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»	The New Middle Ages of the US With every progressive milestone this nation achieves, such as the legalization of gay marriage in 2015, Christian fanaticism grows. Certainly, in retaliation against these commendable policies, they strangle liberties elsewhere, like reversing Roe v. Wade and ending the once-lauded constitutional right to abortion. If US citizens do not take an adamant stand against these changes, we may find ourselves no better than those living in Islamic theocracies. Louisiana citizens are the latest to befall such medieval decisions. On June 19, 2024 state Governor Jeff Landry passed a law mandating every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments. They must be shown prominently and clearly, and schools must have them in place by 2025. While Landry justifies this by saying the Commandments have 'historical significance,' this is a weak argument when confronted by the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights - another document with historical significance yet is not required to be displayed in every classroom - which states we 'shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...' The law is just part of this religious trend with conservative lawmakers. Last month, Louisiana legislators also banned abortion, declaring abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances. Elsewhere, states like Texas and Florida passed laws allowing religious chaplains to provide mental health services or support for public school students. There are critics of these laws. Maitreya Rael, founder and leader of the Raelian Movement, advocates for freedom in all things, including religion. He spoke in 2006 about the Western world potentially sliding backward towards religious policies that favor discrimination and constrict peoples' rights. "...he western world must continue to accelerate its progressive reforms which allow it to completely destroy the last puritanical and conventional traces inherited from the oppressive Judeo-Christian traditions," he said that year. That was almost 20 years ago, and it seems like the US is struggling in this regard. In order to destroy these last traces, as Maitreya Rael says, we must start with the children. We must reconsider the values we expose to them. How much time and effort is taken teaching the names of military generals, brutal colonizers, and tyrannical kings compared to the names of the brilliant inventors of daily objects like toilets, laundry machines, dishwashers, and the automobile? How can we drill the details of the Magna Charta but omit the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? This is the document that should be in every classroom. If we are thoroughly examining our children's education, we must critique religion itself - monotheistic beliefs in particular. After the World Trade Centers were attacked in 2001, Maitreya Rael said, "Whether it is the Bible, the Gospel, or the Koran, all these sacred books spread hatred, intolerance, and encourage violence and barbarism." The very nature of monotheism and its traditions endorse discrimination and conflict - after all, if there is only One God and you believe a different one then one must be wrong and the other right. He continues in his speech, ...such texts must no longer be taught to children! Because the fact is that while the world cries over the victims of Manhattan, there are children who are receiving a religious education that will turn them into the terrorists of tomorrow who will in turn create new strife among different religious schools. To post the First Commandment in a classroom, which says, 'You shall have no other gods before me,' is to instill intolerance of those who believe in a different one! We must embrace tolerance and celebrate the differences among each other. However, we cannot impose them onto others, nor throw out decades of freedom and liberty, all of which are happening more and more in this country. We must teach our youth tolerance, respect, and fraternity for all other men and women, regardless of their ethnicity, culture, or religion. Rob Sansone
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Date published: Sun, 06 Oct 2024 06:49:34 +0000

Rael recognizes Gilad Atzmon as new Honorary Priest

LAS VEGAS, March 26 - Rael, founder and leader of the International Raelian Movement, has bestowed the title of Honorary Raelian Priest upon British jazz musician, composer and writer Gilad Atzmon.

Atzmon, born in Israel, is becoming even better known for his writing than for his fine musicianship. His recent articles decry what he calls “the Israeli genocidal campaign against Palestinian civilians in Gaza” and Israeli brutality in general. And his criticism isn’t directed solely against Israel’s government and military forces. In a recent essay widely distributed on the Internet, Atzmon had particularly harsh words for Israeli civilians, pointing out that their “popular support of outright war crimes” included applauding the carnage in Gaza displayed on their television screens.

During the 35-year history of Raelianism, the special distinction of Honorary Priest has been awarded only a few dozen times. It is reserved for those who place the pursuit of truth, justice, love and equality above selfish considerations – including their careers.

“Rael was deeply touched by Atzmon’s essay, “War on Terror Within: The End of Jewish History,” said Ricky Lee Roehr, a Raelian bishop who heads the organization’s North American division. “He forwarded it to the more than 60,000 members of our organization worldwide and we also posted it on our online news site. It should be required reading for those who go along with Israeli aggression because they’re terrified of appearing anti-Semitic. Most people are so concerned about being politically correct that they can’t – or won’t – see the truth, let alone do anything about it.”

Roehr said Rael is very concerned about the future of Palestine and has offered solutions.

“Rael has proposed a one-state, lasting solution in which Jews and Palestinians would combine resources and live in the same state,” Roehr said. “After all, they were living there peacefully together before World War II, and nonviolence is the only solution. In fact, Rael says Israel is in dire need of a Jewish Gandhi if it is to survive much longer.”

Roehr added that Atzmon’s writings have special significance for Raelians living in Israel and for those of Jewish heritage living elsewhere.

“I felt compelled to write to Mr. Atzmon and thank him personally for his powerful articles – especially this latest one,” said Leon Mellul, Grand Rabbi for the Israeli Raelian Movement. “I’ve been living in Israel for many years and I can tell you that what he writes is the truth. With all my heart, I thank him for proclaiming it to the world!”

Thursday 26 March 2009