Following renewed public interest in UFOs and alleged government disclosures, writer Laura Maxwell offers a perspective shaped by her past involvement in Spiritualism and the occult. Drawing on her personal experiences and Christian faith, she argues that reported alien encounters may have a spiritual rather than extraterrestrial explanation.

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On 8 May 2026, the U.S. government began releasing a large batch of declassified UAP (UFO) files as part of a transparency initiative. The files include claims about the recovery of UFO craft and technologies, as well as biological evidence of living and deceased non-human intelligence.

Belief in aliens has existed since ancient times. In the 1800s, spiritualist Helena Blavatsky, often regarded as the mother of the New Age movement, famously shared messages allegedly channelled from Ascended Masters. The “Galactic Federation of Light” claims that multiple alien races exist—Arcturians, Pleiadians, Sirians, and others. They say they are our creators, guiding humanity through a process of spiritual awakening. They also teach that Jesus is an Ascended Master and that Lucifer is an angel of light, not Satan.

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In the 1900s, Blavatsky’s protégé Alice Bailey released books through the Lucifer Publishing House. Her “alien guides” predicted the Externalisation of the Hierarchy for 2025, to initiate the Golden Age of Aquarius and save our planet, along with the man they claim is the “Messiah.” This promises world peace and healing. Myself and other Christians see this as ushering in the Antichrist’s takeover before Christ’s return.

Even some non-Christian astrophysicists and paranormal investigators admit aliens can behave like biblical demons.

Even some non-Christian astrophysicists and paranormal investigators admit aliens can behave like biblical demons. Famous ufologist John Keel said they are not from outer space but interdimensional, while Jacques Vallée said he cannot blame scholars for believing they are demons.

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I had years of occult experience with such entities before I became a Christian. I have seen “aliens and craft” materialise and dematerialise, just like “ghosts.” We know that parrots can mimic human voices and mechanical noises such as helicopters, how much more can supernatural beings imitate alien craft? Paranormal disturbances can make objects appear and even produce light anomalies. In biblical accounts, angels and demons did physical things. They can defy the laws of physics. Sometimes chariots were used. Jesus walked on water and through walls (John 20:19).

“Ghosts and aliens,” whether appearing good or evil, attack people. When we were Spiritualists, my mother and I suffered such abuse. Desperate for help, we became Christians. As we couldn’t find a church that knew how to minister to people like us, and my dear mother was diagnosed as mentally ill. Incarcerated in a psychiatric hospital, she later tragically committed suicide. This is not a unique outcome.

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For almost thirty years, I have been involved in Christian deliverance ministry, casting out evil spirits and stopping “paranormal assaults and alien abductions” in Christ’s name and power. 

For almost thirty years, I have been involved in Christian deliverance ministry, casting out evil spirits and stopping “paranormal assaults and alien abductions” in Christ’s name and power. Many of us saw the ‘aliens’ morph back into demons. These are not extraterrestrial beings or craft, but interdimensional demonic manifestations and deceptions. I have never been contacted again by “aliens or ghosts” in thirty years. Countless others worldwide testify likewise (Ephesians 6:12). I interviewed ex-contactees, such as Eddie Bennett, for my podcast. He shared another red flag: the aliens in his UFO cult demanded everyone renounce Jesus.

Demons lie about Jesus and the afterlife, mimicking dead family members, posing as gods, etc. They teach reincarnation and deny sin, or the need for forgiveness through Christ and His death on Calvary’s cross. Much of the public is unaware of the evidence amassed by historians, scientists, archaeologists, etc., in the academic field of apologetics, proving the life of Jesus, His death on the cross, and His resurrection.

The media, including Spielberg’s film Disclosure Day, fuels alien narratives. Even Christians are asking questions, but the silence from many pastors is deafening. A great delusion is prophesied. 1 Timothy 4:1 warns of this great apostasy: “In the last days, some will abandon the faith and follow doctrines taught by demons.” Ufologist Steven Greer offers CE-5, an occult course contacting aliens using meditation and telepathy. Other channelers offer similar classes. I strongly advise against this. The UN warns that if aliens contact you, don’t reply. I wholeheartedly agree: “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them” (Ephesians 5:11).

If you have not accepted Christ as your Saviour, please do so now. Ask Him to forgive you. Trust that He will protect your soul. Resist fear and walk in His peace. To break free from contact, you need to repent and stop all involvement. Destroy related books and items. Then have the demons cast out. If assaulted, call on Christ, declaring His blood shed on the cross against the demons. This is often successful. If not, seek a minister’s help. Like gifts of healing, prophecy, tongues, etc., not all Christians are equipped to deal with demons. Find an experienced deliverance ministry, even using online videos.



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Laura Maxwell is a Christian author and speaker, warning from her inside knowledge of spiritualism, that occult deceptions have become widespread in mainstream society and the church. ourspiritualquest.comView full Profile

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