[Orangedog]

Then why is it that when people of most religions pray, they look out into the heavens?

Hey, don't forget about the Hollow Earth crowd. Which way do THEY prey? ;)

Seriously, how would you picture Pat Robertson or Jerry Falwell addressing the flock if there were solid proof of a former alien colony on Mars? THAT would be must-see TV!

[SealSeven]

To be honest, I dont know. However, proof of life on other planets does not prove God doesnt exist. I guess one could say that God is an alien. What is sad is that the mere word "alien" conjures up little green men with basketball sized heads and stick-men bodies.

[RightWhale]

if there were solid proof of a former alien colony on Mars?

That's the thing, of course. Until we get there to poke around the Martian dust looking for artifacts, which way should we assume, that there was an alien colony on Mars or that it was one of ours?