I wonder if Jesus’ death on the cross applies to extra-terrestials... if we meet them, should the gospel be preached to ET?
If they choose to hear the gospel..
When posed with this question by a couple of well-meaning cardinals about 10 years ago or so, Pope John Paul responded that any planning about that would be very premature. He stated (quote is imperfect):
"...we only know that Mankind sinned; creating a gulf between us and our Maker, thus requiring a Savior to redeem us. Yet, for all we know, any extraterrestrial beings we meet may be like angels compared to us!"
If they followed a similar path that we did, then I imagine God has a similar plan for their redemption.
Gosh, does that mean Christ had to do it over and over again??!!!
Of course, Wiseman also thinks Christianity and evolution are compatible and considers herself "a scientist who happens to be a Christian." The problem is that she doesn't start with the Bible and Christian doctrine and go to her work as a scientist based on that, but tries to fit what she found out being a "scientist" into the Scriptures. That's like the conservatives who listen to state-run media with little discernment and try to incorporate their "facts" into their "conservatism." Eventually, these forms of conservatism and Christianity bare little resemblance to the real deal. While trying to help their cause, all they end up doing is making their beliefs more palatable for outside observers.
No matter what profession a Christian is, they are a Christian first. One should be a Christian scientist, a Christian doctor, a Christian auto mechanic, etc. We start with the Bible, which is infallible and inerrant, and then go to our work in other areas.