The Raelian Movement is a spiritual organization founded my Claude Vorilhon, aka "Rael."Haaretz: 'World Orgasm Day' Orgy for Peace Canceled Due to Threats (December 26, 2008) Raelians believe that extraterrestrials called the "Elohim" helped civilize the earth. They believe that the Elohim have visited the earth to help to lay the grounds for many of the major religions that exist today. Their beliefs follow the theory of Intelligent Design.http://www.rael.org/
According to their official website at Rael.org, the group's founder says that he was "contacted by a visitor from another planet" in 1973. The "extra-terrestrial human being," just about 4' tall, said his people "were the ones who designed all life on earth" and that man "mistook us for gods."http://rael.org/rael_content/rael_summary.php
In 2002 the Raelians claimed to have created the first human clone, through their company Clonaid.BBC News: Who are the Raelians? (December 28, 2002)
On February 5, 2009, the Raelians in New Zealand celebrated World Nude Day. In honor of the unofficial holiday, a group gathered on the Mt. Maunganui Beach for body painting, as a symbolic way of saying "the human body is a beautiful work of art and should be celebrated as such."Raelian Press Site: NZ Raelians Celebrate World Nude Day! (February 5, 2009)
World Orgasm Day
In December 2008, the group planned on holding a "World Orgasm Day" in Israel, but protests forced them to cancel.Haaretz: 'World Orgasm Day' Orgy for Peace Canceled Due to Threats (December 26, 2008)
Raelian Quote
"We don't believe in demons, ghosts and gods. The group's primary goal is to inform humanity, without attempting to persuade, regarding scientific messages that deal with the origins of life on earth."Ynetnews: Mega-orgy in Tel Aviv Cancelled Due to Public Pressure (December 24, 2008)—Kobi Drori, spokesperson
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Founded by Claude Vorilhon
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Believe extraterrestrials civilized the earth in ancient timesBBC News: Who are the Raelians? (December 28, 2002)
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Believes creators were the "Elohim" the ancient Hebrew word for "those who came from the sky"BBC News: Who are the Raelians? (December 28, 2002)
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Raelians believe in the theory of intelligent design
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Rael founded Clonaid; claims to have created the first human clone in 2002BBC News: Who are the Raelians? (December 28, 2002)
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Raelians believe scientific advancements can prolong human lifeTIME Magazine: Who Are the Raelians? (January 4, 2003)
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Planned a "World Orgasm Day" for December 21, 2008, to promote world peace but had to cancel due to multiple threatsHaaretz: 'World Orgasm Day' Orgy for Peace Canceled Due to Threats (December 26, 2008)
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Spokesperson said World Orgasm Day was intended to "try and bring world pease through mass orgasm"Ynetnews: Mega-orgy in Tel Aviv Cancelled Due to Public Pressure (December 24, 2008)
