Years ago I heard the question regarding extra-terrestrial intelligent life posed to a well-known astronomer (sorry, can't remember who it was - definitely not Carl Sagan). He responded with the usual statistics, i.e. the number of stars in the galaxy, number of galaxies in the universe, likelihood that at least some harbor earth-like planets that could support life, etc. and admitted that it was statistically unlikely that we are alone. Then he said something unusual for a scientist: "However, I like to think that God created all of this just for us." I've always rather liked that sentiment. Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Taylor Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 1:29 PM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Are we human because we gaze atthestars?(MostlyOT) That is certainly possible. Taylor -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+stargzr=alltel.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+stargzr=alltel.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Kim Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 3:23 PM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Are we human because we gaze at thestars?(MostlyOT) What if there is no other life in the universe and the Intelligent Designer created all that we see just for us? Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Taylor Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 1:07 PM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Are we human because we gaze at the stars?(MostlyOT) I'd say we gaze at the star because we are human. And as we gaze, we are reminded that we are made of stardust. Do the stars gaze back? It's hard to imagine that our little planet could be the only one harboring life given the unimaginable vastness of space. Just my $.02 Taylor -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+stargzr=alltel.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+stargzr=alltel.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 1:24 AM To: utah astronomy listserve utah astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Are we human because we gaze at the stars? (MostlyOT) +++++ Are we human because we gaze at the stars? Or do we gaze at them because we are human? Pointless really. Do the stars gaze back? Now THAT's a question. +++++ Just back from seeing a movie called Stardust. The above are the opening lines. Fun flick (provided you like movies where the gal gets the guy and the bad guys get their due) and great music. http://www.stardustmovie.com/ pw _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned by Cut.Net Managed Email Content Service, using Skeptic(tm) technology powered by MessageLabs. For more information on Cut.Nets Content Service, visit http://www.cut.net ______________________________________________________________________ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.1/962 - Release Date: 8/20/2007 1:08 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.1/962 - Release Date: 8/20/2007 1:08 PM _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned by Cut.Net Managed Email Content Service, using Skeptic(tm) technology powered by MessageLabs. For more information on Cut.Nets Content Service, visit http://www.cut.net ______________________________________________________________________ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.1/962 - Release Date: 8/20/2007 1:08 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.1/962 - Release Date: 8/20/2007 1:08 PM