From PNW:
For decades, UFOs occupied a strange corner of American culture–a subject discussed by conspiracy theorists, late-night radio hosts, and science fiction enthusiasts. Today, however, the conversation has moved from the fringes to the highest levels of government, Hollywood, and mainstream media.
Now, interest is reaching a new level. What is striking is that many modern UFO encounters seem less like science fiction and more like spiritual experiences. Researchers have long noted similarities between alien abduction reports and historical accounts of demonic oppression. Witnesses frequently describe paralysis, telepathic communication, missing time, terrifying fear, manipulation of consciousness, and encounters with beings who appear capable of transcending physical laws.