Mark Clark


Board Member, Scholar

Social Sciences

Mark T. Clark, author of Daniel in Babylon (2025), is Emeritus Professor of Political Science and National Security Studies, with many academic papers to his credit. He came to faith during his years in the Marine Corps, then launched his academic career. A contributor to Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men (2002), cowritten with Hugh Ross and Kenneth Samples, Mark is currently working with Hugh on an updated assessment of the UFO/UAP problem, scheduled for release in 2027. He is an avid fly fisherman and active participant in RTB’s Scholar Community. He and his wife, Mara, live in La Verne, CA, and Durango, CO.

Most Popular Works

A curated selection of this scholar’s most widely engaged work with Reasons to Believe.

  • Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men

    A unique look at UFOs and extraterrestrials. Working from a rational Christian worldview, three scholars search for truth about extraterrestrial life, conspiracy theories, cult groups, alien encounters, and more.

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  • A Rational Christian Perspective on UFOs

    From UFO sightings to sci-fi fascination, this discussion explores real, unexplained phenomena and offers guidance for discussing faith in a curious culture.

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  • Who Wrote the Book of Daniel?

    Explore the Book of Daniel—its authorship, historical context, and lessons for today’s politics—revealing wisdom that’s surprisingly relevant.

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  • Book of Daniel: Surviving the Trauma of Deportation

    How did Daniel handle being a political prisoner? Learn powerful lessons from a man who walked through trauma and came out stronger as a leader chosen by God.

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  • Daniel and Sovereignty of God

    Learn timeless lessons from Daniel on trusting God’s rule, navigating uncertainty, and being a light in a world full of political and spiritual turbulence.

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Top Resources

Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.

  • Logic & Reason

    Author: Guest Writer

    Recent UAP Hearings Provide Much Ado about Nothing New

    Analyzing recent US congressional UAP hearings reveals no new credible evidence of extraterrestrial life or military UFO retrieval programs. Read More

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  • Beliefs and Values

    Author: Guest Writer

    A Response to the Objection That Christians Are Pro-Birth, Not Pro-Life

    This article addresses the criticism that Christians are only 'pro-birth' by highlighting their active opposition to abortion and significant involvement in adoption and foster care, including transracial adoption, as expressions of their pro-life commitment. Read More

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  • Spiritual Realm

    Author: Guest Writer

    New US Government UFO Report: A Christian Perspective

    Explore the new US Government UFO report from a Christian view, discussing natural, military, or supernatural explanations for UAP. Read More

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  • Logic & Reason

    Author: Guest Writer

    How to Think about COVID Conspiracy Theories

    Explore a thoughtful Christian approach to evaluating COVID conspiracy theories using critical thinking and discernment amid misinformation. Read More

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  • Beliefs and Values

    Author: Guest Writer

    How Did Daniel Cope with Trauma during Captivity?

    Explore how Daniel's biblical experience during Babylonian captivity illustrates trauma coping aligned with modern psychological insights. Read More

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  • Beliefs and Values

    Author: Guest Writer

    Is Faith in Progress Warranted?

    Explores the faith in progress within transhumanism and progressivism, contrasting it with a Christian worldview focused on redemption and caution against utopian idolatry. Read More

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