Ultraterrestrials: neither demons nor extraterrestrials, according to John Keel
John Keel, the researcher who moved from UFOs to the paranormal phenomenon as a whole, left behind a theory that still sparks debate: the beings that visit us are not extraterrestrials from another planet, but indigenous entities of a parallel dimension, capable of shapeshifting and systematically deceiving us. The question that divides analysts is whether these entities are malevolent or simply act as a mirror of our own beliefs.
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The Ultraterrestrial theory[/SUB]
Keel argued that what we call UFOs, Men in Black, Mothman, fairies or demons are manifestations of a single reality: beings from a "superspectrum" operating on a plane parallel to our own. They are not aliens arriving in spaceships, but indigenous to Earth, just on another frequency. Their defining trait is deception: "Operation Trojan Horse" is the name he gave to these beings' strategy for confusing humanity, appearing as angels, demons or space visitors depending on what the observer expects to see.
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Are they evil? The key distinction[/SUB]
Keel clearly distinguished between traditional astral entities (demons, spirits, elementals) and the Ultraterrestrials. While the former are tied to human emotional energy and can be invoked or cause possessions, Ultraterrestrials are a separate category: not human, not astral, not extraterrestrial. For Keel, they do not fit into good and evil, but are neutral entities that interact with us through a veil of illusion. Other researchers and spiritual traditions, however, identify them with demons or deceptive entities seeking to lead humanity astray. The debate over their sarracena nature remains open.
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The context of secret programs[/SUB]
Keel's analysis also included the existence of advanced human technology, such as the Nancy projects (Die Glocke, foo fighters) and the later reverse engineering. He acknowledged that some sightings could be explained by secret military programs, but insisted that the core of the phenomenon was ultraterrestrial. This stance places him midway between government skepticism and classic extraterrestrial theories.
Keel's work, which culminated in his book "Operation Trojan Horse", remains a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the UFO phenomenon beyond official explanations. Yet the question of whether these entities are "evil" or simply playing with our perception has no definitive answer. As one analyst noted, leaving one rabbit hole can lead to another.
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