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He acknowledged the logical argument that the universe's vastness suggests a high probability of alien life, yet emphasized the lack of definitive evidence. This viewpoint aligns with the scientific tradition of reserving judgment until credible proof is available.
The Religious and Theological Dimension
A significant portion of the debate touched on the theological implications of extraterrestrial life. Matt Walsh argued that the absence of evidence does not equate to evidence of absence, especially considering the enormous size of the universe—estimated to contain over 100 billion galaxies, each with hundreds of billions of stars and planets.