Do Aliens Exist? The Catholic Response
Do aliens exist? Drawing from Scripture, theology, and the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, I take on one of the most intriguing questions in our time. I explore why belief in intelligent extraterrestrial life is not only unlikely but also theologically problematic. But this is also a lesson about angels and demons! It’s a necessary component, not random. I talk about the nature of angels and demons, examine UFO sightings with both logic and faith, and explain why what people often call “aliens” may be better understood as demonic manifestations—or even human technology cloaked in secrecy. BONUS: What if these ARE aliens? They’re not. But as a fun thought experiment, I explain why, if these are aliens, humanity should be very afraid!
This isn’t just a conversation about outer space—it’s a deep reflection on man’s unique place in creation, God’s order, and the spiritual battles that shape our world.
Show notes, chapters found below
Show notes, chapters found below
📖 Show Notes
Key Topics Covered:
- Scripture on Humanity’s Place in Creation: Genesis 1 and Colossians 1 reveal why mankind is God’s highest earthly creation, making other intelligent species unnecessary.
- The Redundancy Problem: Why God wouldn’t create another race of “men” with free will and intellect on another planet.
- UFO Sightings Examined: Natural phenomena, government technology, or something spiritual? Why most footage fails the logic test.
- Theological Issues with Aliens: Would they need a Redeemer? If so, who—and how? Why Christ’s one sacrifice makes alien redemption impossible.
- Angels and Demons 101: What Aquinas teaches about angelic nature, free will, infused knowledge, and why demons can manifest physically—with limits.
- Demonic Deception: How alleged ghostly encounters and UFO sightings may be tactics to confuse, terrorize, and pull us away from God.
- A Thought Experiment: If aliens did exist, could God allow them as punishment for mankind’s global transgressions—similar to Israel’s history in Scripture?
Takeaway
Aliens? No. Angels and demons? Yes. Our faith and reason point to humanity’s unique place in creation—and warn us not to be distracted by phenomena that might, in reality, be spiritual deceptions.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Tonight's Topic
00:54 Exploring the Existence of Aliens
02:58 Scriptural Insights and Human Uniqueness
08:14 Analyzing UFO Sightings and Theological Implications
25:49 Debating
39:04 Understanding Angels and Demons
- (00:00) - Introduction and Tonight's Topic
- (01:16) - Exploring the Existence of Aliens
- (03:20) - Scriptural Insights and Human Uniqueness
- (08:36) - Analyzing UFO Sightings and Theological Implications
- (26:11) - Debating the Nature of Alien Spacecraft
- (26:52) - Understanding Angels and Demons
- (39:30) - Theological Implications of Aliens
- (48:45) - Engaging with the Community and Final Thoughts
