Beyond Biblicism: Stephen Burnhope on Extraterrestrial Life and Christian Faith

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Stephen Burnhope argues that if aliens exist, Christian faith can be strengthened rather than threatened because science should drive the inquiry, the Bible offers little on aliens, linking aliens to Ezekiel, Elijah, or Genesis 6 is weak, biblicism should be avoided and the image of God invites reflection rather than exclusivity, while God’s creation could include life beyond Earth and raise questions about free will, sin, and incarnation, with alien life potentially enriching faith rather than threatening it.

Are Aliens and UFOs Real? — Steve Burnhope
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Are Aliens and UFOs Real? — Steve Burnhope

Last month, the BBC reported “Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs.” This followed a remark by President Obama (it’s customary in the US to continue to refer to former presidents by that title) when he said “aliens are real” in a podcast. He later clarified that