Raelian Movement

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Clonaid - Raelian-affiliated company established to clone humans. Includes information about cloning, details of the company's technology, and news releases.

International Committee Against Christian Calendar Imperialism in U.N.O. - Raelian initiative to convince the United Nations to convert from the "Christian calendar" to a system that is not related to any religious tradition.

Message from the Designers - Official website for the Raelian Movement. Includes descriptions of beliefs and positions, organization structure, information for prospective members, and an online shop.

Raëlian - Offers a skeptical perspective on Raëlian practices and beliefs.

UFOland - Information about and video tour of this structure in Quebec, construction of which was inspired by the messages that Rael received from an extraterrestrial visitor. Also includes general information about the Raelian movement and its beliefs.

New Age Cult Clones Yanni - Mark Yarenz, writing for Ridiculopathy.com, presents a satirical look at the Raelian's cloning activities. (January 3, 2003)

Behind a Cult and Cloning - New York Times article recounts the history of the Raelians and compares the movement to some historical antecedents, including the Oneida Community. [Requires free registration.] (December 29, 2002)

Of Free Love, Extraterrestrials and Masturbation - Article in the Toronto Globe and Mail describes the beliefs of the movement and discusses its attempt to clone humans. (December 19, 2002)

Out of This World - Guardian Unlimited article about the relationship between the Raelian movement and the company, Clonaid, which is attempting to clone humans. (February 15, 2002)

The Rael Deal - Article by Susan J. Palmer, a religion teacher who is writing a book about the Rael cult, discusses the movement's history and its involvement in human cloning. (June, 2001)

Who is Rael? And What Does He Want From Us? - GoGo Magazine profile of the founder of the International Raelian Movement. (December 21, 2000)

Raël Love - Salon.com writer Taras Gresco relates experience with a gathering of Raelians and describes the movement's beliefs and history. (March 8, 2000)