Yes. -----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 Olhomorto@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 8:04 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Are we human because we gazeatthestars?(MostlyOT) Yes, those points sound reasonable. But on the other hand, consider the number of stars we currently estimate exist in the "known" universe. Isn't the number some incomprehensible (at least to me) number like 70 sextillion or something? They aren't all observable, or at least they weren't 20 years ago, and yet science still pursues extending its reach. Maybe that's an argument for the Intelligent Designer creating things "for us" that we can't see, but I don't think so because as commented earlier, their is a limit. Personally, I think it's more of an argument in favor of the Intelligent Designer creating other intelligent life throughout the universe. In other words, what may not be seen by us is still seen by others? ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _______________________________________________ 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

This thread reminds me of something that struck a chord in me that I heard which I believe comes from the Hindu faith. It goes something like this: "Our existence may be a dream of the gods or perhaps the gods are a dream of men." (roughly quoted from memory) Goodwill to all, 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 Olhomorto@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 10:04 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Are we human because we gazeatthestars?(MostlyOT) Yes, those points sound reasonable. But on the other hand, consider the number of stars we currently estimate exist in the "known" universe. Isn't the number some incomprehensible (at least to me) number like 70 sextillion or something? They aren't all observable, or at least they weren't 20 years ago, and yet science still pursues extending its reach. Maybe that's an argument for the Intelligent Designer creating things "for us" that we can't see, but I don't think so because as commented earlier, their is a limit. Personally, I think it's more of an argument in favor of the Intelligent Designer creating other intelligent life throughout the universe. In other words, what may not be seen by us is still seen by others? ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _______________________________________________ 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