“… the children of Israel went up and harnessed out of the land of Egypt. And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light…” (Exodus 13:18,21.) The story continues with a pursuit by the Egyptian army. “And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them… but it gave light by night to [the Hebrews]: so that the [Egyptians] came not near the other all the night.” (Exodus 14:19-20.)
Since literal clouds don’t have fiery pillars, one can reasonably conclude that the object was something very different – perhaps a UFO with a descending beam of light. One is also forced to wonder how the Israelites got across the Red Sea. Could they have been flown across?
The prophet Ezekiel, a frequent recipient of extraterrestrial visitations, described a strange object in the sky:
“And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it…” (Ezekiel 1:4.)
This could very well be a modern-day account of a UFO sighting: a swirling wind accompanied by a huge disk-shaped object surrounded by an intense glow. Ezekiel goes on to describe the strange craft descending from the sky, noting its resemblance to a spinning wheel and mentioning that it is piloted by a powerful-looking being.
In another incredible incident, the transfiguration of Jesus Christ, we find an excellent array of UFO-related phenomena (Matthew 17:2,5-6.)
First of all, Jesus Christ brought his disciples up on a mountain, where he showed himself as the glorious figure of a godly superhuman.
“And [Jesus] was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light….” Then a strange object appears in the sky, provoking intense fear in the onlookers. “… behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud…. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.”
Finally, we read in Luke’s version of the story that “… they feared as they entered into the cloud.” (Luke 9:34.) What more may have transpired that was never put down on paper?
The subject of alien abduction is certainly one of the most controversial aspects of the whole phenomenon. In light of this fact, I expect that many people will erupt in vitriolic anger at my argument that it occurred in biblical times. So be it. The evidence remains available for all to see if they are willing to look at it objectively.
People have concocted the most ridiculous stereotypes about angels: these powerful beings have become winged cherubs strumming harps and so forth, a view that is totally uncorroborated by the Bible or any other ancient text. In reality, the Bible repeatedly shows angels provoking fear in those who see them, which shows that not all extraterrestrial encounters are necessarily pleasant and that some definitely involve emotionless greys who must carry out certain disturbing tasks.
Probably the best ancient example of standard alien abduction is the story of “Jacob’s ladder” – the tale referred to and parodied in this essay’s introduction.
“And he [Jacob] dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it. And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said…. thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest…. And Jacob awaked out of his sleep… And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place!” (Genesis 28:12-17.)
Intense fear and genetic manipulation are the two most commonly reported aspects of a type-four extraterrestrial encounter. Realize that one’s “seed” must be taken in order to be spread around the world. Also consider the fact that the only way a virgin woman can get pregnant and bear a child is through artificial insemination. UFO abductees today have experienced anomalous pregnancies that suddenly end mid-term with no miscarriage. Even young adolescent girls have been confirmed pregnant by gynecologists who find physical evidence of virginity… and the fetuses disappear just as mysteriously as they appeared.
Is it possible that the virgin birth of Jesus Christ was a deliberate genetic project conducted by the superhumans? Could he literally have been a demigod like so many other messianic leaders of the ancient world?
“HERESY !” shout the fundamentalists. “SATANIC BLASPHEMY !”
Yes, I suppose I shall burn in the eternal hellfire of damnation like everyone else who raises controversial questions in the face of the religious establishment. But seriously, consider that Jesus was far from unique. The Aztecs believed in a messiah who derived his lighter skin tone and heavier facial hair from godly genes – Quetzalcoatl was created and sent down to improve their civilization, and the much later arrival of the white conquistadore Cortes was mistakenly considered the demigod’s second coming. The Egyptians wrote copiously about their own messiah Imhotep, a demigod who built the first pyramid and taught them advanced sciences, only to ascend to the heavens one day leaving behind tremendous legends and a much improved society. The Mesopotamians had their Gilgamesh, the Mayas their Kukulkan; and the list goes on.