Stupid things religious people say

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Now that the evidence of extraterrestrial presence on Earth is obviously mounting [wink, wink], theology professors are pondering where the aliens fit in their fantasy world among the myriad of mythological creatures they wholeheartedly believe in.

Evidence for UFOs is mounting. But some Christians worry they’re demonic. How can we discern the truth?

As a theology professor, I’ve long been captivated by this aspect of the story. Religious concerns (specifically, the demon hypothesis) have increasingly made their way into the core part of the UFO narrative - not just, allegedly, at the Pentagon, but also in the public. For example, former astronaut Charlie Duke (the 10th man to walk on the moon) says UAPs are “real,” but they are “demonic beings.” He adds that, “Nothing human can make a 90-degree turn at 3,000 miles an hour and survive.” The purpose behind showing off their extraordinary capabilities is “to draw [people] away from the real God.” Tucker Carlson recently made similar claims.

I asked Elizondo whether these intelligence officials presented any evidence for their demon hypothesis. The answer was no. But he tries to understand the other side’s point nonetheless. This was clear from the question he asked me: “If you thought God told you this was demonic, wouldn’t you be afraid?” Elizondo admits that everyone needs to be open to the various hypotheses, including the spiritual ones. “Maybe they’re right - maybe it is demonic,” he said. “But either way, we need to investigate further to find out.”

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