Overview
- Rep. Eric Burlison said he phoned a pastors’ meeting but denied claiming aliens created Christianity and urged Christians to stick to what the Bible says.
- Larry Ragland apologized and said the explosive lines were his own opinion, adding that Burlison did not say those words during the call.
- Several Charismatic pastors continue to allege a private briefing warned clergy to prepare for UAP disclosure, with Perry Stone relaying unverified second-hand claims about non‑earthly materials and strange beings.
- There is no independent confirmation from the White House or Pentagon that such warnings were issued, and pastors described a no‑phones, no‑recordings setting that leaves only anecdotal accounts.
- The uproar sits within a broader push for transparency on UAPs, as Congress holds inquiries and President Trump orders declassification while some pastors warn congregants may question faith or seek guidance if new files emerge.