A Christian Astrophysicist Answers Common Questions about the Search for Life-Friendly Planets

How do we make sense of what we hear on the news about the discovery of life on other planets? How many of these claims are blown out of proportion or exaggerated? And how close are scientists to finding life on other planets?

Christian astrophysicist Dr. Jeff Zweerink helps readers discern the difference between science fiction and scientific fact when it comes to the search for life on other planets.

In Is There Life Out There?, Dr. Zweerink answers common questions about life on other planets in an easy-to-understand format to help Christians tackle their fears about science and faith. This includes answering one of the most important questions of all: IF scientists find life on other planets, then would that disprove Christianity?

Questions include:

• Must life be carbon-based?
• What does “habitable” mean?
• How would we know if life exists out there?
• Does a multiverse exist?
• Why isn’t Pluto a planet?
• Is global warming bad?
• Is Star Wars realistic?
• Isn’t it arrogant to think we are the only life?
• What does the Bible say about life on other planets?
• What kinds of life are possible?
• Why did God wait so long to create humans?
• Would the discovery of ET disprove Christianity?
• Must ET exist?

This is a great book to share with a student in your life who is curious to explore these questions.

 

Selected Endorsements

“If you’re as curious as I am, you’ve probably wondered about the possibility of alien life in the universe. Are there other planets suitable for life as we know it? Could aliens ever visit us, or have they visited us in the past? Would the existence of aliens mean that Christianity is untrue? There’s no one better to ask than Jeff Zweerink. Jeff tackles the subject matter from the perspective of an astrophysicist and Christian believer, and he’s written a book everyone can understand. Is There Life Out There? is thorough and scientifically informative, while still engaging and accessible. If recent headlines and current scientific discoveries have piqued your interest in the possibility of alien life in the universe, get this book now.”

—J. Warner Wallace, cold-case detective, author of Cold-Case Christianity, God’s Crime Scene, and Forensic Faith

“ Is There Life Out There? brings fresh insights to some of the most pressing science-faith issues of our day. Dr. Zweerink helped me think more clearly about some of my own questions related to the existence of life on other planets and what that would mean for the Christian faith. This is both an enjoyable and thoughtful book.”

—Sean McDowell, PhD, Biola University professor, popular speaker, and author of A New Kind of Apologist

“Who hasn’t wondered if complex life exists beyond our planet? But where does sound science stop and science fiction begin? And where does the Bible fit into this discussion? That’s why I am glad that Christian astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink has written this accessible book bringing the latest science to bear on these and other fascinating questions! Christians who want to better understand how science and faith can interact will greatly benefit from the expertise of Dr. Zweerink on this guided tour.”

–Jonathan Morrow, speaker, author of Questioning the Bible