I believe it important that both believers and unbelievers understand the difference between the teaching of Eckhart Tolle and Christianity. Here's a brief post to introduce you to a few of the significant differences. (Note, I've just been exposed to Tolle, but it doesn't seem to take long to discern the differences) Context (the problem)Taken from here .: Despite Oprah and Eckhart's reduction of Christianity to but one "way" amongst many other equally legitimate ways to God, and their calling Christ a "revolutionary" who has been misunderstood by the Church, and who simply came to manifest "Christ-consciousness", a quick search through the internet reveals that many Christians are following Oprah in attempting to fuse together the teachings of Eckhart, and the doctrines of the historical Christian church. Great website to gain quick summary of Eckhart's beliefs/teachings: Ripples on the Surface of Being Key Responses by Eckhart To...
I have no issue with scientific discovery of the universe, inasmuch as it falls within our duty to understand the works of God in Creation.
That being said, I think that the heavens declare the glory of God and that Earth and the life that inhabits it is a unique and miraculous one-time occurrence created through and for the work of Christ as Savior and Judge.
This video is a good watch to get an idea of things that shape my thinking, scientifically (and just to clarify - this is substantiation for my theology, whereas Scripture is the foundation).
Here is another great article that frames a good approach to understanding and skepticism of "scientific" claims around extraterrestrial life.
Here is another one from 2007 when yet another planet was announced.
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