The belief that UFOs are demonic has gained traction among some Christians, but one priest argues the Bible tells a very different story.
Father Lee Taylor, who leads three churches in North Wales, told the Daily Mail that several passages of Scripture suggest the mysterious objects in our skies are better understood as non-human intelligence than demonic beings.
He pointed to Genesis’ description of humanity as God’s supreme creation on Earth, Ezekiel’s vision of the ‘wheel within a wheel,’ and Jesus’ statement in John 14:2 that ‘in my Father’s house are many rooms.’
Taylor said the Church should begin examining those passages now, arguing that Christians need to prepare theologically for the possibility of non-human intelligence before any official confirmation sparks confusion or fear.
He believes the discovery of intelligent life beyond Earth would not undermine Christianity, but instead expand humanity’s understanding of God’s creation.
‘A bigger universe, or the discovery of a bigger universe, doesn’t make God smaller,’ Taylor, who has been ordained for 15 years, said. ‘It just makes creation bigger.’
‘I don’t think it’s a challenge to faith. I think it’s a challenge to the limits of our theological imagination,’ he added. ‘I think a larger universe demands a larger theology.’
He also urged fellow Christians to reconsider the belief that UFOs are demonic, warning that it encourages people to respond with fear rather than to approach the phenomenon with an open mind.
Father Lee Taylor, who leads three churches in North Wales, told the Daily Mail that several passages of Scripture suggest the mysterious objects in our skies are better understood as non-human intelligence than demonic beings
While Taylor is sure the Bible holds clues to the truth about UFOs and extraterrestrial beings, the Pentagon and White House have maintained that there is no evidence that they have visited Earth.
The Vatican does not have a definitive doctrine on aliens, but officially embraces the scientific possibility of extraterrestrial life.
The idea that UFOs are demonic has also been promoted by Vice President JD Vance and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, both of whom have publicly discussed the phenomenon through a Christian lens.
‘I believe we’re approaching the time when humanity really must learn to think of itself not merely as citizens of the Earth, but as participants in a much larger creation,’ Taylor said.
Vance discussed the UFO phenomenon, saying he firmly believed that there were phenomena that humans simply cannot explain, but he was more open to other possibilities, such as a divine presence.
However, the vice president added that what he might view as an angel or demon might be interpreted as an extraterrestrial by others.
While speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast in 2024, Carlson said: ‘They’re from here, and they’ve been here for thousands of years, whatever they are.’
‘And it’s pretty clear to me that they’re “spiritual entities,”‘ he continued, ‘whatever that means.’
Taylor said the Church should begin examining Bible passages now to prepare theologically for the possibility of non-human intelligence before any official confirmation sparks confusion or fear. Pictured is a still from a UFO video released by the White House
Taylor said: ‘I don’t think it’s the most helpful framework for discussing an unknown phenomenon. It can encourage people to project fear or certainty onto something we don’t yet understand.’
He argued that, if intelligent life exists beyond Earth, ‘there’s no reason to assume that every other form of intelligence would fit neatly into categories of absolute good or absolute evil.’ Instead, he believes such beings would likely reflect the same diversity already found among humanity.
The priest discussed Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, which explores global disclosure of extraterrestrial intelligence.
One of the film’s central characters, a former nun named Jane, fears that confirmation of extraterrestrial life could shatter the foundations of her faith.
She worries that disclosure could force believers to question everything they know about God, Jesus and the Bible.
However, another nun highlights a verse in Genesis that Taylor said could point to the existence of extraterrestrials.
Taylor said the movie points to Genesis’ narrative that humanity is God’s supreme creation on Earth.
The priest also pointed to the Book of Ezekiel, in which the prophet describes a mysterious vision of ‘a wheel within a wheel’ descending from the sky
‘So then that asks a profound question: Why would God create such a vast universe if it was intended only for us?’ he added.
He argued that the repeated emphasis on Earth leaves open the possibility that God may have created intelligent life elsewhere in the universe, meaning humans could be God’s supreme creation without being His only intelligent creation.
Taylor said that interpretation should encourage Christians to think more broadly about creation rather than view the possibility of extraterrestrial life as a threat to their faith.
The priest also pointed to the Book of Ezekiel, in which the prophet describes a mysterious vision of ‘a wheel within a wheel’ descending from the sky.
While mainstream biblical scholars interpret the passage as a symbolic vision of God’s glory, Taylor said some people believe it could instead describe an encounter with advanced non-human technology that ancient writers lacked the language to explain.
Finally, Taylor cited John 14:2, in which Jesus tells his disciples, ‘In my Father’s house are many rooms,’ or ‘many mansions’ in some translations.
While the verse is traditionally understood as referring to heaven, Taylor believes it could also hint at a far larger and more complex creation than humanity has yet discovered, one that may include other forms of intelligent life.
‘When Jesus talks about “many rooms” or “many mansions,” using language that people at the time would have understood, I wonder if this is some sort of hint? Could we view it that way?’ the priest questioned.
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