Is their life out there?
This morning's paper brought colorful pictures of Saturn's moon Enceladus and its watery geyser. To this point the only life in the universe that we know of for sure is on earth. Water and heat are considered important building blocks to life, and the likely discovery of liquid water on Enceladus and the likelihood of heat -- as the means of propelling the water into the air -- suggest the possibility. Of course we don't have evidence yet, but the presence of strange creatures around thermal vents in the ocean suggest the possibility. Light itself isn't as necessary as heat and water.
As a Christian who believes both in evolution and God the creator, this news is intriguing. If there is life on Enceladus, does this put an end to challenges to evolution? We will see, but this is the first evidence we have of water on another planetary object -- so we must stay tuned. My faith is not damaged, because in the end, it is the big picture that matters.
Take a look at the story --
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11736311/
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