Gold, Frankincense and Mars

James Martin, S.J.December 02, 2009

Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., Vatican astronomer and all-around smart scientist, explains to Stephen Colbert why the Second Person of the Trinity could be otherworldy in a way somewhat different than, well, just listen...

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Marie Rehbein

15 years 4 months ago

I liked the part about the angels, but the idea that life on other planets would be anything like human life given how much more non-human life there is even on this planet seems a little far-fetched.

ANTHONY ANDREASSI

15 years 4 months ago

What a great advertisement for Christian faith! A highly intelligent Jesuit, an expert in his field, who is not afraid to discuss ideas that push conventional boundaries. And he has a sharp sense of humor. His last comment even seemed to get one up on Colbert. Job well done, Brother.

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