Word: marsic
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...Aggression is caused by a form of emotional oppression, according to Marsic. If human beings are better educated and allowed to "liberate themselves from their feelings of fear or being guilty," believe the Raelians who oppose war, they will not become aggressive or wish to dominate one another...
...Elohim "are not gods," but beings, "like we are," says Marsic. The difference is that the Elohim have a "higher wisdom level...
...going to become like them," Marsic adds. Significantly, Raelians see the Elohim as benevolent beings, devoid of aggression. The question of aggression is addressed in Raelian philosophy, which holds that creatures who are so advanced that they can create life forms will have overcome war-like emotions that would eventually destroy civilizations...
...Marsic says he knows little of Clonaid, except that it was founded by Rael. He says he does not know the names of any investors or how the organization is funded. He believes that Raelian dues pay no salaries within the movement or in the company, but, instead, go toward advertising speakers on the Raelian movement or for operating educational booths, like the one open recently at a holistic expo in Atlanta. He says dues begin at $150 per Raelian annually, although members can pay more if they wish...
...Marsic sees Clonaid?s announcement that a baby has been successfully cloned as "a great thing. It?s important in the symbolic point of view. It shows," Marsic says, "that we should not be afraid of science, but we should welcome science" like the world welcomes a newborn baby. Cloning a human baby is "not playing God," he says. "Rael likes to do exactly the opposite of that which some religious leaders do. We are very progressive and we oppose all the traditions that make people feel guilty...