GLENDORA, CA (ANS) -- The trailer for upcoming alien abduction/horror film, The Fourth Kind, features star Milla Jovovich declaring, “Every scene in this movie is supported by archive footage.” This bold claim has the Internet buzzing with discussions about whether tales of alien contact are true or the products of addled imaginations and shrewd marketing. Science-faith think tank, Reasons To Believe (RTB), presents discerning viewers with a fresh and rational Christian response to the perennial UFO/extraterrestrial phenomenon in their book, Lights in the Sky & Little Green Men.

Working from a coherent Christian worldview, astronomer Hugh Ross, theologian/philosopher Kenneth Samples, and national security expert Mark Clark, initiate a search for the truth about extraterrestrial life, conspiracy theories, cult groups, alien encounters, and more. Using extensive scientific and historical data and knowledge of the Bible, they approach the many questions that surround this enigmatic topic, including:

* Does documentation exist for UFO sightings and landings?
* What has been the government’s involvement in UFO and   extraterrestrial phenomena?
* Is there a relationship between UFO sightings and psychic phenomena? * Should reports of alien contact and abductions be dismissed or believed?

Beliefs and theories about UFO phenomena abound, and the opinions expressed are diverse and numerous. Many scientists and government agencies insist on strictly natural explanations for all accounts, while UFO enthusiasts attribute every unusual sighting to alien activity.

“[People] with questions about UFOs may encounter condescending rejection on the one side and dangerous credulity on the other,” Ross explains, “And it's because of such insufficient responses to legitimate questions that [we]...wanted to write a book on this subject....For too long, the community of scientists and scholars who could and should be providing answers have avoided this topic. We wanted to fill the gap—and to do it from a perspective that reflects the Christian worldview we share.”

In addition to Lights in the Sky & Little Green Men, RTB offers a slew of resources aimed at demystifying this gripping issue. The RUFO Hypothesis DVD provides an excellent accompaniment to Lights in the Sky & Little Green Men, as Stand to Reason president, Greg Koukl, leads the book's authors in examining popular UFO theories and developing their own explanatory hypothesis. RTB's website, www.reasons.org, also offers a “UFOs and Extraterrestrials” topic page featuring numerous articles by Ross, Samples, and astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink, PhD. Those seeking answers can also email questions to ask@reasons.org, where RTB scholars may respond via their weekly podcast, I Didn't Know That!

People everywhere are looking for honest answers. With training and experience in the appropriate disciplines, the scholars at Reasons To Believe augment scientific and historical analysis with truths from the Bible to provide a balanced look at a controversial subject.

To book an interview with Hugh Ross, Kenneth Samples, or Jeff Zweerink, contact Kristi Sandberg at ksandberg@reasons.org or call (626) 335-1480 ext. 112.

About Reasons To Believe

Reasons To Believe is a science-faith think tank headquartered in Southern California. Founded by Hugh Ross in 1986, the organization strives to demonstrate that science and faith are, and always will be, allies, not enemies. Through myriad resources—including books, print periodicals, podcasts, and a content-rich website—speaking engagements, and radio and TV interviews, RTB scholars present reasons for confidence in the findings of science and in the authority of the Bible. For more information and resources, visit www.reasons.org or call (800) 482-7836.