Editing Raelism

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! colspan="2" | Raelism
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! Family
| UFO religion / New religious movement
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! Origin region
| France
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! Founding period
| 20th century CE
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! Estimated adherents
| Estimates vary; small international movement.
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'''Raelism''' is a modern UFO religion founded by Claude Vorilhon, known as Raël, teaching that human life was created by advanced extraterrestrial beings called the Elohim.

== Overview ==

Raelism interprets religious history through a technological and extraterrestrial framework. It teaches that the Elohim were advanced beings mistaken for gods, that humanity should build a peaceful global civilization, and that science, sensual freedom, cloning, and a future embassy for the Elohim are important to its vision. The movement is controversial and is studied as a modern UFO religion.

== Key beliefs ==

* The Elohim as advanced extraterrestrial creators of human life
* Reinterpretation of religious texts through science-fiction and technological themes
* Emphasis on peace, sensuality, science, and global cooperation
* Expectation of possible contact with the Elohim
* Humanity’s future shaped by technology and ethical transformation

== Practices ==

* Study of Raelian writings and messages
* Meditation and sensory awareness practices
* Public advocacy and movement events
* Symbolic rituals and gatherings
* Promotion of an embassy project for the Elohim in Raelian teaching

== Places of worship ==

* Raelian gatherings, homes, rented halls, online spaces, and movement events rather than traditional temples

== Sacred texts ==

* Writings attributed to Raël, including messages said to come from the Elohim, are central to the movement

== Holidays and observances ==

* Raelian observances include movement anniversaries and commemorations connected to claimed encounters and teachings

== Branches and related traditions ==

* [[New Religious Movements]]
* [[Scientology]]
* [[Technotheism]]
* [[Mechanotheism]]

== See also ==

* [[Religion]]
* [[Theology]]
* [[Philosophy of religion]]
* [[New Religious Movements]]
* [[Indigenous and Traditional Religions]]

[[Category:Religions]]
[[Category:New religious movements]]
[[Category:UFO religions]]