UFO religions

by Christopher Partridge

2021-01-08 18:26:58

The spectre of the UFO, as popularized by shows such asThe X-Files, has brought an astonishing slant to the face of modern religious practice. But what motivates the fantastical and sometimes sinister beliefs of UFO worshippers?UFO Religionscriticall... Read more
The spectre of the UFO, as popularized by shows such asThe X-Files, has brought an astonishing slant to the face of modern religious practice. But what motivates the fantastical and sometimes sinister beliefs of UFO worshippers?UFO Religionscritically examines some of the fascinating issues surrounding UFO worship - abduction narratives, UFO-based interpretations of other religions, the growth of pseudo-sciences purporting to explain UFOs, and the responses of the core scientific community to such claims. Focusing on contemporary global UFO groups including the Raelian Movement, Heaven''s Gate, Unarius and the Ansaaru Allah Community, it gives a clear profile of modern UFO controversies and beliefs. Less

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File size8.5 X 5.43 X 1 in
Print pages400
PublisherRoutledge
Publication date August 21, 2003
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780415263245
Christopher Partridge is Professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Religion at Lancaster University, UK. His research and writing focuses on alternative spiritual c...

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