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Demonology is the branch of theology that focuses on the specific topic of demons and unclean spirits. Some approaches discuss how one can supernatural communication with demons through the use of occult practices. It also studies topics concerning exorcism and other forbidden practices involving fallen angels and demons.

It is closely related to theistic Satanism and the occult.

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 It is closely related to theistic [[Satanism]] and the [[occult]].
-== Demons as an explanation for UFO sitings ==
-''See also:'' [[UFO]]
-The two major hypotheses attempting to explain UFOs are the Extra-Terrestrial Hypothesis (ETH) which posits that UFOs contain beings from elsewhere in space, and the Inter-Dimensional Hypothesis (IDH) which posits that the “visitors” are not part of our physical universe but are from another dimension.
-Lynn Catoe, senior bibliographer for the library of Congress, created an entry on UFO bibliography for the [[United States Air Force]] Office of Scientific Research. After a two-year investigation, in which she reviewed thousands of documents, Catoe stated:<ref name=Reason>Authors unknown. "[http://www.letusreason.org/NAM25.htm A UFO 2nd Coming]." Let Us Reason Ministries, 2007. Retrieved November 3, 2007.</ref><ref name=Gleghorn>Gleghorn, Michael. "[http://www.probe.org/cults-and-world-religions/cults-and-world-religions/ufos-and-alien-beings.html UFO's and Alien Beings]." Probe Ministries. Retrieved November 3, 2007.</ref> "A large part of the available UFO literature...deals with subjects like mental telepathy, automatic writing and invisible entities...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 phenomenon which have long been known to [[Theology|theologians]] and parapsychologists.
-Prominent UFO researcher John Keel concurred. After surveying the literature on demonology Keel stated:<ref name=Gleghorn/>"The manifestations and occurrences described in this imposing literature are similar if not entirely identical to the UFO phenomenon itself."
-[[Image:Carl weiland.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|Dr. [[Carl Wieland]] was one of the founders of [[Creation Ministries International]] ]]
-Gary Bates of [[Creation Ministries International]] also makes the case that UFO's and alien visitors are in fact demonic visitations.  He states that ETH is invalidated due to our knowledge of our own solar system and the physical difficulties of interstellar travel.  He applies the interdimensional hypothesis (IDH) to include the supernatural, and thus says that the IDH fits the position that "visitors" are demonic.  He shows from abduction and encounter reports that the "visitors" are known to lie.  They have claimed to be from various planets in our own solar system; only abandoning such claims as scientific research and observation show the claims to be deceitful.  He has also drawn parallels with the "visitors" activities and the activities of demons known from scripture and history.  This activity includes regularly attacking scripture.  Bates relates some of the names given by "visitors" and shows the similarity to names of false gods in the Old Testament and fallen angels in the aprochyphal book of Enoch.  Bates also reports that Christians do not experience "alien abductions".<ref>[http://www.alienintrusion.com  Alien Intrusion]</ref>
-[[Astronomy|Astronomer]] Dr. [[Hugh Ross]] states that ninety-nine percent of what people have told him were UFOs, experienced astronomers can identify as a [[star]], cluster, or other object in the night sky. The 1 percent of sightings, which he calls residual UFOs, have attracted his attention.<ref name=Blade>Tarjanyi, Judy. "[http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73122266402007&Avis=TO&Dato=20030104&Kategori=NEWS10&Lopenr=101040052&Ref=AR Astronomer links UFOs to Occultism]." ''The Toledo Blade'', January 4, 2003. Retrieved November 3, 2007.</ref> According to Dr. Ross very few astronomers have seen residual UFOs.<ref name=Blade/>
-The following newspaper excerpt<ref name=Blade/> summarizes Dr. Ross's findings:
-{{cquote|In 1969, however, Dr. Ross met two astronomers who were having regular UFO encounters. Both also happened to be involved in occult activity.
-Upon investigation, Dr. Ross consistently found a connection between occult involvement and residual UFO encounters. For example, he said, countries with a high degree of occult activity such as Russia during the Soviet era, France, and certain parts of Brazil also had high percentages of UFO encounters. During Russia?s Soviet period when every expression of religion except occult activity had been outlawed, he said, “Russians were seeing UFOs at five to eight times the rate Americans were.}}
-[[Christian apologetics|Christian apologists]] who reject naturalistic explanations of life such as the [[theory of evolution]] argue that difficult to explain UFOs are spiritual in nature and not amenable to naturalistic explanation.<ref>
-*[http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4217643/k.5903/UFOs_and_Alien_Beings.htm UFOs and Alien Beings]
-*[http://www.letusreason.org/NAM25.htm A UFO 2nd coming]
-*[http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/lifemars.html Are We Alone in the Universe?]
-*[http://www.creation.com/content/view/2995/ Alien Life/UFO Questions and Answers UFO Questions and Answers]
-*[http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/alien.asp Alien Life/UFO Questions and Answers UFO Questions and Answers]</ref> Gary Bates of [[Creation Ministries International]] wrote a book entitled ''Alien Intrusion'' which gives a biblical Christian perspective on the unscientific notions of extraterrestrial life and UFUlogy.<ref>http://www.alienintrusion.com/main.html</ref>
 ==See also==
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 * [[Astrology]]
 * [[Occult]]
-==  References ==
-{{reflist|2}}
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