Whitley Strieber's 1987 book Communion told his story of alien abductions and became a bestselling book and movie. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine Strieber's claims about the Visitors he describes and ask what really happened.AI-powered
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Whitley Strieber’s Communion (Aliens, UFOs, Visitors, Abduction)
Jul 12, 2024
Whitley Streiber, author of 'Communion,' recounts encounters with alien visitors, sparking discussions on abduction, screen memories, hypnosis, and explanations for his experiences. Analysis includes sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming, and skepticism surrounding paranormal events.
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- Whitley Streiber's encounters challenge his reality and suggest various visitor identities.
- Streiber's interactions with visitors trigger fears and uncertainties about their intentions.
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Whitley Streber's Book 'Communion'
Whitley Streber's book 'Communion' recounts his encounters with alien-like creatures known as the 'visitors'. His experiences described in the book resulted in fear and physical responses, challenging his understanding of reality. Streber's encounters led to a series of reflections on the nature of these beings, including the possibility of them being cryptoterrestrials, fairies, or even generated by the human mind as tulpas.
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