It appears that science has finally created life of its own. Yep, a bacterium like cell has been synthetically built from scratch. DNA mapped by computers, based off a true life form, a self-replicating life form has been produced.
So what do I think about this? I've invested very little thought in the understanding the ramifications as they will need to progress far further for the changes to become significant. It does mean though, that perhaps there will in the future be ways to create a system of sustainable energy based on synthetic life.
As to what it means to religious life, nothing yet. I don't think any religions feel themselves under pressure. The real pressure will come if intelligent life can be designed from scratch by computers some centuries in the future. There is not likely to be any backlash thus far.
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