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The History of Raelism
The History of Raelism
Raelism began on 1970 when Claude Vorilhon a race car driver and journalist said to have come encountered an alien being that revealed cosmic truths to. Learning about this Vorilhon takes up the name Rael and started to found the Raelian Movement in 1974. The movement have attracted attention because of its beliefs in UFOs, cloning, and its support for world peace and free love. Raelism had began attracting followers globally but also The movement also faced criticism because of its belief on human cloning and its supposed links to fringe science and pseudoscience mostly in the 19th century, realism faced criticism from different people.
One common mistake was that realism focuses too much on the everyday aspects of life, forgetting the remarkable themes and ideals that were traditionally linked with literature and art. Despite all of this criticisms, realism also found itself some defenders who argued that its focus on depicting the everyday experiences of ordinary people made it a valuable tool for social critique. They battled that realism provides a more correct contemporary society that supports to uncover social injustices and inequalities. While realism faced criticism for many reasons the influence it brought on literature and art was deep shaping the development of modern storytelling and visual representation.
Practices and Beliefs of Raelism
Raëlism is materialistic, disbelieving in gods, supporting atheism, and rejecting the presence of the supernatural. Raël, the originator of the religion, describes traditional religion as illogical and unscientific, and presents his alternative as a philosophy free of "obscurantism and mysticism".
Elevate members only perform baptisms as part of the Raëlian initiation ceremony, often referred to as "transmission" or "the cellular plan," which commemorates important dates on the Raëlian calendar. Four times a year, starting on the anniversary of Raël baptism forty members in April 1976, it is performed. Additional dates are the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, the meeting between Raël and the prophets on October 7, and the contact between Raël and the Elohim on December 13. Baptism involves sprinkling water on the forehead while communicating with extraterrestrials through telepathy. Members think that by doing this, their genetic code is sent to the Elohim for possible future acknowledgment. A contract that authorizes the sending of a portion of forehead bone to Raël for Elohim recognition after death is also signed by initiates, though it is unknown if this has actually happened.
Raelism in the Present
Raelism in the Present
Raelism continues to exist as a small but globally distributed religious movement. Though relatively small, it maintains an active presence in the current era, continuing to attract followers who resonate with its unique blend of spiritual and scientific perspectives. The religion has maintained its promotion of beliefs in extraterrestrial creationism, scientific progress, and peace activism just as before. Raelian communities can be found in various countries around the world, with particularly active groups in North America, Europe, and Japan. These communities remain active in organising gatherings, seminars, and conferences to discuss Raelian teachings, promote their values, and engage in activism.
Currently, Raelism continues its focus on advancements in science and technology, particularly in the fields of genetics, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Raelians advocate for the peaceful and ethical use of these technologies to improve humanity's well-being and potentially achieve immortality. Through the years, they have preserved their unique practices such as initial rituals, sensual meditation and experimentation, promotion of liberal ethical system, and attempts at human cloning.
Even today, Raelism remains known for its stance on social issues. They still maintain their strong support for gender equality, sexual freedom, and non-violence. They recently unveiled their groundbreaking series "Rael, the Last Prophet: 50 Years of Spiritual Revolution", which premiered on February 7th on YouTube, inviting viewers to embark on a journey that revisits the origins and unfolds the future of the IRM (International Raelism Movement).
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