FWIW, according to "reptiliandude" the ETs are physical beings but they would also be considered the "angels" and "demons" of the Bible, too. Some would be considered evil or godless like the humanoid "Kayeen" who are leading the consortium that exploits this planet. Others like the "bees" are allies of the Assembly that follows God.

(Kind of disillusioned with him, btw, since he sounds like a Never Trumper now... but just putting it out since nobody else mentioned it)