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Today in the religion and sci-fi class, we discussed some of the theological issues that arise at the intersection between Christianity and extraterrestrial intelligence, if the latter exists. The student who presented found a phenomenal number of images relevant to the subject. This one (found online here<\/a>) is my favorite, as it sums up one of the theological issues that could arise, depending on how one understands incarnation and atonement:<\/p>\n

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