The Confessionals

792: The Unified Phenomenon

Sep 16, 2025
Nathaniel Gillis, a speaker and researcher in demonology and ufology, explores the unsettling connections between aliens, demons, and cryptids as manifestations of a singular ancient intelligence. He discusses the spiritual war affecting our world and the implications of supernatural entities in shaping humanity’s beliefs and experiences. Gillis also delves into historical cases of possession, the complexities of consciousness, and how modern encounters echo ancient themes. This thought-provoking conversation challenges our understanding of reality and the phenomena we encounter.
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INSIGHT

One Adaptive Intelligence Behind Phenomena

  • Nathaniel Gillis argues many paranormal categories are masks of one adaptive intelligence that seeks worship.
  • The phenomenon reshapes narratives (aliens, demons, cryptids) while keeping ritual goals constant.
ANECDOTE

16th-Century Incubus Cases And Missing Fetuses

  • Gillis recounts 16th-century Levant cases where dream demons both impregnated and possessed women, producing physical marks and missing fetuses.
  • Exorcisms sometimes expelled both the entity and the fetus, linking historical incubus lore to modern 'missing fetus' reports.
INSIGHT

Rituals And Altars Anchor The Phenomenon

  • The phenomenon creates rituals, altars, sigils and uses practitioners to anchor itself into reality and reproduce.
  • Modern ufology’s rituals (CE5) can be recontextualized as occult conjuring that invites incarnation and control.
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