It really does seem to boil down to two opposing concepts, with a spectrum of combinations in the middle.

At one end, we are divinely created in God's image, unique, and thus Alone in the universe.

On the other end, we are a product of random events and evolution.


I favor the middle ground in between both extremes, believing that we were divinely 'guided'. This leaves open the option for Aliens.

If we were a product of chance, then life has no purpose.