Strieber's views on the alien abduction phenomenon
differ from many other ufology pundits, because he does
not claim to know what is going on. In fact, he doesn't even
know if these Visitors are from another planet. Strieber
suggests that these beings may be from another dimension,
and may have been visiting the Earth throughout its
entire history. Strieber points to strong correlations between
modern UFO/alien phenomenon, and the folklore/legends of the
past. For example, the faeries and the Little People
of Celtic tradition, as well as the legends of numerous
other cultures around the world. He also points to many
correlations in the Bible.
Strieber has also come under fire for his refusal to
support the "good vs. bad aliens" theory. In this theory,
the "good" aliens are the tall Nordic types (they look like
Vikings, basically), and the "bad" aliens are the Greys (short
beings with grey skin and large almond-shaped eyes). Strieber
believes that this "theory" is probably a misinformation
campaign conducted by the US Government, in order to make
Americans (those who actually believe in aliens) afraid of
alien contact; and make them look to the government for
support.
Strieber believes from his continuing contact with
these visitors that they will soon make a more public
appearance (how soon is not known).
Although not as scientific/objective as other writers
in the UFO field, Strieber persuades me that something
strange has been happening to him and his family throughout
his life. I am also persuaded by his idea that the aliens
are from another dimension, because this is in sink with many
current quantum physics theories on parallel dimensions, and
would explain how aliens could traverse the incredible
distances needed to even reach Earth. I am also persuaded
by the correlations found in the folkore/legends of past
civilizations and cultures.
* The image of Whitley Strieber that appears on this page comes
from 'Abductees' Anonymous' interview with Mr. Strieber.
Whitley Strieber is a noted writer/researcher in the
field of UFO studies. He is the author of Communion,
Transformation, Breakthrough, and Majestic,
which discuss his personal experiences with beings he
calls Visitors. Mr. Strieber has also written other
regualar works of fiction, such as The Hunger,
Wolfen, and Cat Magic. These fictional works all
foreshadow his later UFO-related publications which describe
his experiences with the Visitors. In all of these
books, the protagonist is confronted with a strange and
powerful force that is apparently threatening and dangerous:
large wolves in Wolfen, vampires in The Hunger,
etc.
The basis for these stories were in Strieber's
subconscious, and may have been the means by which his mind
could deal with the, as yet, unremembered Visitor
events.
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