Gods and aliens

[sawyl]

According to a Vatican astronomer, the existence of aliens can't be ruled out and, interestingly, that they might be free of original sin. I presume that the rational for this is that original sin comes down from Adam and that aliens, not being of Adam's line, do not bear Adam's sin. Which, handily, means that the aliens would not require a messiah to die for their sins, which in turn explains humanity's unique position in having Christ die to absolve their sins. Which all seems awfully convenient...