The Evidence For Extraterrestrial Phenomena

Last time I commented on the source of extraterrestrial phenomena and how Satan is using such ideas as a method of opposing supernatural creation by God.  However, the question that must be asked is, "Is there any possibility to the existence of extraterrestrials?"  Once again allow me to quote extensively from Andre Kole's book Mind Games, "Robert Sheaffer is a student of UFOs.  He has spoken at conferences such as the National UFO Conference and the Smithsonian Institution UFO Symposium.  Sheaffer writes in his book, The UFO Verdict: Examining the Evidence, in which he applied rigid scientific methods to the UFO question.  The following was his conclusion, 'I maintain that we have found the answer to the question "What are UFOs?" through a rigorous application of the scientific method.  As an unexpected dividend, we find that we have also obtained the answer to the same question that might be raised about ESP, Bigfoot, the Lock Ness monster, "psychic" spoon-bending, and other dubious...phenomena.  Our answer must be that UFOs do not exist.  This answer is certain to disappoint many people who are eager to find that our galaxy...is populated by all manner of exotic and exciting creatures.  No one would be happier than I should it actually be discovered that our earth is paying host to strange creatures from some unknown planet or universe.  But wishing will not make it so.  And so long as we adhere to the scientific method (that is, to make factual statements about the real world, as opposed to seeking subjective mystical insight), we are forced to face up to the conclusion that UFOs as real and distinct entities simply do not exist.  Those who continue to insist otherwise are openly proclaiming their allegiance to a different worldview, on which, although popular, is incompatible with the worldview of science.'"  In the end, not only is the evidence against extraterrestrial existence, but God's Word itself stands against it simply by means of silence.  Why would God tell us of the creation of the universe and only mention his work on this particular planet if other life forms were created on other planets in that same universe?  Further, we must conclude that if there are other creations out there they could be no different or more advanced than us because everything that was made here was the best that God could possible make (Gen. 1:31).  To suggest that he could create something better, or worse, that would be different is to suggest that God's work in creation was not the best that it could be, and therefore to find fault in God's character.  So then, even if extraterrestrial life does exist (although science clearly refutes this notion) it would not be any different or more advanced than that which we find on earth itself.

The Essence Of Extraterrestrial Phenomena

What is the driving force behind the desire to see space aliens, flying saucers, and extraterrestrial phenomena?  It seems to originate more from Satan than it does from science.  Let me quote extensively from a book written by Andre Kole, an expert in occult phenomena.  The book is titled, "Mind Games: Exposing Today's Psychics, Frauds, and False Spiritual Phenomena."  He writes, "One U.S. Air Force report, 'UFO's and Related Subjects', [says] 'A large part of the available UFO literature is closely linked with mysticism and the metaphysical.  It deals with subjects like mental telepathy, automatic writing and invisible entities as well as phenomena like poltergeist manifestations and 'possession.'  Many of the UFO reports now being published in the popular press recount alleged incidents that are strikingly similar to demonic possession and psychic phenomena.'  John Keel, considered by many researchers to be the world's foremost expert on UFO's has reached a similar conclusion.  His firsthand research with those who have claimed a close encounter has let him to conclude that their experiences are 'similar if not entirely identical to those who have claimed contact with demons.'  His collaborator, Trevor Jones, has observed that 'a working knowledge of occult science...is indispensable to UFO investigation.'"  So then, we may conclude that the search for intelligent life outside of this earth is really nothing more than a search for something other than God and His creation.  It is, at it's very core, a search that Satan himself has originated and desires us to follow.  More on the "supposed" evidence of UFO's and extraterrestrial life will be written later.