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Aliens Adored: Ral's UFO Religion,Used
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Aliens Adored is the first full length, indepth look at the Ralian movement, a fascinating new religion founded in the 1970s by the charismatic prophet, Ral. Born in France as Claude Vorilhon, the former racecar driver founded the religion after he experienced a visitation from the aliens (the 'elohim') who, in his cosmology, created humans by cloning themselves. The millenarian movement awaits the return of the alien creators, and in the meantime seeks to develop the potential of its adherents through free love, sexual experimentation, opposition to nuclear proliferation and war, and the development of the science of cloning.Sociologist Susan J. Palmer has studied the Raelian movement for more than a decade, observing meetings and rituals and enjoying unprecedented access to the group's leaders as well as to its rankandfile members. In this pioneering study she provides a thorough analysis of the movement, focusing on issues of sexuality, millenarianism, and the impact of the scientific worldview on religion and the environment. Rael's radical sexual ethics, his gnostic anthropocentrism, and shallow ecotheology offer us a mirror through which we see how our worldview has been shaped by the forces of globalization, postmodernism, and secular humanism.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Aliens Adored: Raël's UFO Religion'? A: 'Aliens Adored' is an in-depth analysis of the Raëlian movement, a new religion founded by Raël in the 1970s, exploring its beliefs, practices, and sociological implications.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is written by Susan J. Palmer, a sociologist who has studied the Raëlian movement for over a decade.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book covers topics such as sexuality, millenarianism, the impact of a scientific worldview on religion, and the Raëlian beliefs regarding cloning and free love.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: 'Aliens Adored: Raël's UFO Religion' contains 244 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 29, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific edition for this book? A: There is no special edition mentioned for 'Aliens Adored: Raël's UFO Religion'; it is noted simply as 'None'.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect thorough analyses, personal observations from rituals, and insights into the Raëlian movement's practices and beliefs.
- Q: Does the book discuss Raël's views on sexuality and cloning? A: Yes, the book examines Raël's radical sexual ethics and his beliefs regarding cloning as part of the Raëlian cosmology.