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Global Implications of the UFO Reality

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MUFON field investigator David Twichell's second book (he authored 'The UFO-Jesus Connection') is a fairly short (138 pages plus appendices) treatment of subjects covered more expansively in other works. He touches upon such issues as the effect of the UFO reality on social institutions, religion, human psychology and planetary ecology, and the basis behind ongoing efforts to discredit and obfuscate the phenomenon. Quoting former CIA operative and author Victor Marchetti, Twichell posits the conclusion that the reasons for discrediting the UFO phenomenon are to "...maintain a workable stability among the nations of the world and...to retain social control over their respective populations." While this conclusion is not new or revelatory, the author has managed to make the case in a clear, logical and concise fashion.

Of particular interest are the chapters dealing with the impact of the phenomenon on religions; his comparison between the views of fundamentalists (`minions of Satan') and others (including the Catholic Church) place in stark contrast their differing interpretations. His treatment of the idea of extraterrestrial influence in the development of man and religion is done in an objective manner, even while maintaining his belief in the reality of a supreme deity (for more detailed analysis of this view, see `The Many Waters' by Lauretta Lueck and `The Yahweh Encounters' by Ann Madden Jones).

If I can find any flaw with the book (other than its brevity), the sections dealing with abductees and contactees, while interesting, seemed to be only peripheral to the book's focus.

It seems that this book owes much to Dr. Steven Greer's `Disclosure Project.' He offers thanks to Greer in the book's acknowledgement page, and provides quotes from 68 members of the Project in an appendix. In fact, it would be fair to characterize this book as an excellent primer to the lengthier and more comprehensive book `Disclosure.'

In summary, `Global Implications of the UFO Reality' is a well-written and thought-provoking treatment of an issue whose time is now.

Book Review: Global Implications of the UFO Reality
http://www.ufoimplications.com/
By: Louise A. Lowry (WOTS Staff)
Book By: David E. Twichell

Readers familiar with the original book that the author [David E. Twichell] had first put out "The UFO - Jesus Connection" will find no less intriguing his newest release called "Global Implications of the UFO Reality"
As David explores many facets to the UFO explainations...dealing with the religious implications through to the official implications and the Full disclosure.
Global Implications opens our eyes to the many things that have been happening right underneath our feet...could our own humanity be dying out due to the global warming and green house effect? Also, what will the religious implications be once more information comes out into the mainstream about the UFO's and Aliens? Could it possibly be that Pandora's Box that has been waiting for so long ago to be opened? David, has opened alot of questions that we all have to find the answers too. I personally have found this book in awhole very interesting and entertaining and I know all that will read it will also.
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