UFODigest Newsletter February 1, 2008

Helvetius, the grandfather of the celebrated philosopher of the same name, was an alchemist who labored ceaselessly to fathom the mystery of the "philosopher's stone," the legendary catalyst that would transmute base metals into gold. One day in 1666 when he was working in his laboratory at the Hague, a stranger attired all in black, as befitted a respectable burgher of North Holland, appeared and informed him that he would remove all the alchemist's doubts about the existence of the philosopher's stone, for he himself possessed such an object. Read Article See art above.

Going Green: The Cryptobotanical Hypothesis by Richelle Hawks

There are so many theories about UFOs and aliens. There's the rather straightforward extraterrestrial, nuts and bolts hypothesis that supposes the UFOs are tangible spacecraft, and the occupants within are sentient beings from another planet. Of course, there are countless theories, amendments, and even detailed mythologies within the standard ET hypothesis. Read Article See art above.

The Bible and the Invisible UFOs by Cristian Negureanu

During its entire history, mankind has been monitored in a relatively discreet manner from the Anunnaki/Elohim/Gods' spaceships. Whether they come from the Planet of the Gods (possibly Gliese 581c), from the Station/Planet Eris/Nibiru or from the Hollow Interior of the Earth, these crafts are usually invisible, being located in a parallel dimension/world. Read Article

Morgellons Disease: "Do we have a 17th century plague or a new one?" by Jon Christian Ryter

A mysterious parasitic disease, named Morgellons Disease by biologist Mary Leitao of McMurray, Pennsylvania in 2002 (because doctors could not identify it) is now taking its toll on an estimated 7,000 American citizens. Read Article

Is There No End to the Excuses We're Given? by Dennis G. Balthaser

In a previous editorial I mentioned that I don't normally research UFO topics such as sightings, abductions, crop circles or cattle mutilations, while concentrating on Roswell, Area 51, Underground Bases and the Pyramids of Giza. I do however have an interest when a high profile case comes along, trying to stay abreast of how it develops, is reported, and normally swept under the rug in a short time period. Read Article

3 Issues in UFOlogy (Essential to achieve a Paradigm Shift) by James C. Horak

There exist today 3 issues that could broaden the frame of reference for discussions in UFOlogy. Recognizing their significance is of primary importance to advancing focus and any achievable methodology involving cooperation. Read Article

Deconstructing UFOs in this Post Modern World by Stephen Yulish PhD

Much of the current search for meaning in academic circles centers on the concept of deconstruction. First developed by German philosopher Martin Heidegger over a century ago and later further expanded by social theorists Derrida and Foucault, deconstruction means to take apart, to not only reverse commonly accepted beliefs but to change them as well. It forces the participant to dig out and question the basic underlying assumptions of any disciplinary construct. Read Article

3 Groups Worth Noting In Our World by Ron Murdock

After several years of detached observations of the human race I've come to the conclusion that there are three groups of people in the world. One is the Totally Unconscious. The second is those who are Waking Up. The third are those rare few who are Truly Enlightened. Read Article

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