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Aliens and Soteriology

Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology

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Aliens, Soteriology, and the Nature of Redemption

This chapter explores the theological implications of extraterrestrial life in relation to Christian soteriology, questioning whether intelligent beings beyond Earth would need their own redemption. It discusses the nature of incarnation and the importance of maintaining Christocentrism amid inquiries into the potential salvation of these beings. The conversation also addresses critiques of treating aliens as demonic illusions and emphasizes the need for empirical evidence in understanding life beyond our planet.

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