I remember reading from more than one absolutist on this board saying if they found life on another planet that they would begin to question their religion.

Well that day has arrived.

Okay okay, just another powerful marker that there probably was life. Fine, not as quiet as exciting. Evidence is getting pretty compelling though.

https://www.space.com/40819-mars-methane-organics-curiosity-rover.html

I am confident plenty will spin it with "well that is not really a sign of life!" Good luck defining life that closely...

I highly doubt very many people are going to abandon their religion. Powerful evidence contrary to religion existed before, just 1 more to the pile is not likely to change very many people's minds.

It is kind of fun to sit back and watch the apologist squirm though.

Still what an amazing discovery and story. All the scientist knew, that this day was inevitable, and that: they will find proof of life on Mars soon enough only a matter of time, and that day is today.

Life is now proven to not be isolated to only Earth. Guess we earthlings are not so special after all ;)

Thoughts anyone?

*Edited to keep claim of life in line with what has been found.