Raelism / International Raelian Movement (1974- ).
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Atheistic UFO religion founded in France in 1974 by Claude Vorilhon (Rael); teaches humanity was created by extraterrestrials called the Elohim; backer of human-cloning venture Clonaid.
[DOCUMENTED] Real, still-active international NRM; began as MADECH (Movement for Welcoming the Elohim, Creators of Humanity), Dec 1974. Known for the Elohim-symbol, open-sexuality stance, atheism, and pro-technology immortality agenda. [CLAIM] Vorilhon says that on 13 Dec 1973 an extraterrestrial 'Eloha' met him at the Puy de Lassolas volcano; the Elohim created all life with advanced technology, were mistaken for 'God' (Elohim = 'those who came from the sky'), and seeded 40 prophets (Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad), Rael being the 40th and last. [CLAIM] Holds humanity entered an 'Age of Apocalypse' after Hiroshima (1945). Immortality is to be achieved via cloning + accelerated growth + mind transfer.