Astrobiology and Religion - The Need for Reason and Dialogue

Explore a thought-provoking seminar from the European Astrobiology Institute where Jacques Arnould of CNES France examines the complex relationship between astrobiology and religion, addressing humanity's age-old fascination with extraterrestrial life and supernatural beings. Delve into critical questions about how religious traditions might respond to the discovery of extraterrestrial life, while examining the philosophical intersections between scientific and religious perspectives on the origin of life and the possibility of other life forms in the universe. Learn how monotheistic religions approach these fundamental questions, analyze the challenges posed by creationist movements, and understand the importance of fostering meaningful dialogue between scientific and religious communities in the context of astrobiological discoveries.