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Not replying to any particular posts (yours just happened to be luck of the draw), but the entire thread (and attendant article) seem to assume life as we know it. That's a mighty big assumption, especially for the science-minded.

After reading all the numbers bandied about, the millions and billions, it's probably a safe assumption (!) that these are numbers on the low side.

Now, as a firm believer in the Creator, and all the powers bestowed upon all that is in his Creation, I find it more than a bit absurd that, except for us, the entire Universe (not to mention the possibility of Multiverses) is little more than a toxic dumping ground for all the efforts of said creation.

And even if this were true, if we are the pinnacle of development of these creation efforts, why does the Universe continue (and continuously) create? To what point, for what purpose, is the Universe continuously expanding? If it turns out we're the best the Creator can come up with, why is this being done, especially on such a massive scale?

Doesn't life, as the most potent and most permanent aspect of creation, seek to express itself wherever it can do so, regardless of the environment in which it finds itself? Life being such a force as it is, wouldn't it find ways to adapt to and develop in said environment, and thus allow itself to revel further and more fully in grateful and joyous thanks to the Creator? In all the powers of Creation, is this the only test tube where such expression can manifest itself?

I have my own ideas on these things, but whether you are Creationist or Scientist, Believer or non-Believer, the numbers game alone does not auger well for the argument that We Are Alone.

Anxiously awaiting all flames!

CA....