Topic: Etymology

2 chapters across the catalog

Interview With Raelian Priest Part 2   The Jeff Davis Show   Jan 6, 1996 [6y OxEYTToU]
17:24 - 19:15

Interview With Raelian Priest Part 2 The Jeff Davis Show Jan 6, 1996 [6y OxEYTToU]

Organized Religion, Etymology, and the Raelian Church

Parent discusses the etymology of "religion" as a link between people and their creator, defending the need for organization to achieve large-scale goals. She compares the Raelian Church's mission to build an embassy for the Elohim to the historical success of the Catholic Church. She emphasizes that teamwork is essential to changing the world and making it better.

Raelian Movement (Classic Jeff Davis Jan. 6, 1997) [K NeNAaVqfU]
1:19:21 - 1:21:16

Raelian Movement (Classic Jeff Davis Jan. 6, 1997) [K NeNAaVqfU]

Organized Religion Etymology, Raëlian Church Goals

The word "religion" is traced to the Latin "religare," meaning a link between people and their creator. Parent argues that organization is necessary to achieve large-scale goals, such as building the Raëlian embassy in Jerusalem. She compares the Raëlian movement's need for teamwork to the historical success of the Catholic Church in spreading its message.