Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What are the fringe theories around Jesus Christ?
Position‹3 of 3

Jesus Christ was an alien

This position catalogues the fringe theory that Jesus Christ was an alien — an extraterrestrial from another planet. Its claims include that the star at his birth was a UFO and that his ascension was a return to his home world. The entry records it as an example of the genre.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. The star at Jesus' birth was a UFO
    Proponents claim that the star leading the the wise men to Jesus' manger was actually a UFO.
  2. Jesus admitted to being an alien
    Jesus told his followers about his extra-terrestrial background. John 8: 23 states “And He was saying to them, ‘You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world.’” Jesus himself said he was an alien.
  3. Jesus' ascension to heaven marked his return to his planet
    On Easter Sunday, Jesus is said to have resurrected, and 40 days later he rose to Heaven. But some say that his ascension was the Messiah making his return back home to an alien civilisation.