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In 1973, a French racecar magazine editor named Claude Vorilhon claimed he had such a revelation. According to him,he was contacted by a small, human-like alien near a volcanic crater in central France. This being introduced himself as Yahweh—not the biblical deity, but a member of an advanced alien race called the Elohim. And what Yahweh told him would become the foundation of one of the most controversial and fascinating UFO religions on Earth: the Raelian Movement.
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00:00Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that everything you thought you knew about human
00:05origins, religion, science, even God, was wrong. Not just a little wrong, but radically, cosmically,
00:13existentially wrong. In 1973, a French race car magazine editor named Claude Vorlion claimed he
00:20had such a revelation. According to him, he was contacted by a small, human-like alien near a
00:26volcanic crater in central France, this being introduced himself as Yahweh, not the biblical
00:32deity, but a member of an advanced alien race called the Elohim, and what Yahweh told him would
00:38become the foundation of one of the most controversial and fascinating UFO religions on
00:43earth, the Raelian movement. The Elohim, Yahweh said, are not gods, they are scientists, and they
00:50created life on earth, not through divine power, but through advanced genetic engineering.
00:56Every prophet humanity has ever revered, Jesus, Buddha, and Muhammad, was, according to the
01:03Elohim, a hybrid messenger sent to guide us. And now, Claude Vorlion, renamed Rael, was to become
01:11the final prophet, tasked with preparing humanity for the Elohim's return. This story isn't just about
01:17aliens, it's about cloning, cosmic diplomacy, sexual liberation, and a plan to build an embassy
01:23for extraterrestrial visitors. Welcome to the world of Raelism.
01:28Who are the Elohim? They're not gods, they're not spirits. According to Rael, the Elohim are flesh
01:34and blood extraterrestrials, advanced scientists from another planet who mastered genetic engineering
01:40hundreds of thousands of years ago. And they didn't just visit earth, they terraformed it,
01:46seeded it, and created all life on it. Hebrew scholars translate Elohim as God in modern English
01:53Bibles. Elohim comes from the Canaanite word El, which means mighty one. Elohim is the third word
02:00in the Bible, in its original Hebrew. Rael claims Elohim means those who came from the sky, and that
02:06it isn't a metaphor, it's literal. The Elohim arrived in flying machines, used DNA manipulation to create
02:13plants, animals, and eventually humans, and then guided our development through carefully chosen
02:19prophets. Each major religion, Rael claims, is a distorted echo of Elohim intervention.
02:26The burning bush? A hologram? The angel Gabriel? An Elohim envoy? The resurrection of Jesus?
02:34Advanced cloning? Miracles were misunderstood technology. And the Elohim didn't want worship,
02:41they wanted to guide us. Rael described the Elohim as human, like but small, around four feet tall,
02:47and said they were beautiful, with an aura of peace and intelligence, and their faces were full of
02:52love. He said they live on a distant planet in a parallel dimension, which Rael never gave a name
02:58to. But he did say they also brought him to a second planet he called the Planet of the Eternals.
03:03Rael claims they've been watching us closely, but they won't return until we're ready, until we've
03:08embraced peace, science, and the truth about our origins. And apparently, that's where Rael comes in.
03:13Though final prophet Claude Vaurillon wasn't a mystic or a priest, he was a motorsport journalist with a
03:21love for fast cars. But everything changed on December 13, 1973, when he drove to a volcanic park
03:28near Clermont-Ferrand, France, and allegedly met an extraterrestrial. The being who appeared to him
03:34was about four feet tall, with long dark hair and black beard, almond-shaped eyes, pale white skin with a
03:41green tinge and an aura of serene intelligence. He called himself Yahweh, and he claimed to be one of
03:48the Elohim, the creators of humanity. For six consecutive days, Yahweh shared revelations that
03:55would become the backbone of Rael's mission. Rael was told that Earth's religions were
04:00misinterpretations of Elohim interventions, that humanity was created through DNA engineering,
04:06that prophets like Jesus and Buddha were Elohim hybrids, and that now, in the age of science,
04:12it was time to reveal the truth. Yahweh gave Claude Vaurillon his new name, Rael, meaning Light
04:19of the Elohim. He was to become the final messenger, tasked with preparing humanity for the Elohim's
04:26return. But this wasn't about salvation, it was about readiness. The Elohim would only return when
04:33humanity had embraced peace, rejected war, and built an official embassy to welcome them.
04:40Rael began writing. His first book, The Book Which Tells the Truth, laid out the Elohim's message.
04:47He founded the Raelian Movement, a global organization dedicated to spreading the truth about our alien
04:53creators. And he began recruiting followers, not through fear or guilt, but through science,
04:59sensuality, and cosmic purpose. Though Raelian philosophy forget guilt, forget sin, forget divine
05:07punishment, Raelism isn't about worship, it's about awakening. At its core, the Raelian philosophy is
05:14a radical fusion of science, sensuality, and cosmic diplomacy. First, science. Raelians believe that
05:21technological progress is sacred. The Elohim are scientists, not spiritual beings, and they want
05:27humanity to follow in their footsteps. That means embracing cloning, artificial intelligence, and
05:32genetic engineering. In fact, the Raelian movement founded CloneEd in 1997, a biotech company that
05:39claimed to have produced the first human clone, named Eve, in 2002. Though never verified, the claim
05:46sparked global controversy and put Raelians on the map. Second, sensuality. Rael teaches that pleasure is
05:54divine. Sexual freedom, body positivity, and emotional liberation are central to the movement. They
06:01promote sensual meditation as a way to connect with the Elohim's energy and transcend societal repression.
06:09It's not just about sex. It's about joy, connection, and universal harmony. And third, the embassy project.
06:18Raelians believe the Elohim will return to earth, but only if we build them a proper welcome center.
06:25Not a temple. Not a church. An embassy. Complete with landing pads, diplomatic protocols, and neutral
06:33territory. They've even tried to negotiate with governments to build it in Israel, near Jerusalem,
06:40where the Elohim allegedly first made contact with ancient humans. So far, no luck, but the plan remains
06:47active. Raelism isn't just a belief system. It's a blueprint for a future where science
06:52replaces superstition, pleasure replaces guilt, and aliens replace gods.
06:58Criticisms of Raelism
07:01No movement that claims aliens created humanity is going to fly under the radar. And Raelism,
07:07it's been a lightning rod for controversy since day one. Let's start with cloning. In 2002,
07:14the Raelian-affiliated biotech company Clonade announced the birth of Eve, the first cloned human.
07:21The claim was never independently verified, and scientists worldwide dismissed it as pseudoscience.
07:27But the media frenzy was real. Overnight, Raelism went from fringe UFO cult to headline-grabbing
07:33spectacle. Then there's the sensuality. Raelians promote sexual freedom as a path to enlightenment,
07:39which has led to accusations of hedonism and cult-like behavior. They host Raelian angels,
07:45women who volunteer to greet the Elohim with love and sensuality, and advocate for open relationships,
07:51body positivity, and the removal of sexual taboos. Critics call it exploitative. Raelians
07:57call it liberation. Politically, the movement has stirred tension by challenging religious orthodoxy
08:02and lobbying for the construction of an alien embassy in Jerusalem. Governments have refused,
08:07citing security concerns and diplomatic absurdity. But Raelians persist, even proposing alternate
08:14sites in neutral countries. Despite the backlash, Raelism has spread globally. The movement claims
08:21tens of thousands of members across more than 80 countries. They hold annual gatherings, wear symbolic
08:28medallions, and organize campaigns for peace, science, and human rights, including advocating for
08:34the banning of nuclear weapons, and promoting genetically modified food as the solution to
08:39world hunger. To outsiders, it's bizarre. To insiders, it's a cosmic truth waiting to be embraced.
08:46The Message for Humanity So, what do the Elohim want from us?
08:50Not worship, not sacrifice, not blind obedience. According to Rael, the Elohim's message is simple.
08:57Evolves evolve. Emotionally, intellectually, technologically, they created us not to be
09:02slaves or disciples, but to become creators ourselves. To reach a level of peace and scientific
09:09mastery that allows us to join the interstellar community. Raelians believe humanity is at a
09:16crossroads. One path leads to war, environmental collapse, and extinction. The other leads to enlightenment,
09:23cloning, space travel, and contact. The Elohim are watching, waiting for us to choose. And when we do,
09:30when we build the embassy, embrace peace, and reject superstition, they will return. Not as conquerors,
09:36but as family. The movement's future is ambitious. Raelians continue to push for the embassy,
09:43advocate for scientific progress, and promote a global shift toward joy, freedom, and cosmic awareness.
09:51They envision a world without borders, without religion, without violence. A world where humans
09:56become creators, just like the Elohim. Whether you see it as prophecy, science fiction, or spiritual
10:02rebellion, Raelism offers a provocative lens on human existence. It asks, What if the gods were scientists?
10:11What if the prophets were hybrids? And what if the truth has been waiting in the stars all along,
10:17watching and waiting? The Elohim may not have landed yet. But for thousands of Raelians around the world,
10:25the countdown has already begun. Rituals and symbols. If Raelism is a cosmic philosophy,
10:33then its rituals are the tuning fork, meant to harmonize the human soul with the frequency of
10:38the Elohim. Let's start with the most sacred rite, the transmission of the cellular plan. This isn't
10:45baptism. It's a symbolic act where a Raelian guide places water on the forehead of a new member,
10:51transmitting their genetic identity to the Elohim's supercomputers. According to Rael,
10:56this ritual ensures that the Elohim recognize the individual when they return.
11:01It's performed annually on four key dates, each honoring a prophet's birth, including Rael himself.
11:08Then there's sensual meditation. This isn't just relaxation. It's a spiritual exercise designed to
11:17awaken the body's energy centers and connect with the Elohim's vibrational field. Practitioners visualize
11:24light, love, and cosmic unity, often in group settings. It's part mindfulness, part erotic transcendence,
11:31and fully Raelian. Raelians also celebrate the day of creation on the first Sunday of April every year,
11:40marking the Elohim's initial seeding of life on earth. It's a time for reflection,
11:46joy, and recommitment to the movement's ideals. No fasting. No guilt. Just gratitude for existence
11:54and the pursuit of enlightenment. Now, the symbols.
11:58The most iconic is the Raelian emblem. It was a six-pointed star of David, intertwined with a
12:05swirling spiral. Originally a swastika, later replaced due to controversy. If my information
12:11is correct, they've gone back to using a right-facing swastika again. The star represents the Elohim's
12:17role in ancient religions. The spiral, or swastika, symbolizes infinity and the cyclical nature of life.
12:24It's worn as a medallion by initiated members and displayed at gatherings. Raelians also use
12:31color-coded attire to denote roles within the movement. Guides, initiates, and Raelian angels,
12:38each have distinct visual identities, but the real uniform is the mind, open, curious, and tuned to the stars.
12:46Raelism Comparisons Raelism isn't the only belief system
12:52that looks to the stars for answers, but it's one of the boldest. To understand its place in the broader
12:58landscape, we need to zoom out and explore the strange constellation of UFO religions and cosmic
13:04mythologies that have emerged over the last century. It started in the 1940s and 50s, when flying saucers
13:11became cultural icons and contactees claimed to receive messages from benevolent space brothers.
13:18Groups like the Aetherius Society and the followers of George Adamski blended Eastern mysticism with
13:26interplanetary wisdom. But Raelism took it further, replacing vague spiritualism with a detailed scientific
13:34origin story. Unlike New Age movements that speak of ascension and light beings, Raelism insists on
13:40materialism. The Elohim are not ethereal, they're biological, their ships are not metaphors, they're
13:46machines, and their message isn't about transcendence. It's about evolution through technology. Raelism also
13:53diverges from ancient astronaut theories popularized by authors like Erik von Däniken. While those theories
14:00suggest aliens influenced ancient civilizations, Raelism claims aliens created us entirely. It's not
14:09intervention, it's authorship. Symbolically, Raelism echoes mythic structures, a chosen prophet, a divine
14:17council, a coming apocalypse, or in this case, a cosmic reunion. But it replaces gods with engineers,
14:26miracles with science, and salvation with cloning and diplomacy. In the tapestry of UFO religions, Raelism stands
14:34out as a hyper-modern example. Sleek, sensual, and boldly scientific. It's not just a belief system,
14:42it's a blueprint for a post-religious, post-human future. Like and subscribe for more videos like this,
14:49and comment with what you believe the truth of our existence is.
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