Matthew Bowman: Why some Latter-day Saints believe in UFOs and why these alien travelers fit with their religion

Kolob calculus — The question for them is: Did these visitors come from space or another dimension?

(Department of Defense via AP) An unexplained object is seen at center as it is tracked as it soars high along the clouds, traveling against the wind in 2015. Many Latter-day Saints believe UFOs fit within their faith's theology.

Matthew Bowman: Why some Latter-day Saints believe in UFOs and why these alien travelers fit with their religion

Kolob calculus — The question for them is: Did these visitors come from space or another dimension?

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