There is a recurring and unsettling trend in the accounts of people being abducted by supernatural beings from their beds, cars, or peaceful forest pathways. As mentioned before, those who claim to have been abducted often exhibit symptoms that are eerily similar to those of others who have experienced demonic oppression. Paralysis, inability to cry out or move, and an overpowering sensation of dread and panic are all experienced by victims of demonic attack and alien abduction alike. They talk about lost time, experiences that seem both real and dreamlike, and a sense of being mistreated by forces they can neither comprehend nor fight. People who have experienced such spiritual assaults describe being unable to move or talk, as well as intense fear that goes beyond normal apprehension or trepidation. The similarities are too obvious to ignore.
Another aspect that connects these two occurrences is that of manipulation and deception. Many abductees report feeling duped or manipulated by the aliens they interact with. In John 8:43-45 (KJV), satan is called the father of lies:
Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
Another place where the distinction between the extraterrestrial and demonic dissolves is in the physical and spiritual anguish that accompanies these abductions. Physical aches, nightmares, and a persistent feeling of spiritual disturbance that follows them long after contact are all described by abductees. Demonic oppression victims frequently speak of long-lasting bodily and spiritual ramifications, which is evidence of the significant influence these experiences can have.
The well-known UFO researcher Dr. Jacques Vallée offers a fascinating viewpoint on these linkages. In his book, Passport to Magonia: From Folklore to Flying Saucers from 1969, Vallée examines the connections between contemporary UFO sightings and past claims of encounters with extraterrestrial life. His comparisons bring out the spiritual aspects of the situation even more, connecting the modern and the mystical. Both alien abductions and demonic oppression involve deception, manipulation, and fear. This points to a fight that goes beyond the physical world.
The overlapping of these two events calls into question the conventional view of alien encounters. It encourages us to view these encounters as representations of an invisible, spiritual conflict rather than merely a physical contact with extraterrestrial beings. In fact, we might be more accurate by calling them interdimensional instead of extraterrestrial. This is perfectly in line with what the Bible teaches about these fallen entities.