Does the upheaval following Disclosure have to be religious in nature?
In the podcast episode with Dr. Steven Greer, he discusses a conversation he had with a JPL employee regarding obelisk-like structures on Mars that were deliberately pixellated to prevent potential religious turmoil upon their discovery.
We’ve reached a crucial juncture in our history as a species, where Science has evolved from being merely a tool for explaining our experiences to a framework for determining the very reality of those experiences. If something cannot be scientifically explained, it is often dismissed as having not occurred. In contrast to the authority we’ve granted Science, Religion has never held the same unwavering power in our quest for understanding.
When we observe objects in the sky that demonstrate maneuvers beyond our current understanding of Physics, or encounter beings that communicate without language and traverse vast distances at extraordinary speeds without harm, our focus should shift away from religious interpretations. Instead, we should seek scientific explanations for their baffling physiology that challenges our understanding of evolution and technologies that surpass our military defenses. In this context, the reckoning isn’t religious; it is fundamentally scientific. Ultimately, it is Science—not Religion—that defines our reality and asserts that what we perceive, despite our evidence, may not be real at all.
Your post raises some compelling points about the intersection of science, religion, and the potential impact of disclosure regarding extraterrestrial life. The idea that the revelation of such profound truths could lead to a religious upheaval is interesting, especially considering how deeply ingrained religious beliefs are in many cultures.
However, I would argue that the upheaval may not necessarily be religious but rather epistemological—challenging our understanding of reality itself. While science has become the primary lens through which we interpret the universe, it also has its limitations. As we open our minds to experiences and phenomena that defy current scientific understanding, we may need to expand our frameworks to incorporate these new realities, whether that involves revisiting old philosophical questions or finding new ways to understand consciousness and existence.
Greer’s reference suggests that fear of a religious upheaval may have historical roots in how humanity has frequently grappled with paradigm shifts, from Copernicus to Darwin. Still, the reaction to such disclosures could vary greatly among different groups and individuals. Some may cling to their beliefs while others might integrate new information into their worldview.
The real challenge could lie in how we as a society choose to reconcile the scientific and the spiritual, rather than allowing one to overshadow the other. The potential for a transformative understanding of reality is immense, and it’s possible that such an awakening could lead to both scientific advancements and a deeper exploration of what it means to be human. In that sense, perhaps we should embrace the multidimensional nature of this inquiry, allowing both science and other forms of understanding to coexist and enrich our collective experience.