Make A Religion

~~coryallen2~~ · 04-30-2009, 07:29 AM

Ummm I would make this clever religion were you worship a Jewish zombie. You would pay him alot but that would never be enoughe. The economy would fall because everyone is giving their money to this "Church". Then we would talk to him and ask for our money back through telepathic talk. He will never respond because he is laughing at us. Then I would write a book that can't hardly be explained and lsoe half the scriptures, And maybe write it in a alien "Hebrew" language that can hardly be translated.

Is this taken?

FireInCairo · 04-30-2009, 07:39 AM

I already did.
It's called Bowism.
We have about 150 followers.
It involves the worship and adherence to the strict guidelines laid down in holy Bowie's discography, along with reverence for the saints of Bowism (Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Mick Ronson etc.)

Piss Me Off · 04-30-2009, 07:59 AM

Dudeism.com - The Church of the Latter-Day Dude

Something like that.

Antonio · 04-30-2009, 08:21 AM

A religion for people who hate religion

it'd be called The Church of ehidontgiveafuck

Guybrush · 04-30-2009, 08:51 AM

If I wanted to make a religion, I'm not sure what it would be about, but I'd be sure to include plenty of things that should help make a religion successful in competition with other religions.

It should accept science to a great degree so that believing it doesn't become too paradoxal
I would have "missionairies" to convert more people
I would use alienation and scare tactics in order to keep believers from leaving the fold
I would promise power over things many people have little power over, such as their happiness, health or even other people
I would have a hierarchy with several levels where acceptance to the next level is somehow rewarded f.ex by heightened spiritual awareness and revealed secrets. Progress through these levels will serve as a filter, making sure only those most devout and most vulnerable to suggestion rise to power in my church which is good for loyalty etc. Those who rise become more and more into the religion and more and more subjected to suggestions softening up their sense of reason so that they will accept more and more outlandish things.

In short, my religion will prey on the weak, latch onto them and not let them leave. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard beat me to it, though.

~~coryallen2~~ · 04-30-2009, 08:54 AM

The Future of Toretorden:

pahuuuta · 04-30-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by toretorden

If I wanted to make a religion, I'm not sure what it would be about, but I'd be sure to include plenty of things that should help make a religion successful in competition with other religions.

It should accept science to a great degree so that believing it doesn't become too paradoxal
I would have "missionairies" to convert more people
I would use alienation and scare tactics in order to keep believers from leaving the fold
I would promise power over things many people have little power over, such as their happiness, health or even other people
I would have a hierarchy with several levels where acceptance to the next level is somehow rewarded f.ex by heightened spiritual awareness and revealed secrets. Progress through these levels will serve as a filter, making sure only those most devout and most vulnerable to suggestion rise to power in my church which is good for loyalty etc. Those who rise become more and more into the religion and more and more subjected to suggestions softening up their sense of reason so that they will accept more and more outlandish things.

In short, my religion will prey on the weak, latch onto them and not let them leave. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard beat me to it, though.

that sounds more like a government lol

333 · 04-30-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Speaking from experience having millions of people kissing your ass is really annoying after a while.

Do you speak of your e-ass? Because if you are, it's quite nice and heart shaped.

As for religion, I think I could do without blind faith.

SATCHMO · 04-30-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by toretorden

If I wanted to make a religion, I'm not sure what it would be about, but I'd be sure to include plenty of things that should help make a religion successful in competition with other religions.

It should accept science to a great degree so that believing it doesn't become too paradoxal
I would have "missionairies" to convert more people
I would use alienation and scare tactics in order to keep believers from leaving the fold
I would promise power over things many people have little power over, such as their happiness, health or even other people
I would have a hierarchy with several levels where acceptance to the next level is somehow rewarded f.ex by heightened spiritual awareness and revealed secrets. Progress through these levels will serve as a filter, making sure only those most devout and most vulnerable to suggestion rise to power in my church which is good for loyalty etc. Those who rise become more and more into the religion and more and more subjected to suggestions softening up their sense of reason so that they will accept more and more outlandish things.

In short, my religion will prey on the weak, latch onto them and not let them leave. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard beat me to it, though.

I was just gonna' say you were describing scientology until I read the last line.....DAMN!

Freebase Dali · 04-30-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by coryallen2

The Future of Toretorden:

I was this close to hiring a contract killer to take you out, but now you've just bought yourself another month.

Good job.

04-30-2009, 07:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
FireInCairo Later on... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,235	I already did. It's called Bowism. We have about 150 followers. It involves the worship and adherence to the strict guidelines laid down in holy Bowie's discography, along with reverence for the saints of Bowism (Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Mick Ronson etc.) __________________ O G MUDBONE: Only You can prevent forest fires.

04-30-2009, 07:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	Dudeism.com - The Church of the Latter-Day Dude Something like that. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

04-30-2009, 08:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	If I wanted to make a religion, I'm not sure what it would be about, but I'd be sure to include plenty of things that should help make a religion successful in competition with other religions. It should accept science to a great degree so that believing it doesn't become too paradoxal I would have "missionairies" to convert more people I would use alienation and scare tactics in order to keep believers from leaving the fold I would promise power over things many people have little power over, such as their happiness, health or even other people I would have a hierarchy with several levels where acceptance to the next level is somehow rewarded f.ex by heightened spiritual awareness and revealed secrets. Progress through these levels will serve as a filter, making sure only those most devout and most vulnerable to suggestion rise to power in my church which is good for loyalty etc. Those who rise become more and more into the religion and more and more subjected to suggestions softening up their sense of reason so that they will accept more and more outlandish things. In short, my religion will prey on the weak, latch onto them and not let them leave. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard beat me to it, though. __________________ Something Completely Different

04-30-2009, 07:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
~~coryallen2~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lorain,ohio Posts: 909	Ummm I would make this clever religion were you worship a Jewish zombie. You would pay him alot but that would never be enoughe. The economy would fall because everyone is giving their money to this "Church". Then we would talk to him and ask for our money back through telepathic talk. He will never respond because he is laughing at us. Then I would write a book that can't hardly be explained and lsoe half the scriptures, And maybe write it in a alien "Hebrew" language that can hardly be translated. Is this taken?

04-30-2009, 08:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
~~coryallen2~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lorain,ohio Posts: 909	The Future of Toretorden: