I love discussing the potential reactions of totally imaginary beings -- ((of which we know absolutely nothing even if one grants purely for the sake of argument that such beings might exist)) -- to signals from us.

But......the existence of such creatures has become an article of faith for some.  To suggest that perhaps it's all derived from the pages of Astounding Stories -- or from Star Trek -- in much the same fashion that the ancients derived their own speculative ideas through stories centered around made-up mythologies...........is considered by some to be reactionary at best: and outright blasphemous at worst.  Aliens have become (for some) a tenet of prevailing faith for the Modern Age.  An Age in which we've happily replaced the ancient myths with new ones.

Star Trek has shown us that it's the Way.  Those who take such beliefs to their ultimate conclusion join up with wacky cults.

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