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Ep 6: Diana Walsh Pasulka on Levitation, Redaction, and the Ontological Shock of Contact

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Apr 4, 2025

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Diana Walsh Pasulka

Diana Walsh Pasulka, a religious studies professor and author of 'American Cosmic,' discusses her fascinating research on UFOs and spirituality. She explores connections between ancient Catholic mysticism, like levitating saints, and contemporary UFO experiences. Diana shares insights about ontological shock from extraordinary encounters and the cultural significance of new religious movements. With a candid Q&A, she delves into redaction, the symbolism in religious experiences, and whether devotion can shield against malevolent entities.

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INSIGHT

Similarities Between UFO Abductions and Catholic Records

Diana Walsh Pasulka discovered similarities between modern UFO abduction accounts and historical Catholic records.
This led her to examine original sources using redaction criticism.

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ANECDOTE

The Levitating Nun and the Vatican Investigation

A wealthy man, whose aunt, a nun, reportedly levitated and caused spontaneous fires, requested Pasulka to investigate levitation cases in the Vatican archives.
Pasulka took Tyler D., a mission controller, to the Vatican to study levitation.

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ANECDOTE

Redaction of St. Teresa's Experience

St. Teresa of Avila's mystical experience, involving a three-foot being and a piercing instrument, was redacted in Catholic records.
The redaction minimized the traumatic, multi-day nature of the event.

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In this episode of Cosmosis, we share a never-before-released talk by Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka, recorded live at the Inquire Anomalous conference in New York City. Diana—religious studies professor and author of American Cosmic and Encounters—takes us on an astonishing journey through her research into Catholic mysticism, Vatican archives, and modern UFO contact experiences.

From levitating saints and the mysterious Woman in Blue to redacted mystical narratives and the ontological shock of encountering the impossible, Diana reveals surprising links between ancient religious experiences and contemporary reports of contact with non-human intelligences. She also speaks candidly about her own transformation, the eerie resonances between the sacred and the anomalous, and her collaboration with figures like Tyler D. and Dr. Garry Nolan on the frontier of space, consciousness, and belief.

This episode includes the full live Q&A with Diana—where she responds to insightful (and sometimes wild) audience questions about redaction, religious symbolism, and whether spiritual devotion might offer protection from malevolent entities.

🔗 Learn more about Diana’s work and online courses: https://dwpasulka.com

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TIMESTAMPS
06:10 Exploring Ascent Narratives and UFOs
08:37 Investigating Vatican Archives and Levitation
12:28 Comparing Historical and Modern Phenomena
21:40 Theresa of Avila's Angel Event
28:42 Synchronicities and Childhood Beliefs
29:39 Meeting Edward Carlos: An Experiencer's Story
31:10 The Process of Redaction
32:54 Historical Context and Space Programs
35:30 St. Francis of Assisi's Angel Experience
42:50 Q&A Session
53:15 Closing Remarks and Resources

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