In January 2015, NASA discover Kepler 438B, a planet 475 light years away. It is a similar size to Earth and distance from its Sun, in the hypothetical “goldilocks zone” – the proposed optimal distance a planet needs to be from its star in order to harbour intelligent life. This adds to the possibility of aliens existing seeming increasingly likely.
With this in mind, since the 1960s there have been attempts by pseudo scientists to reconcile traditional religious teachings with our increasing understanding of the universe we live in and questioning the implications for the history of human race if we are not alone.
Ufologist Dr Barry Downing is one of many people who believe aliens have visited Earth and influence our history and religions for millennia.
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