind this search. This book sets out the scientific arguments undergirding SETI, with particular attention to the uncertainties in arguments and the strength of the data already assembled. It assesses not only the discovery of planets but other areas such as the Fermi paradox, the origin and evolution of intelligent life, and current SETI strategies. In all of this it reflects on how these questions are shaped by history and pop culture and their relationship with religion, especially Christian theology. It is argued that theologians need to take seriously SETI and to examine some central doctrines such as creation, incarnation, revelation, and salvation in the light of the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

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David Wilkinson
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Science, Religion, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
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Trade Paperback
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English
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2017
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240 Pages

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'A brilliant analysis of the possibility that there may be other intelligent beings not easily recognised by us, for which one day evidence may be found through SETI. David Wilkinson has read widely and thought deeply about what the implications would be for belief in God. This is the science-religion dialogue as it should be.'Andrew Briggs, Professor of Nanomaterials at the University of Oxford'The church is fortunate to have someone of David Wilkinson's wide knowledge of both Science and Theology, and soundly based judgement to act as a guide.'Sir Arnold Wolfendale, FRS, 14th Astronomer Royal'A very readable and scientifically informed account of SETI and the intriguing issues it raises for theology. A superb example of the ways in which theology and contemporary science can interact in a positive way.'Professor Keith Ward'The question of whether there is intelligent extraterrestrial life is both intriguing and challenging. David Wilkinson's book provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the issues involved, physical, biological and theological, which many will find very illuminating.'Rev Dr John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRS'Imagine we woke up one day to news that there is intelligent life beyond Earth. What would this do to our view of our own selves and of our place in the cosmos? What would it mean for our belief in God and our relationship with Him? David Wilkinson draws on his training in Physics and Theology to grapple with these fascinating questions in a thoughtful, informed and highly lucid manner.'Carlos Frenk FRS, Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics, Durham University, A brilliant analysis of the possibility that there may be other intelligent beings not easily recognised by us, for which one day evidence may be found through SETI. David Wilkinson has read widely and thought deeply about what the implications would be for belief in God. This is the science-religion dialogue as it should be.
Table of Content
1: Cinema, cults and meteorites: Searching for something more2: Speculating about a plurality of worlds: The historical context of science, religion and SETI3: Hubble and Drake: SETI and cosmology4: The Daily Planet5: Genesis 2.0? SETI and biology6: Looking for a needle in a haystack: Current SETI strategies7: Fermi's Paradox8: The 'myths' of SETI and religion9: SETI and the Christian understanding of creation10: SETI and the Christian understanding of redemption11: Be not so positive, 1. Cinema, cults and meteorites: Searching for something more2. Speculating about a plurality of worlds: The historical context of science, religion and SETI3. Hubble and Drake: SETI and cosmology4. The Daily Planet5. Genesis 2.0? SETI and biology6. Looking for a needle in a haystack: Current SETI strategies7. Fermi's Paradox8. The 'myths' of SETI and religion9. SETI and the Christian understanding of creation10. SETI and the Christian understanding of redemption11. Be not so positive
Copyright Date
2017
Topic
Philosophy & Social Aspects, General, Space Science, Religion & Science
Dewey Decimal
233
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
23
Genre
Religion, Science

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