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Thomas Aquinas is linked to the concept of extraterrestrial intelligence because he theorized that stars could be animated by souls, which he interpreted as a form of extraterrestrial intelligence as noted in [1] and [2]. Additionally, [3] discusses his theological considerations regarding the potential for divine incarnation in other natures, which is often analyzed in the context of extraterrestrial intelligent life.
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith: A Brief History of ... catholicscientists.org 2 facts
claimSt. Thomas Aquinas allowed for the possibility that stars were animated by souls and were living creatures, which he considered a form of extraterrestrial intelligence.
claimThomas Aquinas concluded that God could have chosen to join His divine nature to another numerically different human nature in addition to the incarnation in Christ, though Aquinas did not specifically intend this to refer to extraterrestrial intelligent life.