I suppose that if even the angels are restricted (as implied by verse 5) to minister only among the planet to which they belong, God might prefer to keep the planets and their own inhabitants separate (and surely He would have His reasons). This is all speculation, though. I could be completely wrong.

Though I do wonder why we were given this particular revelation. Very interesting.

Ah, wonderful! Thank you Will!

I think this is the LDS book I referenced:

“Aliens & UFOs – Messengers or Deceivers?”
Thompson, James L.; Salisbury, Frank B.
http://tinyurl.com/mpckvws

Here is another LDS book on the same topic:

“A Mormon Looks at Aliens & UFOs”
Aston, Warren P.
http://tinyurl.com/m8jzyt9

Oooh, this book sounds fascinating. I would really appreciate if you could determine the author and book, so I could purchase it. :-)

I once read a book by an LDS church member who discussed UFOs and aliens from an LDS perspective. I wish I could remember the author and title now. In it, he recounted one Utah church member’s account of finding a landed UFO many years ago. This person said he met the occupants who looked just like we do. He asked them if they had the gospel and the priesthood. They replied that they would very much like to discuss these things with him, but that they were not allowed. I personally believe though, after reading this book, that these other stories common today of little grey men with huge eyes are really manifestations of the Adversary, and those who were denied bodies in this second estate.