Raëlian Movement

Raël, the founder and charismatic leader of the movement, is identified as French journalist and racecar driver Claude Vorilhon [1]. Scholars of religion classify Raëlism as a UFO religion founded in the 1970s in France by Claude Vorilhon, now known as Raël [2]. Vorilhon is considered the central charismatic leader of the Raëlian religion today [5]. Raël is described as the central leader of the Raëlian movement, and he is highly charismatic, viewed as both prophet and messiah [6]. He is currently the only person in control of the movement's direction [6]. New religions can emerge when innovations are introduced by a charismatic leader [8]. The charismatic leader of the Raëlian Movement is mentioned in the context of their efforts in cloning [3].

Raëlians reject Darwinian evolution and espouse "scientific creationism" [1]. They believe in an advanced species of extraterrestrial aliens called Elohim who created life on Earth [2]. Raël teaches that humanity must show the Elohim pride in being created in their image by one day being able to create human beings in their own image [5]. Raëlism combines scientism and spirituality, forming an ideological marriage of science and religious beliefs [8]. Raëlians term their beliefs "scientific creationism" [1]. According to Raëlian beliefs, those who have lived a good life and followed the teachings will be granted immortality in the future, when the Elohim eventually return [4]. Raël promotes free love, believing sex is a normal, important, and healthy part of life, with no homophobic thinking or discrimination [6]. The movement seeks to convey that humanity should evolve in harmony with science, knowledge, and the cosmos [3].

The movement's main goals include informing as many people as possible about the extraterrestrial origin of humanity [2]. Raëlians engage in daily meditation and hope for physical immortality through human cloning [1]. They also promote a liberal ethical system with a strong emphasis on sexual experimentation [1]. The Elohim wish to assist humanity in controlling aggressive urges that threaten the race with total annihilation [5]. Raëlians believe in the extraterrestrial origin of humanity and promote the pursuit of higher consciousness, inner peace, and individual empowerment [4]. The Raëlian movement is based on a belief in UFOs and extraterrestrial life [3]. Raël's teachings are described as a rejection of foundational, biblical doctrines such as the sinfulness of human nature and God's wrath upon sin [8].

Raëlians are described as individualists who believe in sexual self-determination [1]. The movement rejects theism and understands higher spiritual awareness to be dependent upon individual enlightenment and self-discovery [2]. All members are asked to donate 10 percent of their income to finance the construction of an embassy for the Elohim in Jerusalem [4]. The Raëlian medallion is noted as a marker of identity and a community bond [5]. The movement advocates for a reinterpretation of religious history [7].

While critics argue that some groups foster an atmosphere of isolation and control [2], becoming a Raëlian is described as relatively simple, with no strict initiation rites, exams, or oaths of secrecy [3]. The Raëlian movement is described as a UFO religion that originated in France [5, 8]. The organization is structured hierarchically, with leaders termed guides [1]. The terrace of a proposed structure is to be above rooms for extraterrestrials only, protected from occupants of other areas [4]. The movement can maintain a sense of isolated-ness within the context of a greater social movement network, serving as an example of an autonomous and isolated movement [6].

Leaders within the Raëlian movement are termed guides [1]. The movement is described as a "flying saucer cult" [2, 7]. The primary initiation rite is the baptism, or Transmission of the Cellular Plan, administered by upper-level clergy known as guides [4]. The movement's core tenets blend science and spirituality, millenarianism, revelation, story, and prophecy [7]. The term 'Elohim' refers to extraterrestrial scientists who created humanity and all life on Earth, with Raël having met an 'Eloha' [7].

Raëlians have spoken against the act of discriminating against a religious minority [1]. The movement's unconventional views on sexuality and alleged support for human cloning and genetic engineering have generated controversy [3]. Critics have pointed to the rejection of Darwin's theory of evolution and the promotion of a "geniocracy" as points of contention [5]. Some view the Raëlian movement's beliefs as less "crazy" than those of mainstream religions like Christianity [8]. The movement's extraterrestrial origins and claims have also led to its classification as a "flying saucer religious movement" [1, 7].

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Critics point to shunning, strict obedience expectations, and information boundaries as potential 'fear factors' in cult dynamics [1]. The French National Assembly investigated cults deemed "dangerous" in 1995, citing the Raëlian movement for its "antisocial" rhetoric [9]. All members are asked to donate 10 percent of their income to finance the construction of an embassy in Jerusalem [6]. The International Raëlian Movement (IRM) is described as arguably the largest "flying saucer cult" in the world, claiming a significant number of adherents [2]. One ex-Raëlian recounted deciding to quit after 11 years due to "too many coincidences" found during their investigation into Claude Vorilhon Raël [3].

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