Have We Found Another Habitable Planet?

An Earth-like planet exists; how does Judaism perceive this? Doesn't it deny intelligent life outside Earth? Thank you.

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Hello and blessings,

Firstly, no type of life has been found on another planet.

The information you encountered is theoretical and not factual: this is because it is impossible to photograph the planet; rather, conditions must be speculated. In fact, every two years or so, astronomers announce a new planet that might support life. However, the data is too theoretical and not scientifically based. A decade ago, it was proven that our sun is very special in terms of the rays it emits, which enable the existence of life, compared to other suns in the universe that do not support life. There may be many more data points unknown to us that are necessary for the existence of life.

The Creator prepared all the conditions in our world to enable life, but it is doubtful all these conditions are completely ready on other planets.

Judaism does not necessarily deny but also does not confirm this. Please see our article on aliens:

https://www.hidabroot.org/he/article/80390

Best regards,

Daniel Bess