wikitheism>Wikitheism import seed |
|
| (4 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) |
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| {| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin:0 0 1em 1em; width:320px;"
| | = Exotheology = |
| ! colspan="2" | Exotheology
| |
| |-
| |
| ! Family
| |
| | Modern / Theological field and speculative worldview
| |
| |-
| |
| ! Origin region
| |
| | Global theological and scientific discussion
| |
| |-
| |
| ! Founding period
| |
| | Modern and contemporary, especially 20th and 21st centuries CE
| |
| |-
| |
| ! Estimated adherents
| |
| | Not a religion with adherents; a field of theological speculation and belief formation.
| |
| |}
| |
|
| |
|
| '''Exotheology''' is the study and speculation about how theology, religion, ethics, salvation, creation, and sacred meaning would relate to extraterrestrial life or non-human intelligence. | | '''Exotheology''' is theological reflection on extraterrestrial life, nonhuman intelligence, cosmic religion, alien contact, and the place of humanity within a populated universe. |
|
| |
|
| == Overview == | | == Overview == |
|
| |
|
| Exotheology is not a single faith, but it is important for modern religion because it asks how existing and future theologies might change if intelligent extraterrestrial life were discovered. It overlaps with UFO religions, astrobiology, science fiction, Christian theology, space ethics, and cosmology. On Wikitheism it can serve as a bridge page for faiths and ideas about life beyond Earth.
| | This starter page is intended as a neutral reference entry. It can be expanded with history, beliefs, practices, symbols, texts, branches, notable figures, and related concepts. |
|
| |
|
| == Key beliefs == | | == Related pages == |
| | |
| * Extraterrestrial life could have religious and theological significance
| |
| * Human-centered theology may need reinterpretation in a populated cosmos
| |
| * Creation, incarnation, revelation, salvation, and ethics can be reconsidered beyond Earth
| |
| * Some versions are speculative within existing religions; others are independent spiritual ideas
| |
| * Claims about aliens should be distinguished from evidence-based astronomy and astrobiology
| |
| | |
| == Practices ==
| |
| | |
| * Theological writing and debate
| |
| * Speculative liturgy or prayer about cosmic life
| |
| * Study of astrobiology and philosophy of religion
| |
| * Discussion of UFO religions and space ethics
| |
| * Science fiction as theological imagination
| |
| | |
| == Places of worship ==
| |
| | |
| * Academic or interfaith setting
| |
| * Online discussion group
| |
| * Existing religious communities exploring the topic
| |
| * No standard exotheological temple
| |
| | |
| == Sacred texts ==
| |
| | |
| * Theological essays on extraterrestrial life
| |
| * Astrobiology and philosophy writings
| |
| * Science fiction with religious themes
| |
| * UFO religion writings in related movements
| |
| | |
| == Holidays and observances ==
| |
| | |
| * No universal observances
| |
| * Space exploration anniversaries in some communities
| |
| * Community-defined reflection days
| |
| | |
| == Branches and related traditions ==
| |
| | |
| * [[Raelism]] - A modern UFO religion with extraterrestrial creator beliefs.
| |
| * [[Terasem]] - A technology and space-oriented modern spiritual movement.
| |
| * [[Technotheism]] - A related category when technology and cosmic destiny are interpreted religiously.
| |
| | |
| == See also ==
| |
|
| |
|
| * [[Religion]] | | * [[Religion]] |
| * [[Theology]] | | * [[Theism]] |
| | * [[Religious symbols]] |
| | * [[Religious concepts and ideals]] |
| * [[Philosophy of religion]] | | * [[Philosophy of religion]] |
| * [[New Religious Movements]]
| |
| * [[Unaffiliated and Secular Worldviews]]
| |
| * [[Technotheism]]
| |
|
| |
|
| [[Category:Religions]]
| |
| [[Category:New Religious Movements]]
| |
| [[Category:Technology and religion]] | | [[Category:Technology and religion]] |
| | [[Category:Religion]] |
|
| |
|
Exotheology is theological reflection on extraterrestrial life, nonhuman intelligence, cosmic religion, alien contact, and the place of humanity within a populated universe.
This starter page is intended as a neutral reference entry. It can be expanded with history, beliefs, practices, symbols, texts, branches, notable figures, and related concepts.
