Spiritual Leader Rael to Join Global Commemoration on Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing: August 6 Marks the Raelian New Year and 80 Years Since the Atomic Tragedy
TOKYO, August 5, 2025 — Rael, founder and spiritual leader of the International Raelian Movement, will once again take part in the annual Raelian New Year celebration on August 6—this year marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima genocide.
In a previous statement, Rael strongly condemned the bombing, calling it one of the greatest crimes ever committed against humanity: “Harry Truman is the worst criminal of all time against humanity because he gave the order to bomb two Japanese cities that were clearly civilian objectives. He did so in violation of the rules of war, and his orders caused the instant killing of 300,000 innocent civilians, including elderly people and children. Even Adolf Hitler didn’t kill that many civilians with two bombs!”
He further added: “Pretending that he saved lives by shortening the war when he ordered the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki makes the crime even more horrific. It’s like saying that it’s okay to sacrifice the lives of innocent civilians to save the lives of military personnel.”
Dr. Brigitte Boisselier, spokesperson for the Raelian Movement, drew a stark parallel with modern-day atrocities: “Unfortunately, the same logic is still at play in the Middle East, where thousands of civilians—including children—have been killed in Gaza. If President Truman or any of the subsequent U.S. Presidents had apologized for those monstrous acts, it is unlikely the current genocide in Palestine would be accepted or ignored by the public in Western countries as it is today.”
Rael has long advocated for global peace and disarmament through non-violent means, including international meditations and activism, and by encouraging peace activists to influence their governments. “Raelian gatherings are planned for August 6 in most major cities around the world,” added Boisselier. “On this day, we also welcome new members into the Raelian Movement and promote the ‘One Minute for Peace’ campaign launched by Rael—to help humanity reach global peace, one peaceful minute at a time.”
In a previous statement, Rael strongly condemned the bombing, calling it one of the greatest crimes ever committed against humanity: “Harry Truman is the worst criminal of all time against humanity because he gave the order to bomb two Japanese cities that were clearly civilian objectives. He did so in violation of the rules of war, and his orders caused the instant killing of 300,000 innocent civilians, including elderly people and children. Even Adolf Hitler didn’t kill that many civilians with two bombs!”
He further added: “Pretending that he saved lives by shortening the war when he ordered the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki makes the crime even more horrific. It’s like saying that it’s okay to sacrifice the lives of innocent civilians to save the lives of military personnel.”
Dr. Brigitte Boisselier, spokesperson for the Raelian Movement, drew a stark parallel with modern-day atrocities: “Unfortunately, the same logic is still at play in the Middle East, where thousands of civilians—including children—have been killed in Gaza. If President Truman or any of the subsequent U.S. Presidents had apologized for those monstrous acts, it is unlikely the current genocide in Palestine would be accepted or ignored by the public in Western countries as it is today.”
Rael has long advocated for global peace and disarmament through non-violent means, including international meditations and activism, and by encouraging peace activists to influence their governments. “Raelian gatherings are planned for August 6 in most major cities around the world,” added Boisselier. “On this day, we also welcome new members into the Raelian Movement and promote the ‘One Minute for Peace’ campaign launched by Rael—to help humanity reach global peace, one peaceful minute at a time.”
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