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Fishbulb
I took a look at the Raelian website. I've certainly heard about them and wondered what their baseline belief system really is. Apparently it is the belief that we were "intelligently designed" by aliens.
Alright, so who "designed" those aliens? What's the history? Was there a "first alien" some time, way back?
That belief system is not new but it certainly isn't scientific.
I suspect the lure of free, open sex is making this group look more valid than they really are.
I send my best to those of you who have loved ones in the process of examining this cult. I would suggest if the "scientific" arguement comes up during your discussions that you offer them the option of joining the local university science and research department as a volunteer. If an interest in the scientific proof of our origins is what they're after then better information can be found.
I doubt this is really their interest but at least this point might make them stumble in their arguement, and make them either think, or at least be more honest about their true motives.
Good luck to you all. I hope things work out for the better.
I agree. The only problem I have is that your rationality can be applied to every single religion on the face of the planet.
Take a second and think about it. Read your post, and then traverse, in your mind, every religion you have ever known.
What I am saying here is that religion, in and amongst itself, requires brainwashing to believe - whether you were 2 years old or 10 or 50 when you were indoctrinated.
To believe in life after death does not require a religion - I.E. a political institution.
Religion, whether a UFO cult, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, or any other religion that can be named will offer you nothing but comfort.
It's time people wake up to that fact. No religion will grant you eternity. When you follow a single person, even Jesus or Mohammad, you succumb to ONE person's belief. Stop being good Christians, Muslims, Hindus or the like. Start being good people.
Belief in one man, any man, is a road to destruction.