On The Line Col. Willie Grills: Reality is Not What You Think: Aliens, Demons, and Cryptids
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Jul 28, 2025 Willie Grills, an LCMS pastor and cultural historian, navigates demons, angels, UFOs, and cryptids with pastoral clarity. He traces government research into remote viewing, links psychedelic and occult experiences to spiritual risk, and considers territorial spirits and how personal sin can scale into national evils. Expect folklore, church history, and provocative takes on contested realities.
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Cold War Programs Took Remote Viewing Seriously
- The CIA and universities investigated remote viewing and ESP during the Cold War, showing government interest in paranormal intelligence methods.
- Grills notes projects like Stargate had enough promising results to keep funding into the 1990s, implying perceived utility or secrecy beyond simple failure.
Astral Projection And Remote Viewing Are Related But Different
- Astral projection and remote viewing are related phenomena; astral projection sends the spirit out while remote viewing observes from place.
- Grills links both to Western esoterica (Rosicrucianism, theosophy) and notes governments studied teachability and operational utility.
Avoid Occult Rituals And Psychedelic Spiritualism
- Avoid engaging occult practices, psychedelic spiritualism, or prolonged sobriety loss, because they can open one to demonic harassment or possession.
- Grills warns drugs, meditation, and Ouija boards lower inhibition and create entry points for demonic influence.
