The Raelians

The Raelians are a religious group founded in 1974 by Claude Vorilhon, who is now known as Rael. They believe that life on Earth was created by an advanced extraterrestrial civilization called the Elohim, who transmitted this knowledge to Vorilhon. Their teachings emphasize peace, love, and scientific progress, and they advocate for human cloning, believing it can help achieve immortality. The Raelians also promote the idea that extraterrestrial beings have a role in human origins and future development. They are best known for their provocative stances on cloning and their efforts to promote the idea of peaceful contact with alien life.