You would have fit in quite well with Europeans 1000 years ago. They never thought the world was larger than Europe, Asia and Africa.
IMHO, there is a multitude of life in the universe. And it doesn't diminish my faith one bit.
Though you didn't mean that as one, I'll take that as a compliment. Thank you.
Now go reread the entire article. Do you not understand the reason for the glib premise? And did you not pick up that condescending tone the Timesonline reporter keeps using?
You're being mocked. But I'm glad it doesn't diminish your faith one bit.