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Originally Posted by pelathais
I probably agree with your conclusion, but I think I followed a different path to get there.
Nowhere in the Bible is it stated that we have been given "all" the data about the universe; and I don't think you were trying to say that either. But to eliminate some areas of belief, like E.T. and the like, just because the Bible doesn't mention them is a bit presumptuous, to me at least.
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To me, it's even more presumptuous to believe in something where there is no proof. I mean, I can show you around my backyard and introduce you to the little gnomes that are building me an underground city of which I will be mayor, but the only response I will get from you is a funny look and maybe some encouragement to seek mental help.
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So I have reasoned, through what I understand of the available science that even if there were E.T.'s - it really doesn't matter because in all likelihood we will never interact with them. Effectively, from the Earth-based point of view, extraterrestrials don't exist. But even that conclusion must be held with some reserve, because as I stated before, we don't have all of the data given to us via revelation; nor does the Bible even make the claim to give us all of the data.
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The Bible gives account of the creation that took place. There is nothing to indicate that He created parallel worlds with a different species. This would mean that Jesus had to die on their world also, and I just don't believe that to be true. Their Bible would be different also, and I'd have to wonder how they are created in the image and likeness of God, yet look completely different than we do.
The above is why I don't believe other beings exist other than what we know.
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