Dr. Diana Pasulka, a trailblazer in religious studies, dives into the intriguing intersections of spirituality and UFO encounters. She explores the historical ties between ancient religious experiences and modern UFO phenomena, highlighting the cultural significance of these beliefs. Pasulka discusses the concept of the 'Invisible College' and how esoteric knowledge shapes our understanding of the unknown. The conversation challenges listeners to rethink their views on divine encounters and the mysteries that intertwine faith with unexplained phenomena.

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUsProfessor of Religion Diana Pasulka discusses Jung, Heidegger, and the recent UFO hearingsSponsors-Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% offPatreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalDiscord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingMerch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchLINKS MENTIONED:-American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3MsaOmI-American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3FWYCaW-Fatima Trilogy (a book Diana references): https://amzn.to/3wDGoao-Dark Night of the Soul podcast (with Chloe Valdary interviewing Curt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfJ20TNpNU-Karl Friston podcast (most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M-Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU is part 1 and part 2 is also on the channel.-Tupacabra Twitter: https://twitter.com/TUPACABRA2TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction00:03:24 Diana's journey from "atheist" ⇒ "agnostic" (with respect to the phenomenon)00:07:17 Nuns who saw orbs, every night, then prayed...00:11:45 What are "beliefs"?00:12:27 Atheists who believe in God00:19:50 Spiritual vs Religious (and the Secularization thesis)00:22:58 UFOs (or the belief in) are like a religion00:29:37 Psychedelics and religion00:37:01 Getting flack because of covering the phenomenon00:39:42 To the skeptics: it's rational to believe in UFOs00:47:38 Atheism is NOT like a religion, though it can be dogmatic00:49:18 It's false to say "religions tell you what to think"00:55:03 The case for dogma01:01:06 Heidegger on technology not being just another tool01:06:04 Heidegger and Jacques Vallée01:10:03 Why do those who study the phenomenon tend to be Catholic?01:13:49 How the Vatican views UFOs01:15:12 Are religious stories interpreting UFOs, or are we interpreting UFOs materialistically?01:20:05 Near Death Experiences, UFOs, and Dean Radin01:22:35 How the CIA / DOD / etc. work (the nefarious strategies)01:26:57 What Diana uncovered, that she shouldn't have01:29:45 Roswell and the Promethean myth01:31:10 The dangers (and reality) of CE501:33:48 Bob Lazar is considered credible by many, behind the scenes01:36:02 Protecting yourself against disinformation01:38:08 Academic Openness vs. Governmental Closedness01:42:39 SpaceX, and writing in Latin for "them"01:48:18 The president is a "short timer" (this is why he / she isn't told the truth)01:49:02 Who is Tyler? Why is he significant?01:50:48 Does the gov't believe they understand what's behind UFOs?01:52:01 We're dealing with MULTIPLE phenomenon, not just one01:52:51 Biblically accurate angels01:55:26 Physical evidence pertaining to purgatory01:57:36 What's the point in collocating UFOs with religion?02:02:10 Who is the modern Heidegger?02:05:21 Jung and UFOs02:08:00 Plato's Cave and the view that certain people have shackled us02:12:54 Sangha as The Answer to deception02:18:46 Rediscovering meaning, Heidegger, Weinstein, and the TOE project02:22:09 Experiential vs Analytical approach to understanding God02:24:52 Lovecraft, and the perils of an "open mind"02:27:14 Epistermic Shock vs Ontological Shock02:38:10 The importance of Sangha02:41:21 [Juliano Vargas] Reconciling religion with ET (and does ET believe in a Supreme Creator?)02:42:15 [Numb Her Two] How has Diana's faith been affected?02:44:27 Why does the Hitchhiker effect occur?02:45:32 Angels... Demons... What is the THIRD (religiously interpreted) option?02:46:45 Rosicrucianism and Gnosticism02:50:52 Kurzweil's Singularity / Omega Point / UAPs02:55:14 Jung and the UFO archetype (continued)02:56:10 UFO hearings (May 2022)03:00:23 [Tupacabra] Catholic Church, Remote Viewing, Thomas Campbell, and Jacques Vallée03:05:54 Podcasts being sanctioned behind the scenes for disclosure #DisTOEsure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Religious studies professor Diana Pasulka discusses extraterrestrial encounters and their relation to religion, drawing parallels between UFOs and religious texts. They explore the impact of UFO experiences on spirituality, potential characteristics of alien life, and efforts to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence. The conversation challenges traditional views of aliens and delves into recent congressional hearings on alien life.

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