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Originally posted by Mad_Hatter
Yep. Case closed. One guy's opinion on the matter and that's it. Final answer. Just because he's a scientist doesn't mean he is exempt from providing proof of his claims.
[edit on 7/6/2008 by Mad_Hatter]
Originally posted by VIKINGANT
It is quite an odd statement to make considering that even the Vatican now says it is OK to believe it.
I am tempted to send him a link to ATS (possibly to this thread) and see how he fares.
Originally posted by Corum
If ''open minded'' is the key word then you have to consider the possibilty that what this scientist says is correct, otherwise it's you who is not being open minded.
You also said to Savior ''You are in a pitiable state, brainwashed I must say'' and then in the same post mention how the ''real'' scientist (real?) knows about arrogance and what is is to be condescending? Don't you think calling someone pitiable and brainwashed is arrogant and condescending?
Originally posted by Nizzmo
are you sure the man is a scientist....
Originally posted by rocksolidbrain
Sheeple shall bow and follow as soon as they hear the words 'A leading scientist'.
It must be true.
Originally posted by NorthWolfe CND
reply to post by Promecus
The good Dr. did not say if life existed or not, he said that there was no PROOF that extraterrestrial life forms visited planet Earth...
"However, the distances between stars in our galaxy are enormous. Therefore, there is no way that life forms from another planet, if such exist, could have already visited us on Earth," explained Dr Kaiser.
Originally posted by rocksolidbrain
If I'm rejecting his narrow view, that does not mean that its entirely impossible, only that he failed to see the bigger picture. He could have entertained the other possibilities, but he stayed on his own favorite thus closing the doors for further knowledge.
This shows his ignorance on the subject as well as that he is not a REAL scientist.
Originally posted by NorthWolfe CND
reply to post by VIKINGANT
Yes he does, please check your own posts, the second one to be more precise...
yet he does not entertain the “theory” that life might exist elsewhere?
I should have said
So he is “mainly interested in theoretical astrophysics” yet he does not entertain the “theory” that life existing elsewhere might have the technology to travel here?
life forms from another planet, if such exist
1) Who is the Vatican to say what is OK or isn't OK for people to believe in?
2) Believing has nothing to do with proof...
3) He would do fine, due to the lack of intelligent forms on this post and on most of ATS...
Originally posted by Promecus
Who said I was talking about a gas giant? Besides, who is to say that life doesn't exist on Jupiter or Saturn? Have you been there lately?
Originally posted by Promecus
And those planets do have a solid surface, but have a large thick atmosphere. What, did you believe they were just giant balls of gas?
Originally posted by Promecus
And I'm trying to point out that a planet doesn't have to be Earth-like in order to support life. And yes, life is great at adapting to its environment. Everything from a polar bear to an ant and everything in between has evolved in such a way that suits its environment. Read a book please.
Originally posted by Promecus
And there you have it. I quote "life-as-we-know-it"...Because I'm certain we know very little about all forms of life.
Originally posted by Promecus
But again, I re-iterate, that doesn't mean that such life doesn't exist.
Originally posted by Promecus
And I quote
"Yes, because everyone who disagrees with the UFO believers is either a mindless, idiotic sheeple or a plant from the powers-that-be to try lead everyone astray"
Originally posted by Promecus
Oh? I'm very sorry to disagree with you on that one.
en.wikipedia.org...
Again, please read a book or something.
Originally posted by Promecus
Not at all. It is very possible that our actions here could have sent several forms of radiation into the universe that other life forms can pick up on.
Originally posted by Promecus
And, did you forget about that probe we launched way-back-when that was broadcasting a friendly greeting? I want to say it was called Voyager....but I can't really remember now.
Originally posted by Promecus
Besides, if they have the tech to bring themselves all the way here who knows what else they can do. Perhaps finding life on distant planets, to them, is like falling off a log.
Originally posted by NorthWolfe CND
reply to post by Promecus
The good Dr. did not say if life existed or not, he said that there was no PROOF that extraterrestrial life forms visited planet Earth...
As far as I am concerned you can Believe in what you want, just don't mix your beliefs with PROOF...I personally believe in Santa, the tooth fairy and in the Wizard of OZ...