Description
The spectre of the UFO, as popularized by shows such as The 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 Religions critically 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.
Author: Christopher Partridge
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07/03/2003
Pages: 383
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.42w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780415263245
ISBN10: 0415263247
BISAC Categories:
- Body, Mind & Spirit | UFOs & Extraterrestrials
- Religion | Cults
- Religion | Comparative Religion
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