This is a new argument for "God" brought forth by Lincoln Cannon. I find it quite interesting as the more humankind progresses and the more science advances, the more probable this argument seems to be. This is not any Church's doctrine, but just someone's thoughts.
Here is my
rough abstract of the argument.
First, we must assume that we will either go extinct before becoming an advanced civilization or mankind becoming an advanced civilization is probable. It does not matter how long it will take us to become an advanced civilization, just that it's possible.
If it is possible for us to become an advanced civilization, we must assume that this could have been possible elsewhere in the Universe before we were able to become an advanced civilization. If advanced civilizations do exist, why should we suppose they would interact with us in ways that are only slightly more advanced than our current capacities? Would we not see their communications with us as "magic" or supernatural?
If mankind is able to progress to a point that it could create other worlds and start life on these worlds, could we not assume that our world is another creation from another civilization? If a civilization was able to reach this point, we can assume that this civilization must be benevolent as to not destroy itself before reaching this point. This civilization would probably have many of the attributes that we contribute to God.
Here is a link where you can download the actual argument:
http://transfigurism.org/community/f...entry4740.aspx
Anyways, I just thought it was interesting and wondered if any of you had any thoughts on it.