Raelism

Also known as Raëlianism, Raëlian movement, Raëlism

Raëlism, also known as Raëlianism, is a UFO religion founded in 1970s in France by Claude Vorilhon, now known as Raël. Scholars of religion classify Raëlism as a new religious movement. The group is formalised as the International Raëlian Movement (IRM) or Raëlian Church, a hierarchical organisation under Raël's leadership.

Key facts

Religion.name: Raëlism
Religion.image: Raelian symbol.svg
Religion.caption: The Raëlian symbol
Religion.type: New religious movement
Religion.main_classification: UFO religion
Religion.polity: Episcopal
Religion.leader_title: Planétaire guider
Religion.leader_name: Raël
Religion.area: Worldwide
Religion.headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Religion.founder: Raël
Religion.founded_place: Auvergne, France
Religion.congregations_type: Embassy
Religion.congregations: 50+
Religion.other_names: Raëlianism and Raëlian movement

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The true origin of life on Earth: Extraterrestrials created us in their image

Life has been scientifically created by extraterrestrials from another planet that we mistook for gods. They gave us a loving message, explaining how we came to be, thanks to science.

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Wikidata facts

Official website: www.rael.org
Image: A gathering of Raëlians in South Korea.jpg

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Commons category: Raëlians
inception: 1974-00-00

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Contents

Definition and classification
Beliefs
The Elohim
The Elohim on Earth
The Age of Apocalypse and the Elohim's Return
Cloning and survival after death
Morality, ethics, and gender roles
Religious symbol
Practices
Sensual meditation
Seminars
History
Origins
Later development
Organization and structure
Member hierarchy
Order of Angels
Outreach and advocacy
Demographics
Conversion
Reception
See also
Notes
References
Citations
Sources
Further reading
Primary sources
Secondary sources
External links