Expert: Sal - 3/16/2007

Question
Dear Sal,

             Long time no speak lol. Any how what is your opinion on the Russian President Putin many say that since his birth he was born in June 7,1952. I think I got his birth date right anyways they claimed that he was the antichrist. Because his birth sign was Jupiter. Do you think that this is true or false? What does the catholic church say about July 7,2007. You know I am going to Puerto Rico that day. An my birthday is next saturday. I will be 21 yes lol. Also what is your believe on aliens is it real or fake. Did God creat them. How is it possible that the earth is billion years old and in the bible God created the earth in 7 whole days? Some catholics believe the earth is 7,000 years old or 12,000 years old. What do you  think on this subject matter?  

Answer
Dear Jacquline:

I personally do not see Putin as the Antichrist. In one sense anyone that opposes Catholicism is a antichrist, but not THE antichrist.

The Catholic Church has no statement about July, 7, 2007.

I personally do not believe in aliens. If they exist God created them.

God created during a period of six “days” then he ceased creation on the seventh “day”. The length of time of each of these “days” is disputed. I don’t have a firm opinion on the age of the earth although I believe it may be very old—billions of years.

Have a great birthday!

God Be With You,
Sal