| Subject: Re: Religion, a thorny issue in ufology, even for UFO Disclosure |
| From: "Sir Arthur C.B.E. Wholeflaffers A.S.A." <science@zzz.com> |
| Date: 14/10/2009, 18:47 |
| Newsgroups: alt.alien.visitors,alt.alien.research,alt.paranet.ufo,sci.skeptic,alt.religion |
On Oct 13, 11:57 am, Norio Hayakawa <noriohayak...@rocketmail.com>
wrote:
RELIGION, A THORNY ISSUE IN UFOLOGY, EVEN FOR UFO DISCLOSURE
by Norio Hayakawa
October 13, 2009
Religion is indeed a thorny issue, no doubt about it. Religion is
basically about beliefs. In this sense, beliefs in UFOs (especially
as physical spacecraft piloted by advanced, physical extra-terrestrial
entities, hopefully to save our planet from eventual destruction and
help us bring in the New Age) is, unfortunately, still no different
from religious beliefs.
Therefore, if there ever will be a full UFO Disclosure that will
validate such reality, then such religious beliefs will completely
disappear.
The so-called Christian ufology seems to have made a definite inroad
into this strange field, especially in recent years. Christian
ufology, for the most part, postulates that UFOs are demonic
manifestations of malevolent, fallen angels preparing to deceive
mankind for the last time before Christ returns.
Many fundamentalist Christians also seem to hold the belief that two
thirds of angelic entities in this entire universe are benevolent and
that the remaining one third are the fallen entities that are
deceptively posing as emissaries from advanced extra-terrestrial
civilizations.
I began UFO research around 1962 and was a strong proponent of the
E.T. hypothesis of the origins of UFOs. However, around 1978 I began
to abandon such hypothesis. I was affected by John A. Keel and
others, such as Dr. Jacques Vallee who postulated that the UFO
phenomenon may not necessarily be of E.T. origin.
The book that influenced me most was THE EDGE OF REALITY (1975),
written by Dr. Vallee and Dr. Allen Hynek. To be honest, even today I
am uncertain as to what 'reality' really is.
John A. Keel once said that 'ufology' is equivalent to 'demonology'.
And John A. Keel never even described himself as a Christian
ufologist, nor has Dr. Vallee.
John A. Keel and Dr. Jacques Vallee remain two of my greatest heroes
in ufology.
The bottom line is that we all need to look beyond our linear thinking
and not be enslaved by the so-called empirical science and its
methodology. We need to depart from the physical, nuts-and-bolts
concept of ufology.
I do not mind the mainstream categorizing ufology as "pseudo-
science". Moreover, what is more truly amazing is that the study of
"dimensions", "parallel dimensions", "ultra-dimensionalities", etc.
are part of quantum physics.
Therefore, surprisingly enough, there is a fine line between "pseudo-
science" and "dimensional" studies.
Finally, on a strange note, if a full UFO Disclosure really were to be
made, it would have to be made either by the alleged UFO entities
themselves or by the government, or possibly even together.
Personally I believe that the day that happens (whichever one will
come out first to disclose) many people will feel that it will be one
of the greatest days in earth's history.
On the other hand, some other people may feel that it will be the
beginning of the end of the system of things in an ominous way.
Whatever the case will be, EVERYTHING in this world will change
forever from that point on......EVERYTHING !!
http://www.myspace.com/noriohayakawa
Well stated. If the study of UFOs and ETs show us anything, it is
that Earth's religions were made out of whole cloth. Religions in a
way are simplistic answers to very complex and perhaps unanswerable
questions. Although UFOs/ETs does prove that there are advanced
intelligences in our vast universe, and that is cause for relief.
Anything conclusions drawn after that is pure speculation. In a very
real way, religion is a control mechanism by the power elite for the
vast majority of the people, and it works.