la preuve historique des abductions

This article, published in the June 2009 issue of LDLN (Lumières Dans La Nuit), explores the historical evidence for alien abductions. Jean Sider examines the work of researchers like Thomas Eddie Bullard, who analyzed the folklore of abductions, and critiques the skeptical approach of organizations like CSICOP. The author posits that modern abduction reports are not isolated incidents but part of a long-standing phenomenon that has historically been interpreted through the lens of contemporary belief systems, such as fairies, demons, or witchcraft. Sider highlights the consistency in abduction narratives across centuries, noting that while the terminology changes—from 'fairies' and 'demons' to 'aliens'—the core experience remains remarkably similar. The article discusses various case studies, including the experiences of individuals like Herbert Schirmer and Jill Pizarro, and references historical accounts from the 12th and 13th centuries, such as those recorded by Gervais de Tilbury. Sider also touches upon the psychological and physical aspects of these encounters, including reports of missing time, reproductive interference, and physical traces. The author concludes that the phenomenon is complex and suggests that the 'abduction' experience may be a manifestation of a persistent, perhaps 'extra-dimensional' or technologically advanced, influence that has interacted with humanity for millennia. The document also includes a brief report by Alain Banquet regarding a sighting of a white ball of light in St-Barnabé in 2007.