Topics:<\/b> Creation; Creator; Life<\/p>\n
References:<\/b> Psalm 95:1\u20135; Isaiah 45:18<\/p>\n
In the vast universe, few systems can support life. According to Dr. Seth Shostak, an astronomer with the SETI [Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence] Institute, the following conditions must be present to support life:<\/p>\n
\u2022 The system\u2019s star (\u201csun\u201d) must not be a giant star, because those burn out before life can fully develop.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The system\u2019s star must not be a dwarf star, because such a star locks in the close planets, meaning \u201cone side of the planet forever faces its sun, resulting in horrific weather and unlikely venues for life.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2022 The system\u2019s star cannot be a double star, because the unusual gravitational forces created by a double star sun might not allow stable planetary systems.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The system\u2019s star must not be a young star, because stars less than one billion years old have not had enough time for life to develop.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ideally, the planet would have a large moon, which creates active tides.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The planet should have tectonic activity, which causes metals to be pushed up to the surface, since metals are valuable to a technological civilization.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The planet should have a large planet farther out in its solar system, which by its great gravitational pull cleans the inner solar system of deadly asteroids and comets.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The planet should not have a highly elliptical orbit, which is unsuitable for incubating life.<\/p>\n
\u2022 For life to live on the surface, the planet must have an atmosphere. \u201cVery small planets lose their air, and very large planets tend to sport poisonous atmosphere. Earth-sized planets are ideal.\u201d<\/p>\n
It just so happens that Earth meets all these conditions.<\/p>\n
\u2014\u201cThe Search for Intelligent Life in Space\u201d course outline (The Teaching Company Limited Partnership, 1999)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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