Why Space is No Problem for Religion … But Time is

Space exploration might seem like it would pose a threat to human religion, both religion-in-general and various religions-in-particular. However, this paper argues that it is not predominantly discoveries in space that might cause problems for religions, but rather the ongoing passage of time which...

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Main Author: Green, Brian Patrick (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2024
In: Theology and science
Year: 2024, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 15-27
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
CF Christianity and Science
KDB Roman Catholic Church
NCA Ethics
Further subjects:B Space
B Ethics
B extraterrestrial intelligence
B Extraterrestrial Life
B Scenarios
B Religion
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