Top 5 Most Bizarre And Absurd Registered Religions

Putting upon any religion to your children is abuse. Even though there are many strange and absurd religions, I decided to present you a few of the most extremist and registered ones. Read this text with hold and feel free to take upon an interpretation that suits you best. I have no intention to out upon anybody any of these religions or some of their beliefs and ideas. My only intention was to show in what kind of world we live today, and what strange thinks do people all over the world believe in.

1.
Scientology

This is the most popular religion of this kind and the most people have heard about it. She is probably best known for its absurd alien beliefs.
75 million years ago, there was an alien galactic ruler named Xenu who was in charge of 76 planets in our sector of the galaxy, including planet Earth, whose name at that time was Teegeeack.

Xenu realized over-population and came up with an idea how to save the world.

Xenu’s made fleet of DC8-like spaceships then flew to planet Earth, where the frozen people were dumped in and around volcanoes in the Canary Islands and the Hawaiian Islands. When Xenu’s Air Force had finished dumping the bodies into the volcanoes, hydrogen bombs were dropped into the volcanoes and the frozen space aliens were destroyed.

However, Xenu’s plan involved setting up electronic traps in Teegeeack’s atmosphere which were designed to trap the souls or spirits of the dead aliens. When the 13.5 trillion spirits were being blown around on the nuclear winds, the electronic traps worked like a charm and captured all the souls in the electronic, sticky fly-paper like traps.

These souls inhabited the bodies of humans and continued to live within.

Maybe this religion wouldn’t be so popular if there wasn’t for our beloved Tom Cruise which decided to go crazy and accept this belief. A group of Scientologist from Germany is under constant surveillance. Should we really believe that people are aliens? This religion is absurd but not as much as the following ones are.

scientology

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2.
Jedi Religion – Jediism

The Jedi Church believes that there is one all powerful force that binds all things in the universe together. The Jedi religion is something innate inside everyone of us, the Jedi Church believes that our sense of morality is innate. So quiet your mind and listen to the force within you!

I suppose that they must have lightsabers and robes in their religious equipment.

Now, this doesn’t sound that bad, because most of the religions in the world are founded on the belief in some supreme power in the Universe, but only Jediist based their beliefs on Star Wars SF movie. Insane?

jediism

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3.
The Church of Ed Wood – Woodism

First thing that you see when you enter their web site is a pop up that says: “To answer your first question – yes, we’re totally serious.”

They are an internet church that practices Woodism. Woodism is a pop-culture-based religion created in 1996 by Reverend Steve Galindo. They follow the late cult director Edward D. Wood Jr., and they look to him as a savior. At The Church of Ed Wood they use Ed and his films to inject spirituality into those who get little fulfillment from more mainstream religions like Christianity. By looking at his films and his life, they learn to lead happy, positive lives. We strive for acceptance of others and of the self.

This religion is registered and official. Woodists at their gatherings always dress up as opposite genre and indulge their desires, because Ed Wood loved transvestites and engaged them in his movies. There is always a lot of alcohol at these gatherings and I suppose orgies until dawn. Interesting concept, isn’t it?

the church of ed wood

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  • DarkCylon

    There is so much disinformation in this article:

    “The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, while having existed in secrecy for hundreds of years, only recently came into the mainstream when this letter was published in May 2005.”

    Wow. This is so wrong.

    And, apatheism as a religion? Lol, it is not a religion, and it is not in any way organized (“They gather once a year and snap wrapping bubbles to show their indifference about the existence of God.”)

    The vast majority of Jedi followers do not really believe it is true, either.

    • anon

      These are pretty funny even if some of them may be made up, I strongly disagree with your statement at the beginning where you said “Putting religion upon a child is abuse.”

      This is not true at all, what’s the worse that can happen if someone goes their life being a christian, and the christians turn out to be wrong, he will simply rot in the ground like everyone else if that turned out to be the case. However if christians are right then everyone who doesn’t beleive will face eternal suffering, saying that putting kids on the safe side is “abuse” is nothing more than a christian bashing statement considering christians beleive more than anyone else that it is important to teach kids about Jesus more than anyone else, why can’t we just live and let live?

      I’m not a christian of particularly strong faith, but I do know the more that people ridicule, insult, and mock what we beleive in through the mainstream, the more people blindly fullfill the prophecies in the book of revalations.

    • anon

      These are pretty funny even if some of them may be made up, I strongly disagree with your statement at the beginning where you said “Putting religion upon a child is abuse.”

      This is not true at all, what’s the worse that can happen if someone goes their life being a christian, and the christians turn out to be wrong, he will simply rot in the ground like everyone else if that turned out to be the case. However if christians are right then everyone who doesn’t beleive will face eternal suffering, saying that putting kids on the safe side is “abuse” is nothing more than a christian bashing statement considering christians beleive more than anyone else that it is important to teach kids about Jesus more than anyone else, why can’t we just live and let live?

      I’m not a christian of particularly strong faith, but I do know the more that people ridicule, insult, and mock what we beleive in through the mainstream, the more people blindly fullfill the prophecies in the book of revalations.

      • PopeBadass

        “what’s the worst that can happen if someone goes [sic] their life being a Chistian?”
        Well, they could become a homophobe, or they could attempt to teach others how dirty and sinful any non-missionary sex is. Maybe they could form a compound in Waco, where they have sex with children. I bet they might picket the funerals of dead servicemen and women like the Westboro Basptist Church does. They could molest children like Catholic priests have done on occasion, or I suppose they could ignore the Holocaust and order Hitler’s birthday to be a recognized holiday like Pope Pious XII did.
        I realize that Stalin was an atheist, but he was also the godhead of the Russian religion. He required the Russian people to spend all their time thinking about the state and his needs. Hitler ran on a Catholic ticket and had an excellent relationship with the Roman Catholic Church.

      • PopeBadass

        “what’s the worst that can happen if someone goes [sic] their life being a Chistian?”
        Well, they could become a homophobe, or they could attempt to teach others how dirty and sinful any non-missionary sex is. Maybe they could form a compound in Waco, where they have sex with children. I bet they might picket the funerals of dead servicemen and women like the Westboro Basptist Church does. They could molest children like Catholic priests have done on occasion, or I suppose they could ignore the Holocaust and order Hitler’s birthday to be a recognized holiday like Pope Pious XII did.
        I realize that Stalin was an atheist, but he was also the godhead of the Russian religion. He required the Russian people to spend all their time thinking about the state and his needs. Hitler ran on a Catholic ticket and had an excellent relationship with the Roman Catholic Church.

        • John

          These are not examples of Christianity, but the failures and corruptions thereof. Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.

        • John

          These are not examples of Christianity, but the failures and corruptions thereof. Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.

        • John

          These are not examples of Christianity, but the failures and corruptions thereof. Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.

        • What?

          Are you retarded?

        • What?

          Are you retarded?

        • What?

          Are you retarded?

      • PopeBadass

        “what’s the worst that can happen if someone goes [sic] their life being a Chistian?”
        Well, they could become a homophobe, or they could attempt to teach others how dirty and sinful any non-missionary sex is. Maybe they could form a compound in Waco, where they have sex with children. I bet they might picket the funerals of dead servicemen and women like the Westboro Basptist Church does. They could molest children like Catholic priests have done on occasion, or I suppose they could ignore the Holocaust and order Hitler’s birthday to be a recognized holiday like Pope Pious XII did.
        I realize that Stalin was an atheist, but he was also the godhead of the Russian religion. He required the Russian people to spend all their time thinking about the state and his needs. Hitler ran on a Catholic ticket and had an excellent relationship with the Roman Catholic Church.

      • Ian

        What a boring, clumsy use of Pascal’s Wager. Change all references from Christians and Jesus to Muslims and Muhammad, and a Imam could make the same argument.

      • Ian

        What a boring, clumsy use of Pascal’s Wager. Change all references from Christians and Jesus to Muslims and Muhammad, and a Imam could make the same argument.

      • Ian

        What a boring, clumsy use of Pascal’s Wager. Change all references from Christians and Jesus to Muslims and Muhammad, and a Imam could make the same argument.

      • Ian

        What a boring, clumsy use of Pascal’s Wager. Change all references from Christians and Jesus to Muslims and Muhammad, and a Imam could make the same argument.

      • Rob

        “What’s the worst that can happen if someone goes their life being a Christian…”

        I’ll stop you right there, chief. The problem is not people going their whole lives being Christians, it is terrorizing and indoctrinating children. Christianity is all about making you feel bad for being a human being, they want you to believe that you will burn in eternal hellfire for wanting to have sex before you are married or any number of other beautiful, wonderful things. The anguish that many feel over the conflict between their desires and beliefs in entirely unnecessary and can be highly harmful.

      • Rob

        “What’s the worst that can happen if someone goes their life being a Christian…”

        I’ll stop you right there, chief. The problem is not people going their whole lives being Christians, it is terrorizing and indoctrinating children. Christianity is all about making you feel bad for being a human being, they want you to believe that you will burn in eternal hellfire for wanting to have sex before you are married or any number of other beautiful, wonderful things. The anguish that many feel over the conflict between their desires and beliefs in entirely unnecessary and can be highly harmful.

      • Rob

        “What’s the worst that can happen if someone goes their life being a Christian…”

        I’ll stop you right there, chief. The problem is not people going their whole lives being Christians, it is terrorizing and indoctrinating children. Christianity is all about making you feel bad for being a human being, they want you to believe that you will burn in eternal hellfire for wanting to have sex before you are married or any number of other beautiful, wonderful things. The anguish that many feel over the conflict between their desires and beliefs in entirely unnecessary and can be highly harmful.

    • anon

      These are pretty funny even if some of them may be made up, I strongly disagree with your statement at the beginning where you said “Putting religion upon a child is abuse.”

      This is not true at all, what’s the worse that can happen if someone goes their life being a christian, and the christians turn out to be wrong, he will simply rot in the ground like everyone else if that turned out to be the case. However if christians are right then everyone who doesn’t beleive will face eternal suffering, saying that putting kids on the safe side is “abuse” is nothing more than a christian bashing statement considering christians beleive more than anyone else that it is important to teach kids about Jesus more than anyone else, why can’t we just live and let live?

      I’m not a christian of particularly strong faith, but I do know the more that people ridicule, insult, and mock what we beleive in through the mainstream, the more people blindly fullfill the prophecies in the book of revalations.

    • anon

      These are pretty funny even if some of them may be made up, I strongly disagree with your statement at the beginning where you said “Putting religion upon a child is abuse.”

      This is not true at all, what’s the worse that can happen if someone goes their life being a christian, and the christians turn out to be wrong, he will simply rot in the ground like everyone else if that turned out to be the case. However if christians are right then everyone who doesn’t beleive will face eternal suffering, saying that putting kids on the safe side is “abuse” is nothing more than a christian bashing statement considering christians beleive more than anyone else that it is important to teach kids about Jesus more than anyone else, why can’t we just live and let live?

      I’m not a christian of particularly strong faith, but I do know the more that people ridicule, insult, and mock what we beleive in through the mainstream, the more people blindly fullfill the prophecies in the book of revalations.

    • Fergus

      Another humorless moron who just doesn’t get it. Ever heard of a parody, dude?

      • Andrew

        A parody should not evoke other parodies (i.e. Pastafarianism). That’s like saying the newer Movie Movies are funny, because they reference other, better comedy films.

      • Andrew

        A parody should not evoke other parodies (i.e. Pastafarianism). That’s like saying the newer Movie Movies are funny, because they reference other, better comedy films.

      • Andrew

        A parody should not evoke other parodies (i.e. Pastafarianism). That’s like saying the newer Movie Movies are funny, because they reference other, better comedy films.

    • Fergus

      Another humorless moron who just doesn’t get it. Ever heard of a parody, dude?

    • Fergus

      Another humorless moron who just doesn’t get it. Ever heard of a parody, dude?

  • DarkCylon

    There is so much disinformation in this article:

    “The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, while having existed in secrecy for hundreds of years, only recently came into the mainstream when this letter was published in May 2005.”

    Wow. This is so wrong.

    And, apatheism as a religion? Lol, it is not a religion, and it is not in any way organized (“They gather once a year and snap wrapping bubbles to show their indifference about the existence of God.”)

    The vast majority of Jedi followers do not really believe it is true, either.

  • DarkCylon

    There is so much disinformation in this article:

    “The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, while having existed in secrecy for hundreds of years, only recently came into the mainstream when this letter was published in May 2005.”

    Wow. This is so wrong.

    And, apatheism as a religion? Lol, it is not a religion, and it is not in any way organized (“They gather once a year and snap wrapping bubbles to show their indifference about the existence of God.”)

    The vast majority of Jedi followers do not really believe it is true, either.

    • anon

      These are pretty funny even if some of them may be made up, I strongly disagree with your statement at the beginning where you said “Putting religion upon a child is abuse.”

      This is not true at all, what’s the worse that can happen if someone goes their life being a christian, and the christians turn out to be wrong, he will simply rot in the ground like everyone else if that turned out to be the case. However if christians are right then everyone who doesn’t beleive will face eternal suffering, saying that putting kids on the safe side is “abuse” is nothing more than a christian bashing statement considering christians beleive more than anyone else that it is important to teach kids about Jesus more than anyone else, why can’t we just live and let live?

      I’m not a christian of particularly strong faith, but I do know the more that people ridicule, insult, and mock what we beleive in through the mainstream, the more people blindly fullfill the prophecies in the book of revalations.

      • PopeBadass

        “what’s the worst that can happen if someone goes [sic] their life being a Chistian?”
        Well, they could become a homophobe, or they could attempt to teach others how dirty and sinful any non-missionary sex is. Maybe they could form a compound in Waco, where they have sex with children. I bet they might picket the funerals of dead servicemen and women like the Westboro Basptist Church does. They could molest children like Catholic priests have done on occasion, or I suppose they could ignore the Holocaust and order Hitler’s birthday to be a recognized holiday like Pope Pious XII did.
        I realize that Stalin was an atheist, but he was also the godhead of the Russian religion. He required the Russian people to spend all their time thinking about the state and his needs. Hitler ran on a Catholic ticket and had an excellent relationship with the Roman Catholic Church.

        • John

          These are not examples of Christianity, but the failures and corruptions thereof. Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.

        • What?

          Are you retarded?

      • Ian

        What a boring, clumsy use of Pascal’s Wager. Change all references from Christians and Jesus to Muslims and Muhammad, and a Imam could make the same argument.

      • Rob

        “What’s the worst that can happen if someone goes their life being a Christian…”

        I’ll stop you right there, chief. The problem is not people going their whole lives being Christians, it is terrorizing and indoctrinating children. Christianity is all about making you feel bad for being a human being, they want you to believe that you will burn in eternal hellfire for wanting to have sex before you are married or any number of other beautiful, wonderful things. The anguish that many feel over the conflict between their desires and beliefs in entirely unnecessary and can be highly harmful.

    • Fergus

      Another humorless moron who just doesn’t get it. Ever heard of a parody, dude?

      • Andrew

        A parody should not evoke other parodies (i.e. Pastafarianism). That’s like saying the newer Movie Movies are funny, because they reference other, better comedy films.

  • Smack

    Whait a minute – what makes these religions (by the way, the FSM is not a religion but a parody on religion) any more bizarre and ridiculous than all the others?

  • Smack

    Whait a minute – what makes these religions (by the way, the FSM is not a religion but a parody on religion) any more bizarre and ridiculous than all the others?

    • John

      Mainstream religions, regardless of their various belief structures, share a common thread in their establishment of morality in their particular time and place. These top 5 are not religions because they do not contribute to society, morality, or decency. They are just organized groups of hedonists that couldn’t muster the self control to obey any rules so they invent their own as a tax dodge.

      • Andrew

        Hedonism? Really?

        Congratulations, John. You know absolutely nothing about the above religions.

        • John

          How about removing the tax exemption status for all “religions”. Wait 2 years. See which ones are still in existance, ie self sustaining. Then we will see if these are religions or just tax exemption schemes.

          • Andrew

            I’m all for it, but given that Pastafarianism is a joke and Apatheism seems to be more of a philosophy than an organized church, I don’t think they’d change at all. Then there are the Jedi, who honestly think it’s a good framework for religious beliefs (fictional or not).

            • Mike

              How very dare you! How very, very dare you!
              Pastafarianism is the one truth; just because we don’t try to force others to see the light, does not mean we are not a religion.

              • Mormeshka

                ABSURD christian religion create more sect & cluns. christian trush want to dominate everywhere,
                in the schools, in communities, bur thy are have own haunts, just begging for money & so on….

            • Mike

              How very dare you! How very, very dare you!
              Pastafarianism is the one truth; just because we don’t try to force others to see the light, does not mean we are not a religion.

            • Mike

              How very dare you! How very, very dare you!
              Pastafarianism is the one truth; just because we don’t try to force others to see the light, does not mean we are not a religion.

          • Andrew

            I’m all for it, but given that Pastafarianism is a joke and Apatheism seems to be more of a philosophy than an organized church, I don’t think they’d change at all. Then there are the Jedi, who honestly think it’s a good framework for religious beliefs (fictional or not).

          • Andrew

            I’m all for it, but given that Pastafarianism is a joke and Apatheism seems to be more of a philosophy than an organized church, I don’t think they’d change at all. Then there are the Jedi, who honestly think it’s a good framework for religious beliefs (fictional or not).

        • John

          How about removing the tax exemption status for all “religions”. Wait 2 years. See which ones are still in existance, ie self sustaining. Then we will see if these are religions or just tax exemption schemes.

        • John

          How about removing the tax exemption status for all “religions”. Wait 2 years. See which ones are still in existance, ie self sustaining. Then we will see if these are religions or just tax exemption schemes.

        • John

          How about removing the tax exemption status for all “religions”. Wait 2 years. See which ones are still in existance, ie self sustaining. Then we will see if these are religions or just tax exemption schemes.

      • Andrew

        Hedonism? Really?

        Congratulations, John. You know absolutely nothing about the above religions.

      • Andrew

        Hedonism? Really?

        Congratulations, John. You know absolutely nothing about the above religions.

      • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

        Here is a surprise for you John. Exactly what you say above (Mainstream religions, regardless of their various belief structures, share a common thread in their establishment of morality in their particular time and place.) is the basis for Jedi Realism.

        Regardless of what the article above says, it shows that the individual only performs half researches. However, I digress. I totally agree with Scientology being a weird religion. However, in my own opinion, I would have added two “Christian” beliefs in there-Jehovah’s Witness and Mormonism. Those confuse the hell out of me.

        • John

          They seem unbelieveable to me also because Mormon literature can be interpreted as justifying the mass-murder of Native Americans. Jehovah’s Witnesses profess the ability to work miracles by vocalizing God’s name (although they don’t even get the pronunciation right).
          However, the Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses have church properties, employees, bodies of literature, and doctrines and beliefs that they have professed for over 100 years. I have heard that Hitler persecuted Jehovah’s Witnesses and at least made some negative statements about the historical revisions that were being promoted by the Mormons. That, by itself, doesn’t make them right, but if people are willing to die for their beliefs how can anyone question the official validity of their faith?

          • Andrew

            And yet, neither the Mormons or Jehovah’s Witnesses are on this list. That’s actually quite depressing, given the origin of either.

          • Andrew

            And yet, neither the Mormons or Jehovah’s Witnesses are on this list. That’s actually quite depressing, given the origin of either.

          • Andrew

            And yet, neither the Mormons or Jehovah’s Witnesses are on this list. That’s actually quite depressing, given the origin of either.

      • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

        Here is a surprise for you John. Exactly what you say above (Mainstream religions, regardless of their various belief structures, share a common thread in their establishment of morality in their particular time and place.) is the basis for Jedi Realism.

        Regardless of what the article above says, it shows that the individual only performs half researches. However, I digress. I totally agree with Scientology being a weird religion. However, in my own opinion, I would have added two “Christian” beliefs in there-Jehovah’s Witness and Mormonism. Those confuse the hell out of me.

      • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

        Here is a surprise for you John. Exactly what you say above (Mainstream religions, regardless of their various belief structures, share a common thread in their establishment of morality in their particular time and place.) is the basis for Jedi Realism.

        Regardless of what the article above says, it shows that the individual only performs half researches. However, I digress. I totally agree with Scientology being a weird religion. However, in my own opinion, I would have added two “Christian” beliefs in there-Jehovah’s Witness and Mormonism. Those confuse the hell out of me.

      • http://www.facebook.com/TheDeanZone Jeffrey Dean

        I beg to differ with you.  Christianity has NOTHING to do with spreading morality, Christianity teaches “anti-morality” and lawless lifestyle in which we are no longer UNDER the law and because Adam sinned we are DOOMED to live our lives AS sinners.  (How anyone calls this spreading morality is just insane).  Christianity teaches that no one can be “good” (moral) and that Jesus died for that reason, so that HIS goodness could be counted as OURS and we would then have a “covering” for our sin so that God doesn’t see our sins anymore but only sees Jesus’ goodness when he looks at us (even though we maintain our sinful fleshly state of being).  Again, Christianity does NOT spread morality, that’s just a lie.

    • John

      Mainstream religions, regardless of their various belief structures, share a common thread in their establishment of morality in their particular time and place. These top 5 are not religions because they do not contribute to society, morality, or decency. They are just organized groups of hedonists that couldn’t muster the self control to obey any rules so they invent their own as a tax dodge.

  • Smack

    Whait a minute – what makes these religions (by the way, the FSM is not a religion but a parody on religion) any more bizarre and ridiculous than all the others?

    • John

      Mainstream religions, regardless of their various belief structures, share a common thread in their establishment of morality in their particular time and place. These top 5 are not religions because they do not contribute to society, morality, or decency. They are just organized groups of hedonists that couldn’t muster the self control to obey any rules so they invent their own as a tax dodge.

      • Andrew

        Hedonism? Really?

        Congratulations, John. You know absolutely nothing about the above religions.

        • John

          How about removing the tax exemption status for all “religions”. Wait 2 years. See which ones are still in existance, ie self sustaining. Then we will see if these are religions or just tax exemption schemes.

          • Andrew

            I’m all for it, but given that Pastafarianism is a joke and Apatheism seems to be more of a philosophy than an organized church, I don’t think they’d change at all. Then there are the Jedi, who honestly think it’s a good framework for religious beliefs (fictional or not).

            • Mike

              How very dare you! How very, very dare you!
              Pastafarianism is the one truth; just because we don’t try to force others to see the light, does not mean we are not a religion.

      • http://www.forcerealists.org Alethea Benton

        Here is a surprise for you John. Exactly what you say above (Mainstream religions, regardless of their various belief structures, share a common thread in their establishment of morality in their particular time and place.) is the basis for Jedi Realism.

        Regardless of what the article above says, it shows that the individual only performs half researches. However, I digress. I totally agree with Scientology being a weird religion. However, in my own opinion, I would have added two “Christian” beliefs in there-Jehovah’s Witness and Mormonism. Those confuse the hell out of me.

        • John

          They seem unbelieveable to me also because Mormon literature can be interpreted as justifying the mass-murder of Native Americans. Jehovah’s Witnesses profess the ability to work miracles by vocalizing God’s name (although they don’t even get the pronunciation right).
          However, the Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses have church properties, employees, bodies of literature, and doctrines and beliefs that they have professed for over 100 years. I have heard that Hitler persecuted Jehovah’s Witnesses and at least made some negative statements about the historical revisions that were being promoted by the Mormons. That, by itself, doesn’t make them right, but if people are willing to die for their beliefs how can anyone question the official validity of their faith?

          • Andrew

            And yet, neither the Mormons or Jehovah’s Witnesses are on this list. That’s actually quite depressing, given the origin of either.

  • Mal

    Have you READ the bible?! Surely christianity should be on this list.

  • Mal

    Have you READ the bible?! Surely christianity should be on this list.

    • John

      The Bible is only 1/5th Christian.

    • John

      The Bible is only 1/5th Christian.

    • John

      The Bible is only 1/5th Christian.

    • John

      The Bible is only 1/5th Christian.

    • shade

      Oh, no doubt, i’m not sure why the FSM made the list but a group of people who believe that a cosmic Jewish zombie who was his own father can make you live forever if you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathically tell him you accept him as your master, so he can remove an evil force from your soul that is present in humanity because a rib-woman was convinced by a talking snake to eat from a magical tree. isnt considered strange enough to make it?

      • Atreyu600

        people hate Christians because it’s the truth. Why don’t we see so much hatred being targeted towards hindus’ muslims, etc? Because many know those beliefs are not the truth but even satan himself knows the truth and influences many people including yourself to have a high level of hatred towards the one true God.

        • Timmyharris

          ignorant douche

          • http://www.facebook.com/TheDeanZone Jeffrey Dean

            now that sounds REAL Christian! pffffft

        • Rj

           The truth…read shade’s comment, if that’s the truth we have bigger issues then I thought

        • http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Cook/100000688609374 John Cook

          Hatred? How can atheists hate something that doesn’t exist? In truth, we just don’t give a hoot about gods and religion. It’s only ancient mythology and not worth our time, although we are far more knowledgeable than most Christians about it having studied religion enough to realize the reality–it is only a silly myth that traps millions of fools who were unable to stand on their own. Christians feel best following the flow of society. Independent thinking and reasoning, the clear use of logic and critical thinking are apparently to Christians like water is to house cats. You would rather not know the truth, thank you.

          Not that we blame Christians for blind crowd following, or never reading the bible. Admitting you have read the bible in a clear manner and found the reality to become an atheist can be extremely dangerous around Christian fundamentalists and zealots who continually threaten us because we refuse to validate their religion making them realize the weakness of their own low self-esteem.

          So tuck your head beneath the blankets and turn your doubting mind off. We understand what it is to be a coward and we think you should do as you please. Just keep your religion behind closed doors and leave us alone and all will be just fine.

    • shade

      Oh, no doubt, i’m not sure why the FSM made the list but a group of people who believe that a cosmic Jewish zombie who was his own father can make you live forever if you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathically tell him you accept him as your master, so he can remove an evil force from your soul that is present in humanity because a rib-woman was convinced by a talking snake to eat from a magical tree. isnt considered strange enough to make it?

  • Mal

    Have you READ the bible?! Surely christianity should be on this list.

  • Mal

    Have you READ the bible?! Surely christianity should be on this list.

    • John

      The Bible is only 1/5th Christian.

    • shade

      Oh, no doubt, i’m not sure why the FSM made the list but a group of people who believe that a cosmic Jewish zombie who was his own father can make you live forever if you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathically tell him you accept him as your master, so he can remove an evil force from your soul that is present in humanity because a rib-woman was convinced by a talking snake to eat from a magical tree. isnt considered strange enough to make it?

  • DW

    “Putting upon any religion to your children is abuse.” This first line let me know that nothing in this article nor its author have any credibility. It appears to have been written by a 13 year-old angry because someone expects him to be a decent human being. I am not religious. In fact, I think that religion is the largest single impediment between man and spirituality. Let me get this straight, however. Teaching a child a belief system that carries with it an ethic of reverence to something larger than themselves, a code of behavior dictated by the creed of the Golden Rule (which virtually every widely-practiced religion holds as a sacred tenet – with probably the greatest exception being Islam), and the overriding belief that thoughts become actions and each have their own consequences and rewards is ABUSE? You don’t have to be Godless to be a moron, but it seems this author has been blessed with both.

    • John

      What in Islam is against the Golden Rule? Maybe I don’t know much about Islam but the few Muslims I know seem like fair people.

    • John

      What in Islam is against the Golden Rule? Maybe I don’t know much about Islam but the few Muslims I know seem like fair people.

    • John

      What in Islam is against the Golden Rule? Maybe I don’t know much about Islam but the few Muslims I know seem like fair people.

    • John

      What in Islam is against the Golden Rule? Maybe I don’t know much about Islam but the few Muslims I know seem like fair people.

    • SlamDog

      You are not right DW! You don’t need religion if you want to become “decent human being”. Basic of religion is indeed to become a good person, but religion isn’t necessary needed for reaching higher goals. You are speaking about Islam and yet you don’t know anything about it? Have you ever read basics of Koran??? I suppose we all know the answer of that…

    • SlamDog

      You are not right DW! You don’t need religion if you want to become “decent human being”. Basic of religion is indeed to become a good person, but religion isn’t necessary needed for reaching higher goals. You are speaking about Islam and yet you don’t know anything about it? Have you ever read basics of Koran??? I suppose we all know the answer of that…

    • SlamDog

      You are not right DW! You don’t need religion if you want to become “decent human being”. Basic of religion is indeed to become a good person, but religion isn’t necessary needed for reaching higher goals. You are speaking about Islam and yet you don’t know anything about it? Have you ever read basics of Koran??? I suppose we all know the answer of that…

    • SlamDog

      You are not right DW! You don’t need religion if you want to become “decent human being”. Basic of religion is indeed to become a good person, but religion isn’t necessary needed for reaching higher goals. You are speaking about Islam and yet you don’t know anything about it? Have you ever read basics of Koran??? I suppose we all know the answer of that…

    • RG

      I think what the author meant when he said ‘putting upon any religion to your children is abuse’ could’ve meant that if you enforce your child to believe – like an extremist. I’m just guessing. Religion is not ‘abuse’ but brainwashing is.

      • euphoria

        RG, you guess right. Thanks!

      • euphoria

        RG, you guess right. Thanks!

      • euphoria

        RG, you guess right. Thanks!

    • RG

      I think what the author meant when he said ‘putting upon any religion to your children is abuse’ could’ve meant that if you enforce your child to believe – like an extremist. I’m just guessing. Religion is not ‘abuse’ but brainwashing is.

    • RG

      I think what the author meant when he said ‘putting upon any religion to your children is abuse’ could’ve meant that if you enforce your child to believe – like an extremist. I’m just guessing. Religion is not ‘abuse’ but brainwashing is.

    • shade

      so let me get this straight, you cant teach your children these values WITHOUT bringing them up with some form of religion?

    • shade

      so let me get this straight, you cant teach your children these values WITHOUT bringing them up with some form of religion?

    • shade

      so let me get this straight, you cant teach your children these values WITHOUT bringing them up with some form of religion?

    • shade

      so let me get this straight, you cant teach your children these values WITHOUT bringing them up with some form of religion?

  • DW

    “Putting upon any religion to your children is abuse.” This first line let me know that nothing in this article nor its author have any credibility. It appears to have been written by a 13 year-old angry because someone expects him to be a decent human being. I am not religious. In fact, I think that religion is the largest single impediment between man and spirituality. Let me get this straight, however. Teaching a child a belief system that carries with it an ethic of reverence to something larger than themselves, a code of behavior dictated by the creed of the Golden Rule (which virtually every widely-practiced religion holds as a sacred tenet – with probably the greatest exception being Islam), and the overriding belief that thoughts become actions and each have their own consequences and rewards is ABUSE? You don’t have to be Godless to be a moron, but it seems this author has been blessed with both.

  • DW

    “Putting upon any religion to your children is abuse.” This first line let me know that nothing in this article nor its author have any credibility. It appears to have been written by a 13 year-old angry because someone expects him to be a decent human being. I am not religious. In fact, I think that religion is the largest single impediment between man and spirituality. Let me get this straight, however. Teaching a child a belief system that carries with it an ethic of reverence to something larger than themselves, a code of behavior dictated by the creed of the Golden Rule (which virtually every widely-practiced religion holds as a sacred tenet – with probably the greatest exception being Islam), and the overriding belief that thoughts become actions and each have their own consequences and rewards is ABUSE? You don’t have to be Godless to be a moron, but it seems this author has been blessed with both.

    • John

      What in Islam is against the Golden Rule? Maybe I don’t know much about Islam but the few Muslims I know seem like fair people.

    • SlamDog

      You are not right DW! You don’t need religion if you want to become “decent human being”. Basic of religion is indeed to become a good person, but religion isn’t necessary needed for reaching higher goals. You are speaking about Islam and yet you don’t know anything about it? Have you ever read basics of Koran??? I suppose we all know the answer of that…

    • RG

      I think what the author meant when he said ‘putting upon any religion to your children is abuse’ could’ve meant that if you enforce your child to believe – like an extremist. I’m just guessing. Religion is not ‘abuse’ but brainwashing is.

      • euphoria

        RG, you guess right. Thanks!

    • shade

      so let me get this straight, you cant teach your children these values WITHOUT bringing them up with some form of religion?

  • Safarukon

    Lol, wow i guess it’s only to be expected. A bunch of angry christians and whatnot yelling about this page.hah PIRATES FOR LIFE

    • John

      Piracy may be fun and profitable but it is also a capital offense. Navy 3, pirates 0.

    • John

      Piracy may be fun and profitable but it is also a capital offense. Navy 3, pirates 0.

    • John

      Piracy may be fun and profitable but it is also a capital offense. Navy 3, pirates 0.

    • John

      Piracy may be fun and profitable but it is also a capital offense. Navy 3, pirates 0.

  • Safarukon

    Lol, wow i guess it’s only to be expected. A bunch of angry christians and whatnot yelling about this page.hah PIRATES FOR LIFE

  • Safarukon

    Lol, wow i guess it’s only to be expected. A bunch of angry christians and whatnot yelling about this page.hah PIRATES FOR LIFE

    • John

      Piracy may be fun and profitable but it is also a capital offense. Navy 3, pirates 0.

  • Terry

    Christianity is different with Catholicism, children must be guided by their parents or guardians at early age to believe in one God and be Bible prepared, we do not need to argue about the extreme belief of others, yes must be spiritual not just religious, to follow one prophet Jesus Christ and one God the Father.

    • John

      If you think Jesus was only a prophet then your not Catholic. Islam and some Jews might consider Him a prophet but Catholics consider Him as God become human.

      • Bingham

        Why is any modern human looking for God when God has already found you, just look both ways before you cross the road because you are your only saviour.

      • Bingham

        Why is any modern human looking for God when God has already found you, just look both ways before you cross the road because you are your only saviour.

        • John

          In America we have cars with brakes that allow them to stop before hitting people. We also have great big engines that make lots of noise so people can hear them coming. Thank Our Ford for these salvations/innovations. Did Aldous Huxley create a new religion when he wrote Brave New World?

        • John

          In America we have cars with brakes that allow them to stop before hitting people. We also have great big engines that make lots of noise so people can hear them coming. Thank Our Ford for these salvations/innovations. Did Aldous Huxley create a new religion when he wrote Brave New World?

        • John

          In America we have cars with brakes that allow them to stop before hitting people. We also have great big engines that make lots of noise so people can hear them coming. Thank Our Ford for these salvations/innovations. Did Aldous Huxley create a new religion when he wrote Brave New World?

      • Bingham

        Why is any modern human looking for God when God has already found you, just look both ways before you cross the road because you are your only saviour.

    • John

      If you think Jesus was only a prophet then your not Catholic. Islam and some Jews might consider Him a prophet but Catholics consider Him as God become human.

    • John

      If you think Jesus was only a prophet then your not Catholic. Islam and some Jews might consider Him a prophet but Catholics consider Him as God become human.

    • John

      If you think Jesus was only a prophet then your not Catholic. Islam and some Jews might consider Him a prophet but Catholics consider Him as God become human.

  • Terry

    Christianity is different with Catholicism, children must be guided by their parents or guardians at early age to believe in one God and be Bible prepared, we do not need to argue about the extreme belief of others, yes must be spiritual not just religious, to follow one prophet Jesus Christ and one God the Father.

  • Terry

    Christianity is different with Catholicism, children must be guided by their parents or guardians at early age to believe in one God and be Bible prepared, we do not need to argue about the extreme belief of others, yes must be spiritual not just religious, to follow one prophet Jesus Christ and one God the Father.

  • Terry

    Christianity is different with Catholicism, children must be guided by their parents or guardians at early age to believe in one God and be Bible prepared, we do not need to argue about the extreme belief of others, yes must be spiritual not just religious, to follow one prophet Jesus Christ and one God the Father.

  • Terry

    Christianity is different with Catholicism, children must be guided by their parents or guardians at early age to believe in one God and be Bible prepared, we do not need to argue about the extreme belief of others, yes must be spiritual not just religious, to follow one prophet Jesus Christ and one God the Father.

    • John

      If you think Jesus was only a prophet then your not Catholic. Islam and some Jews might consider Him a prophet but Catholics consider Him as God become human.

      • Bingham

        Why is any modern human looking for God when God has already found you, just look both ways before you cross the road because you are your only saviour.

        • John

          In America we have cars with brakes that allow them to stop before hitting people. We also have great big engines that make lots of noise so people can hear them coming. Thank Our Ford for these salvations/innovations. Did Aldous Huxley create a new religion when he wrote Brave New World?

  • nomnom

    eh, i certainly wouldn’t put religion on my kids. i’d let them live without me harping in their ear. if my child was truly interested in a religion (which i doubt he would be until he was mature enough to start questioning existence and its meaning), i would tell him to research it, and i’d support whatever it was he felt he believed in.

    religion is such a fickle thing though.

    and no matter how silly it is, the story about xenu is entertaining, if nothing more

    • Rob

      Yea Xenu is awesome! Jesus never commanded an airforce of DC-8 like spaceships. WWXD

    • Rob

      Yea Xenu is awesome! Jesus never commanded an airforce of DC-8 like spaceships. WWXD

    • Rob

      Yea Xenu is awesome! Jesus never commanded an airforce of DC-8 like spaceships. WWXD

    • Rob

      Yea Xenu is awesome! Jesus never commanded an airforce of DC-8 like spaceships. WWXD

  • nomnom

    eh, i certainly wouldn’t put religion on my kids. i’d let them live without me harping in their ear. if my child was truly interested in a religion (which i doubt he would be until he was mature enough to start questioning existence and its meaning), i would tell him to research it, and i’d support whatever it was he felt he believed in.

    religion is such a fickle thing though.

    and no matter how silly it is, the story about xenu is entertaining, if nothing more

  • nomnom

    eh, i certainly wouldn’t put religion on my kids. i’d let them live without me harping in their ear. if my child was truly interested in a religion (which i doubt he would be until he was mature enough to start questioning existence and its meaning), i would tell him to research it, and i’d support whatever it was he felt he believed in.

    religion is such a fickle thing though.

    and no matter how silly it is, the story about xenu is entertaining, if nothing more

  • nomnom

    eh, i certainly wouldn’t put religion on my kids. i’d let them live without me harping in their ear. if my child was truly interested in a religion (which i doubt he would be until he was mature enough to start questioning existence and its meaning), i would tell him to research it, and i’d support whatever it was he felt he believed in.

    religion is such a fickle thing though.

    and no matter how silly it is, the story about xenu is entertaining, if nothing more

    • Rob

      Yea Xenu is awesome! Jesus never commanded an airforce of DC-8 like spaceships. WWXD

  • Shake

    I think Jesus was a pirate.

    He didn’t lose his sandals. He buried them.

  • Shake

    I think Jesus was a pirate.

    He didn’t lose his sandals. He buried them.

  • Shake

    I think Jesus was a pirate.

    He didn’t lose his sandals. He buried them.

  • Shake

    I think Jesus was a pirate.

    He didn’t lose his sandals. He buried them.

  • Shake

    I think Jesus was a pirate.

    He didn’t lose his sandals. He buried them.

  • http://www.gotogrado.com/ gOto

    “I think Jesus was a pirate”
    Wrong, is a Lion, Get in the car!!!!!!

  • http://www.gotogrado.com/ gOto

    “I think Jesus was a pirate”
    Wrong, is a Lion, Get in the car!!!!!!

  • http://www.gotogrado.com/ gOto

    “I think Jesus was a pirate”
    Wrong, is a Lion, Get in the car!!!!!!

  • http://www.gotogrado.com gOto

    “I think Jesus was a pirate”
    Wrong, is a Lion, Get in the car!!!!!!

  • carena

    really is it that big of a deal?

  • carena

    really is it that big of a deal?

  • carena

    really is it that big of a deal?

  • Frank Drakman

    “With millions, if not thousands, of devout worshipers…”

    Please tell me you were high when you wrote this.

    Oh, and btw, “bizarre” compared to what?

    All of the rational/fact-based religions?

    If you have any answer to “Is there a god?” other than “I have absolutely no idea whatsoever” then you, my friend, are completely full of shit.

    • John

      Frank, my friend, from dust were you crafted, and to dust you shall return. It will be a shame to be all dressed up and no place to go. If you are such a devout agnostic why did you even click on this topic? Perhaps you fear God more than “religious people” do.

    • John

      Frank, my friend, from dust were you crafted, and to dust you shall return. It will be a shame to be all dressed up and no place to go. If you are such a devout agnostic why did you even click on this topic? Perhaps you fear God more than “religious people” do.

    • John

      Frank, my friend, from dust were you crafted, and to dust you shall return. It will be a shame to be all dressed up and no place to go. If you are such a devout agnostic why did you even click on this topic? Perhaps you fear God more than “religious people” do.

    • John

      Frank, my friend, from dust were you crafted, and to dust you shall return. It will be a shame to be all dressed up and no place to go. If you are such a devout agnostic why did you even click on this topic? Perhaps you fear God more than “religious people” do.

  • Frank Drakman

    “With millions, if not thousands, of devout worshipers…”

    Please tell me you were high when you wrote this.

    Oh, and btw, “bizarre” compared to what?

    All of the rational/fact-based religions?

    If you have any answer to “Is there a god?” other than “I have absolutely no idea whatsoever” then you, my friend, are completely full of shit.

  • Frank Drakman

    “With millions, if not thousands, of devout worshipers…”

    Please tell me you were high when you wrote this.

    Oh, and btw, “bizarre” compared to what?

    All of the rational/fact-based religions?

    If you have any answer to “Is there a god?” other than “I have absolutely no idea whatsoever” then you, my friend, are completely full of shit.

  • Frank Drakman

    “With millions, if not thousands, of devout worshipers…”

    Please tell me you were high when you wrote this.

    Oh, and btw, “bizarre” compared to what?

    All of the rational/fact-based religions?

    If you have any answer to “Is there a god?” other than “I have absolutely no idea whatsoever” then you, my friend, are completely full of shit.

    • John

      Frank, my friend, from dust were you crafted, and to dust you shall return. It will be a shame to be all dressed up and no place to go. If you are such a devout agnostic why did you even click on this topic? Perhaps you fear God more than “religious people” do.

  • Jesse

    I have no comments about the article, except that you have the writing skills of a third grader.

  • Jesse

    I have no comments about the article, except that you have the writing skills of a third grader.

  • Jesse

    I have no comments about the article, except that you have the writing skills of a third grader.

  • Jesse

    I have no comments about the article, except that you have the writing skills of a third grader.

  • Jesse

    I have no comments about the article, except that you have the writing skills of a third grader.

  • ppp

    The Jedi religion is not based on Star Wars. The Star Wars universe borrowed this concept from a real world religion, which is why there are people who really follow the teachings you see in the movies. That religion should not be in this list.

    Also, while it would be a big abuse to force a child to a faith, I do not have a problem with raising a child as a member of a religion, till the time comes when he/she decides whether or not to keep the faith. Heck, it’s probably beneficial on some level. However, that first sentence has nothing to do with the article and as such the article would be better off without it.

  • ppp

    The Jedi religion is not based on Star Wars. The Star Wars universe borrowed this concept from a real world religion, which is why there are people who really follow the teachings you see in the movies. That religion should not be in this list.

    Also, while it would be a big abuse to force a child to a faith, I do not have a problem with raising a child as a member of a religion, till the time comes when he/she decides whether or not to keep the faith. Heck, it’s probably beneficial on some level. However, that first sentence has nothing to do with the article and as such the article would be better off without it.

    • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

      ppp, Judging from your post here, I am going to take a wild guess you are the individual from TOTJO which said he was leaving a comment here. It’s either you or Azrel below(possibly both of you are from there).

      Given the recent history, I’m not surprised that Jediism made it on the list. We are highly misrepresented in the media. Tesco vs. Church of Jediism has left us with a mark that will be difficult to overpower. The idea that it is a requirement to wear a hood in public for them, gives the sense that we are all about being in the next Star Wars film as either serious actors, or extras. *roll*

      I will tell you, when I see people like you coming onto boards like this to help bring more awareness to who we are, and who we are not, I know I can trust that there are people working towards fixing our image. ^^

    • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

      ppp, Judging from your post here, I am going to take a wild guess you are the individual from TOTJO which said he was leaving a comment here. It’s either you or Azrel below(possibly both of you are from there).

      Given the recent history, I’m not surprised that Jediism made it on the list. We are highly misrepresented in the media. Tesco vs. Church of Jediism has left us with a mark that will be difficult to overpower. The idea that it is a requirement to wear a hood in public for them, gives the sense that we are all about being in the next Star Wars film as either serious actors, or extras. *roll*

      I will tell you, when I see people like you coming onto boards like this to help bring more awareness to who we are, and who we are not, I know I can trust that there are people working towards fixing our image. ^^

    • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

      ppp, Judging from your post here, I am going to take a wild guess you are the individual from TOTJO which said he was leaving a comment here. It’s either you or Azrel below(possibly both of you are from there).

      Given the recent history, I’m not surprised that Jediism made it on the list. We are highly misrepresented in the media. Tesco vs. Church of Jediism has left us with a mark that will be difficult to overpower. The idea that it is a requirement to wear a hood in public for them, gives the sense that we are all about being in the next Star Wars film as either serious actors, or extras. *roll*

      I will tell you, when I see people like you coming onto boards like this to help bring more awareness to who we are, and who we are not, I know I can trust that there are people working towards fixing our image. ^^

    • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

      ppp, Judging from your post here, I am going to take a wild guess you are the individual from TOTJO which said he was leaving a comment here. It’s either you or Azrel below(possibly both of you are from there).

      Given the recent history, I’m not surprised that Jediism made it on the list. We are highly misrepresented in the media. Tesco vs. Church of Jediism has left us with a mark that will be difficult to overpower. The idea that it is a requirement to wear a hood in public for them, gives the sense that we are all about being in the next Star Wars film as either serious actors, or extras. *roll*

      I will tell you, when I see people like you coming onto boards like this to help bring more awareness to who we are, and who we are not, I know I can trust that there are people working towards fixing our image. ^^

  • ppp

    The Jedi religion is not based on Star Wars. The Star Wars universe borrowed this concept from a real world religion, which is why there are people who really follow the teachings you see in the movies. That religion should not be in this list.

    Also, while it would be a big abuse to force a child to a faith, I do not have a problem with raising a child as a member of a religion, till the time comes when he/she decides whether or not to keep the faith. Heck, it’s probably beneficial on some level. However, that first sentence has nothing to do with the article and as such the article would be better off without it.

  • ppp

    The Jedi religion is not based on Star Wars. The Star Wars universe borrowed this concept from a real world religion, which is why there are people who really follow the teachings you see in the movies. That religion should not be in this list.

    Also, while it would be a big abuse to force a child to a faith, I do not have a problem with raising a child as a member of a religion, till the time comes when he/she decides whether or not to keep the faith. Heck, it’s probably beneficial on some level. However, that first sentence has nothing to do with the article and as such the article would be better off without it.

  • ppp

    The Jedi religion is not based on Star Wars. The Star Wars universe borrowed this concept from a real world religion, which is why there are people who really follow the teachings you see in the movies. That religion should not be in this list.

    Also, while it would be a big abuse to force a child to a faith, I do not have a problem with raising a child as a member of a religion, till the time comes when he/she decides whether or not to keep the faith. Heck, it’s probably beneficial on some level. However, that first sentence has nothing to do with the article and as such the article would be better off without it.

    • http://www.forcerealists.org Alethea Benton

      ppp, Judging from your post here, I am going to take a wild guess you are the individual from TOTJO which said he was leaving a comment here. It’s either you or Azrel below(possibly both of you are from there).

      Given the recent history, I’m not surprised that Jediism made it on the list. We are highly misrepresented in the media. Tesco vs. Church of Jediism has left us with a mark that will be difficult to overpower. The idea that it is a requirement to wear a hood in public for them, gives the sense that we are all about being in the next Star Wars film as either serious actors, or extras. *roll*

      I will tell you, when I see people like you coming onto boards like this to help bring more awareness to who we are, and who we are not, I know I can trust that there are people working towards fixing our image. ^^

  • jiceberg

    it amuses and saddens me when people get so worked up over a silly fun thing. this is a Christian saying – God has a sense of humor. there’s no need to let someone’s opinions, or fun article, get your panties in a bunch.
    cheers all ya fun folks

  • jiceberg

    it amuses and saddens me when people get so worked up over a silly fun thing. this is a Christian saying – God has a sense of humor. there’s no need to let someone’s opinions, or fun article, get your panties in a bunch.
    cheers all ya fun folks

  • jiceberg

    it amuses and saddens me when people get so worked up over a silly fun thing. this is a Christian saying – God has a sense of humor. there’s no need to let someone’s opinions, or fun article, get your panties in a bunch.
    cheers all ya fun folks

  • jiceberg

    it amuses and saddens me when people get so worked up over a silly fun thing. this is a Christian saying – God has a sense of humor. there’s no need to let someone’s opinions, or fun article, get your panties in a bunch.
    cheers all ya fun folks

  • Ady

    Let me ask you something Mr. Writer: do you often judge a book by its covers? Those religions might look funny and stupid and whatever but only because you wanted to make them look like that. When you do a research and write about things like this, first study them in a deep manner. And before thinking to what reply to give me I must say i did my studies in archaeology and anthropology so I know how the things must be done.

    However, as a member of the Jedi Order, let me inform you that stating that we are based on Star Wars trilogy is a lie. Yes we do believe in the force but tell me what is the difference? You call it God or whatever, I call it force! Besides we believe in something real which can be seen everyday. Our purpose means discipline for mind and body in order to improve human condition and make this world a better place. Each Jedi has a different path but we all have the same goal. Jedi is just a new name for ancient faiths, for great universal truths. You won’t see us worship the great Obi Wan or Luke Skywalker.

    Anyway, thanks for writing this here, it gives me the opportunity to know what people think about us. But next time try to do your work in a pro manner and come with valid and proven arguments.

    • John

      When the star wars movies first came out someone suggested that the Jedi religion was basically a fictitious representation of many consolidated Hindu and/or Budhist beliefs because they believe in a similar life force. Did the Jedi Order exist as a recognised independent religious organization prior to the creation of star wars?

    • John

      When the star wars movies first came out someone suggested that the Jedi religion was basically a fictitious representation of many consolidated Hindu and/or Budhist beliefs because they believe in a similar life force. Did the Jedi Order exist as a recognised independent religious organization prior to the creation of star wars?

    • John

      When the star wars movies first came out someone suggested that the Jedi religion was basically a fictitious representation of many consolidated Hindu and/or Budhist beliefs because they believe in a similar life force. Did the Jedi Order exist as a recognised independent religious organization prior to the creation of star wars?

  • Ady

    Let me ask you something Mr. Writer: do you often judge a book by its covers? Those religions might look funny and stupid and whatever but only because you wanted to make them look like that. When you do a research and write about things like this, first study them in a deep manner. And before thinking to what reply to give me I must say i did my studies in archaeology and anthropology so I know how the things must be done.

    However, as a member of the Jedi Order, let me inform you that stating that we are based on Star Wars trilogy is a lie. Yes we do believe in the force but tell me what is the difference? You call it God or whatever, I call it force! Besides we believe in something real which can be seen everyday. Our purpose means discipline for mind and body in order to improve human condition and make this world a better place. Each Jedi has a different path but we all have the same goal. Jedi is just a new name for ancient faiths, for great universal truths. You won’t see us worship the great Obi Wan or Luke Skywalker.

    Anyway, thanks for writing this here, it gives me the opportunity to know what people think about us. But next time try to do your work in a pro manner and come with valid and proven arguments.

  • Ady

    Let me ask you something Mr. Writer: do you often judge a book by its covers? Those religions might look funny and stupid and whatever but only because you wanted to make them look like that. When you do a research and write about things like this, first study them in a deep manner. And before thinking to what reply to give me I must say i did my studies in archaeology and anthropology so I know how the things must be done.

    However, as a member of the Jedi Order, let me inform you that stating that we are based on Star Wars trilogy is a lie. Yes we do believe in the force but tell me what is the difference? You call it God or whatever, I call it force! Besides we believe in something real which can be seen everyday. Our purpose means discipline for mind and body in order to improve human condition and make this world a better place. Each Jedi has a different path but we all have the same goal. Jedi is just a new name for ancient faiths, for great universal truths. You won’t see us worship the great Obi Wan or Luke Skywalker.

    Anyway, thanks for writing this here, it gives me the opportunity to know what people think about us. But next time try to do your work in a pro manner and come with valid and proven arguments.

  • Ady

    Let me ask you something Mr. Writer: do you often judge a book by its covers? Those religions might look funny and stupid and whatever but only because you wanted to make them look like that. When you do a research and write about things like this, first study them in a deep manner. And before thinking to what reply to give me I must say i did my studies in archaeology and anthropology so I know how the things must be done.

    However, as a member of the Jedi Order, let me inform you that stating that we are based on Star Wars trilogy is a lie. Yes we do believe in the force but tell me what is the difference? You call it God or whatever, I call it force! Besides we believe in something real which can be seen everyday. Our purpose means discipline for mind and body in order to improve human condition and make this world a better place. Each Jedi has a different path but we all have the same goal. Jedi is just a new name for ancient faiths, for great universal truths. You won’t see us worship the great Obi Wan or Luke Skywalker.

    Anyway, thanks for writing this here, it gives me the opportunity to know what people think about us. But next time try to do your work in a pro manner and come with valid and proven arguments.

    • John

      When the star wars movies first came out someone suggested that the Jedi religion was basically a fictitious representation of many consolidated Hindu and/or Budhist beliefs because they believe in a similar life force. Did the Jedi Order exist as a recognised independent religious organization prior to the creation of star wars?

  • Azrel

    Well, this has proven to be rather interesting debate.
    I must say that I have to agree with the fact that the writer of this article needs to research what they write about before “opening mouth and insert foot” scenario.

    I am a member of many Jedi Organizations and have found that this belief fits and mingles well with my Pagan/Druid beliefs as well. God, Christ, Allah, Buddha, Vishnu, whatever one wants to call it, it is the same thing.

    We are all human and thus must practice what we preach with the vise of tolerance, elsewise what have we learned as a race of beings?

  • Azrel

    Well, this has proven to be rather interesting debate.
    I must say that I have to agree with the fact that the writer of this article needs to research what they write about before “opening mouth and insert foot” scenario.

    I am a member of many Jedi Organizations and have found that this belief fits and mingles well with my Pagan/Druid beliefs as well. God, Christ, Allah, Buddha, Vishnu, whatever one wants to call it, it is the same thing.

    We are all human and thus must practice what we preach with the vise of tolerance, elsewise what have we learned as a race of beings?

  • Azrel

    Well, this has proven to be rather interesting debate.
    I must say that I have to agree with the fact that the writer of this article needs to research what they write about before “opening mouth and insert foot” scenario.

    I am a member of many Jedi Organizations and have found that this belief fits and mingles well with my Pagan/Druid beliefs as well. God, Christ, Allah, Buddha, Vishnu, whatever one wants to call it, it is the same thing.

    We are all human and thus must practice what we preach with the vise of tolerance, elsewise what have we learned as a race of beings?

  • Azrel

    Well, this has proven to be rather interesting debate.
    I must say that I have to agree with the fact that the writer of this article needs to research what they write about before “opening mouth and insert foot” scenario.

    I am a member of many Jedi Organizations and have found that this belief fits and mingles well with my Pagan/Druid beliefs as well. God, Christ, Allah, Buddha, Vishnu, whatever one wants to call it, it is the same thing.

    We are all human and thus must practice what we preach with the vise of tolerance, elsewise what have we learned as a race of beings?

  • kNeEzH

    Frank Drakman says:

    “With millions, if not thousands, of devout worshipers…”

    Please tell me you were high when you wrote this.

    Oh, and btw, “bizarre” compared to what?

    All of the rational/fact-based religions?

    If you have any answer to “Is there a god?” other than “I have absolutely no idea whatsoever” then you, my friend, are completely full of shit.

    That is exactly the point!

    If you are catholic, christian, jewish, muslim, taoist, buddhist, agnostic, atheist, jedi,scientologist, mixologist, any ologist, ish, or whatever, the bottom line is that no one knows! All religion is the expression of the same fundamental question. Through all of our toiling the lack of a direct answer from any supereme being, has prompted us to create answers to suit ourselves. It’s all six of one half dozen of the other. No one is any different than anyone else, really what makes any religion better than another?

    Cost of fuji camera capable of taking photos of the afterlife,

    $250,000

    Getting the picture of Frank’s face when he is seated in the Olive Garden in the sky, waiting for judgement by the great and powerful
    Flying Spaghetti Monster, right next to all those pirates

    Priceless

    • John

      Please do not confuse freedom of religion with all religions being equal. If God made Himself visible, taking up the whole sky, and in a booming voice said “I am the Lord your God…”, and proceeded to dictate a list of 10 basic rules for mankind to follow, and then disappeared, billions of people would become faithful and try to obey those rules, but some of their great grandchildren wouldn’t believe that this appearance actually occurred. In a few more generations the number of those who believe would be diluted further. We have no lack of any direct answers, only a reluctance to believe in the ones that seem unpleasant or inconvenient. It’s not enough to practice your religion. You have to LIVE it.

    • John

      Please do not confuse freedom of religion with all religions being equal. If God made Himself visible, taking up the whole sky, and in a booming voice said “I am the Lord your God…”, and proceeded to dictate a list of 10 basic rules for mankind to follow, and then disappeared, billions of people would become faithful and try to obey those rules, but some of their great grandchildren wouldn’t believe that this appearance actually occurred. In a few more generations the number of those who believe would be diluted further. We have no lack of any direct answers, only a reluctance to believe in the ones that seem unpleasant or inconvenient. It’s not enough to practice your religion. You have to LIVE it.

  • kNeEzH

    Frank Drakman says:

    “With millions, if not thousands, of devout worshipers…”

    Please tell me you were high when you wrote this.

    Oh, and btw, “bizarre” compared to what?

    All of the rational/fact-based religions?

    If you have any answer to “Is there a god?” other than “I have absolutely no idea whatsoever” then you, my friend, are completely full of shit.

    That is exactly the point!

    If you are catholic, christian, jewish, muslim, taoist, buddhist, agnostic, atheist, jedi,scientologist, mixologist, any ologist, ish, or whatever, the bottom line is that no one knows! All religion is the expression of the same fundamental question. Through all of our toiling the lack of a direct answer from any supereme being, has prompted us to create answers to suit ourselves. It’s all six of one half dozen of the other. No one is any different than anyone else, really what makes any religion better than another?

    Cost of fuji camera capable of taking photos of the afterlife,

    $250,000

    Getting the picture of Frank’s face when he is seated in the Olive Garden in the sky, waiting for judgement by the great and powerful
    Flying Spaghetti Monster, right next to all those pirates

    Priceless

    • John

      Please do not confuse freedom of religion with all religions being equal. If God made Himself visible, taking up the whole sky, and in a booming voice said “I am the Lord your God…”, and proceeded to dictate a list of 10 basic rules for mankind to follow, and then disappeared, billions of people would become faithful and try to obey those rules, but some of their great grandchildren wouldn’t believe that this appearance actually occurred. In a few more generations the number of those who believe would be diluted further. We have no lack of any direct answers, only a reluctance to believe in the ones that seem unpleasant or inconvenient. It’s not enough to practice your religion. You have to LIVE it.

  • mongo

    *Pulls down pants and leaves a great big steaming dump on this article*

  • mongo

    *Pulls down pants and leaves a great big steaming dump on this article*

  • mongo

    *Pulls down pants and leaves a great big steaming dump on this article*

  • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

    Pastafarians:

    Well, interesting fact about this religion. It was created to one up the Kansas State School Board.

    Actually, the idea of it being a religion, might be a joke, but it is nothing short of ingenius. As long as you understand that the religion is meant to target our education system with regards to the universe’s creation. Along the way, they have turned events-such as our recent influx of pirates- into satires as well.

    All good fun.

  • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

    Pastafarians:

    Well, interesting fact about this religion. It was created to one up the Kansas State School Board.

    Actually, the idea of it being a religion, might be a joke, but it is nothing short of ingenius. As long as you understand that the religion is meant to target our education system with regards to the universe’s creation. Along the way, they have turned events-such as our recent influx of pirates- into satires as well.

    All good fun.

  • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

    Pastafarians:

    Well, interesting fact about this religion. It was created to one up the Kansas State School Board.

    Actually, the idea of it being a religion, might be a joke, but it is nothing short of ingenius. As long as you understand that the religion is meant to target our education system with regards to the universe’s creation. Along the way, they have turned events-such as our recent influx of pirates- into satires as well.

    All good fun.

  • http://www.forcerealists.org Alethea Benton

    Pastafarians:

    Well, interesting fact about this religion. It was created to one up the Kansas State School Board.

    Actually, the idea of it being a religion, might be a joke, but it is nothing short of ingenius. As long as you understand that the religion is meant to target our education system with regards to the universe’s creation. Along the way, they have turned events-such as our recent influx of pirates- into satires as well.

    All good fun.

  • I Kant

    Is this satire?

    What is a ‘registered’ religion?
    Clearly Jovan is not a native English speaker, so I’m trying to figure out if ‘registered religion’ is a legal term in his country. I don’t know what it means in the U.S. Many of these are not ‘tax-exempt’ religions in the U.S.

    But if this piece is satire, you can ignore my question.

    • WhatToSay

      Hi,
      as I know, every religion that is not registered in the country where you live, is called Sect.

      Isn’t it same in the USA or in other counties?

  • I Kant

    Is this satire?

    What is a ‘registered’ religion?
    Clearly Jovan is not a native English speaker, so I’m trying to figure out if ‘registered religion’ is a legal term in his country. I don’t know what it means in the U.S. Many of these are not ‘tax-exempt’ religions in the U.S.

    But if this piece is satire, you can ignore my question.

  • I Kant

    Is this satire?

    What is a ‘registered’ religion?
    Clearly Jovan is not a native English speaker, so I’m trying to figure out if ‘registered religion’ is a legal term in his country. I don’t know what it means in the U.S. Many of these are not ‘tax-exempt’ religions in the U.S.

    But if this piece is satire, you can ignore my question.

  • I Kant

    Is this satire?

    What is a ‘registered’ religion?
    Clearly Jovan is not a native English speaker, so I’m trying to figure out if ‘registered religion’ is a legal term in his country. I don’t know what it means in the U.S. Many of these are not ‘tax-exempt’ religions in the U.S.

    But if this piece is satire, you can ignore my question.

    • WhatToSay

      Hi,
      as I know, every religion that is not registered in the country where you live, is called Sect.

      Isn’t it same in the USA or in other counties?

  • Dan

    Dude. 1 – Learn English. 2 – Learn to tell joke religions from real ones. You aren’t supposed to take Jediism or Pastafarianism seriously. The Flying Spaghetti Monster was made up to show how silly all the ‘logic’ ‘proving’ God exists is, as the same arguments can be made in favor of a Flying Spaghetti Monster.

    • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

      Dan, if you know so much, tell me, what do you believe Jediism is about?

      Jediism is actually some people’s religion. It’s not a Joke like Pastafarianism. There is some real thought that goes into it. If you lump Jediism in the same group as Pastafarianism, you will have to lump in Unity Church with this group as well. As Unity Church is probably the closest church that actually has standing nation-wide, to what the Jediism school of thought is.

      • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

        I need to make a correction on the which church, I often get Unity and Unitarian confused. So, it is Unitarian Universalism that comes the closest to Jediism, not Unity.

      • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

        I need to make a correction on the which church, I often get Unity and Unitarian confused. So, it is Unitarian Universalism that comes the closest to Jediism, not Unity.

    • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

      Dan, if you know so much, tell me, what do you believe Jediism is about?

      Jediism is actually some people’s religion. It’s not a Joke like Pastafarianism. There is some real thought that goes into it. If you lump Jediism in the same group as Pastafarianism, you will have to lump in Unity Church with this group as well. As Unity Church is probably the closest church that actually has standing nation-wide, to what the Jediism school of thought is.

    • http://www.forcerealists.org/ Alethea Benton

      Dan, if you know so much, tell me, what do you believe Jediism is about?

      Jediism is actually some people’s religion. It’s not a Joke like Pastafarianism. There is some real thought that goes into it. If you lump Jediism in the same group as Pastafarianism, you will have to lump in Unity Church with this group as well. As Unity Church is probably the closest church that actually has standing nation-wide, to what the Jediism school of thought is.

  • Dan

    Dude. 1 – Learn English. 2 – Learn to tell joke religions from real ones. You aren’t supposed to take Jediism or Pastafarianism seriously. The Flying Spaghetti Monster was made up to show how silly all the ‘logic’ ‘proving’ God exists is, as the same arguments can be made in favor of a Flying Spaghetti Monster.

  • Dan

    Dude. 1 – Learn English. 2 – Learn to tell joke religions from real ones. You aren’t supposed to take Jediism or Pastafarianism seriously. The Flying Spaghetti Monster was made up to show how silly all the ‘logic’ ‘proving’ God exists is, as the same arguments can be made in favor of a Flying Spaghetti Monster.

  • Dan

    Dude. 1 – Learn English. 2 – Learn to tell joke religions from real ones. You aren’t supposed to take Jediism or Pastafarianism seriously. The Flying Spaghetti Monster was made up to show how silly all the ‘logic’ ‘proving’ God exists is, as the same arguments can be made in favor of a Flying Spaghetti Monster.

    • http://www.forcerealists.org Alethea Benton

      Dan, if you know so much, tell me, what do you believe Jediism is about?

      Jediism is actually some people’s religion. It’s not a Joke like Pastafarianism. There is some real thought that goes into it. If you lump Jediism in the same group as Pastafarianism, you will have to lump in Unity Church with this group as well. As Unity Church is probably the closest church that actually has standing nation-wide, to what the Jediism school of thought is.

      • http://www.forcerealists.org Alethea Benton

        I need to make a correction on the which church, I often get Unity and Unitarian confused. So, it is Unitarian Universalism that comes the closest to Jediism, not Unity.

  • Shran

    Please tell me, where do I sign in ?

  • Shran

    Please tell me, where do I sign in ?

  • Shran

    Please tell me, where do I sign in ?

  • Shran

    Please tell me, where do I sign in ?

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  • http://www.edwood.org/ Reverend Steve

    As the founder of The Church of Ed Wood, I would like to say that alothough there usually is “a lot of alcohol” at Woodian events, there are no “orgies until dawn.”

    Ed saves.

  • http://www.edwood.org/ Reverend Steve

    As the founder of The Church of Ed Wood, I would like to say that alothough there usually is “a lot of alcohol” at Woodian events, there are no “orgies until dawn.”

    Ed saves.

    • euphoria

      Yeah right, you are founder…

    • euphoria

      Yeah right, you are founder…

    • euphoria

      Yeah right, you are founder…

    • euphoria

      Yeah right, you are founder…

  • http://www.edwood.org/ Reverend Steve

    As the founder of The Church of Ed Wood, I would like to say that alothough there usually is “a lot of alcohol” at Woodian events, there are no “orgies until dawn.”

    Ed saves.

  • http://www.edwood.org/ Reverend Steve

    As the founder of The Church of Ed Wood, I would like to say that alothough there usually is “a lot of alcohol” at Woodian events, there are no “orgies until dawn.”

    Ed saves.

  • http://www.edwood.org Reverend Steve

    As the founder of The Church of Ed Wood, I would like to say that alothough there usually is “a lot of alcohol” at Woodian events, there are no “orgies until dawn.”

    Ed saves.

    • euphoria

      Yeah right, you are founder…

  • http://edwood.org/ Reverend Steve

    I am, look it up. I founded it in 1996 in Phoenix, Arizona. I now live in Sacramento with my wife and two kids. I’ve been interviewed in New Yorker, National Enquirer, Bizarre, Rue Morgue and Playboy. I just wanted to set the record straight on the orgies.

    http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_Heavenly_Wood
    http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz214926189bf98.html

    • euphoria

      Wow! Do you guys have some assemblies (with photos and topics)? If you do, please contact me here: http://www.weirdworm.com/contact/ and we could make some article only for you.

      Thanks!

    • euphoria

      Wow! Do you guys have some assemblies (with photos and topics)? If you do, please contact me here: http://www.weirdworm.com/contact/ and we could make some article only for you.

      Thanks!

    • euphoria

      Wow! Do you guys have some assemblies (with photos and topics)? If you do, please contact me here: http://www.weirdworm.com/contact/ and we could make some article only for you.

      Thanks!

    • euphoria

      Wow! Do you guys have some assemblies (with photos and topics)? If you do, please contact me here: http://www.weirdworm.com/contact/ and we could make some article only for you.

      Thanks!

    • John

      If no orgies, why a lot of alcohol?

    • John

      If no orgies, why a lot of alcohol?

    • John

      If no orgies, why a lot of alcohol?

  • http://edwood.org/ Reverend Steve

    I am, look it up. I founded it in 1996 in Phoenix, Arizona. I now live in Sacramento with my wife and two kids. I’ve been interviewed in New Yorker, National Enquirer, Bizarre, Rue Morgue and Playboy. I just wanted to set the record straight on the orgies.

    http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_Heavenly_Wood
    http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz214926189bf98.html

  • http://edwood.org/ Reverend Steve

    I am, look it up. I founded it in 1996 in Phoenix, Arizona. I now live in Sacramento with my wife and two kids. I’ve been interviewed in New Yorker, National Enquirer, Bizarre, Rue Morgue and Playboy. I just wanted to set the record straight on the orgies.

    http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_Heavenly_Wood
    http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz214926189bf98.html

  • http://edwood.org Reverend Steve

    I am, look it up. I founded it in 1996 in Phoenix, Arizona. I now live in Sacramento with my wife and two kids. I’ve been interviewed in New Yorker, National Enquirer, Bizarre, Rue Morgue and Playboy. I just wanted to set the record straight on the orgies.

    http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_Heavenly_Wood
    http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz214926189bf98.html

    • euphoria

      Wow! Do you guys have some assemblies (with photos and topics)? If you do, please contact me here: http://www.weirdworm.com/contact/ and we could make some article only for you.

      Thanks!

    • John

      If no orgies, why a lot of alcohol?

  • Connor

    I am not religious, but I assert that this article is a load of shit. It’s poorly written and full of obvious biases along side misinformation.

  • Connor

    I am not religious, but I assert that this article is a load of shit. It’s poorly written and full of obvious biases along side misinformation.

  • machines

    ugh. this is so poorly written, i can’t even comment on the actual subject matter.

  • machines

    ugh. this is so poorly written, i can’t even comment on the actual subject matter.

  • machines

    ugh. this is so poorly written, i can’t even comment on the actual subject matter.

  • machines

    ugh. this is so poorly written, i can’t even comment on the actual subject matter.

  • machines

    ugh. this is so poorly written, i can’t even comment on the actual subject matter.

  • Father Terran

    Interesting, if biased, list. Here are a few that I either am a member of or have come across:

    Discordianism: I am a long time and proud member of this church, where we worship the Greek goddess of Chaos, Eris. “If organized religion is the opiate of the masses, than discordianism is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe”
    http://www.principiadiscordia.com is the best place to find our bible, or google the churches name and read about it on Wikipedia.

    Speaking of Google: Googleism. No, I am not kidding, and to tell you the truth they put together a pretty good argument. The Nine Proofs make a lot of sense, I suggest you read up on it before casting judgment.
    http://www.thechurchofgoogle.org/

    And finally, the church that I have joined in order to marry those who wish it. Dudeism, or the Church of the Latter Day Dude. Ever seen The Big Lebowski? Ever think there was a zen like undertone? your not the only one! Direct from the bottom of their website:

    Dudeism is a religion deeply inspired by The Big Lebowski, as well as several other traditions that predate Lebowski – most particularly: Taoism, Zen Buddhism, American Transcendentalism and humanism. However, it is not affiliated with the film in any way.
    http://www.dudeism.com/

    Human beings are a wonderfully diverse group, and it is my preference that we celebrate that diversity. After all, if your buddy was the exact same guy as you, how boring would a game of monopoly be?

  • Father Terran

    Interesting, if biased, list. Here are a few that I either am a member of or have come across:

    Discordianism: I am a long time and proud member of this church, where we worship the Greek goddess of Chaos, Eris. “If organized religion is the opiate of the masses, than discordianism is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe”
    http://www.principiadiscordia.com is the best place to find our bible, or google the churches name and read about it on Wikipedia.

    Speaking of Google: Googleism. No, I am not kidding, and to tell you the truth they put together a pretty good argument. The Nine Proofs make a lot of sense, I suggest you read up on it before casting judgment.
    http://www.thechurchofgoogle.org/

    And finally, the church that I have joined in order to marry those who wish it. Dudeism, or the Church of the Latter Day Dude. Ever seen The Big Lebowski? Ever think there was a zen like undertone? your not the only one! Direct from the bottom of their website:

    Dudeism is a religion deeply inspired by The Big Lebowski, as well as several other traditions that predate Lebowski – most particularly: Taoism, Zen Buddhism, American Transcendentalism and humanism. However, it is not affiliated with the film in any way.
    http://www.dudeism.com/

    Human beings are a wonderfully diverse group, and it is my preference that we celebrate that diversity. After all, if your buddy was the exact same guy as you, how boring would a game of monopoly be?

  • Father Terran

    Interesting, if biased, list. Here are a few that I either am a member of or have come across:

    Discordianism: I am a long time and proud member of this church, where we worship the Greek goddess of Chaos, Eris. “If organized religion is the opiate of the masses, than discordianism is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe”
    http://www.principiadiscordia.com is the best place to find our bible, or google the churches name and read about it on Wikipedia.

    Speaking of Google: Googleism. No, I am not kidding, and to tell you the truth they put together a pretty good argument. The Nine Proofs make a lot of sense, I suggest you read up on it before casting judgment.
    http://www.thechurchofgoogle.org/

    And finally, the church that I have joined in order to marry those who wish it. Dudeism, or the Church of the Latter Day Dude. Ever seen The Big Lebowski? Ever think there was a zen like undertone? your not the only one! Direct from the bottom of their website:

    Dudeism is a religion deeply inspired by The Big Lebowski, as well as several other traditions that predate Lebowski – most particularly: Taoism, Zen Buddhism, American Transcendentalism and humanism. However, it is not affiliated with the film in any way.
    http://www.dudeism.com/

    Human beings are a wonderfully diverse group, and it is my preference that we celebrate that diversity. After all, if your buddy was the exact same guy as you, how boring would a game of monopoly be?

  • Father Terran

    Interesting, if biased, list. Here are a few that I either am a member of or have come across:

    Discordianism: I am a long time and proud member of this church, where we worship the Greek goddess of Chaos, Eris. “If organized religion is the opiate of the masses, than discordianism is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe”
    http://www.principiadiscordia.com is the best place to find our bible, or google the churches name and read about it on Wikipedia.

    Speaking of Google: Googleism. No, I am not kidding, and to tell you the truth they put together a pretty good argument. The Nine Proofs make a lot of sense, I suggest you read up on it before casting judgment.
    http://www.thechurchofgoogle.org/

    And finally, the church that I have joined in order to marry those who wish it. Dudeism, or the Church of the Latter Day Dude. Ever seen The Big Lebowski? Ever think there was a zen like undertone? your not the only one! Direct from the bottom of their website:

    Dudeism is a religion deeply inspired by The Big Lebowski, as well as several other traditions that predate Lebowski – most particularly: Taoism, Zen Buddhism, American Transcendentalism and humanism. However, it is not affiliated with the film in any way.
    http://www.dudeism.com/

    Human beings are a wonderfully diverse group, and it is my preference that we celebrate that diversity. After all, if your buddy was the exact same guy as you, how boring would a game of monopoly be?

  • http://ethertap.blogspot.com/ Magpie

    Where’s the grandaddy of them all: The Church Of The SubGenius?

    Oh, and btw, Jedism is just Taoism in a tacky costume.

    • Alethea Thompson

      I would say Taoism plays as much a role in Jediism as does Christianity.  Taoism teaches that you live in accordance with Nature- which isn’t exactly what Jediism teaches.  In fact, we prefer to help empower those around us and lift the whole community to a better place.  We also do not have any deities in Jediism.  The best way to describe Jediism, is eclectic Agnosticism.

  • http://ethertap.blogspot.com/ Magpie

    Where’s the grandaddy of them all: The Church Of The SubGenius?

    Oh, and btw, Jedism is just Taoism in a tacky costume.

  • http://ethertap.blogspot.com/ Magpie

    Where’s the grandaddy of them all: The Church Of The SubGenius?

    Oh, and btw, Jedism is just Taoism in a tacky costume.

  • http://ethertap.blogspot.com Magpie

    Where’s the grandaddy of them all: The Church Of The SubGenius?

    Oh, and btw, Jedism is just Taoism in a tacky costume.

  • DANG

    All religions are fake you morons

    • Guest

      the church of the flying spaghetti monster was created as a parody religion to prove how stupid religion is, do some research before you write an article sounded like a dumbass

  • DANG

    All religions are fake you morons

  • DANG

    All religions are fake you morons

  • wat…

    I can’t even read this.
    learn how to type please.

  • wat…

    I can’t even read this.
    learn how to type please.

  • wat…

    I can’t even read this.
    learn how to type please.

  • crazy glenn

    What, no Church of the Subgenius?!!

  • crazy glenn

    What, no Church of the Subgenius?!!

  • Taternutz

    try the cult of scott bakula

  • Taternutz

    try the cult of scott bakula

  • Taternutz

    try the cult of scott bakula

  • Taternutz

    try the cult of scott bakula

  • Bill

    Instilling religion in children is forced social psychosis. It should be outlawed and punishable by 20 lashes across the bare back with a rubber worm. I'd inflict a harsher punishment, but I don't want to be as stupid as the theists.

    You let them believe in “Santas Claus” until they are old enough to understand, but you keep forcing God and Allah and Jehovah as if it is real.

    I work at a psychiatric hospital. I've seen the damage religious idiots have done. I have children and I've seen the idiocy that people tried to inflict on them. I negotiated “equal time” with my wifes Catholocism. My children are all atheists or agnostics.

    Religion is fear of death turned into a mantra of stupidity.

    Get over it. We're all going to die. Hiding from life does not expand your years. It diminishes them.

    Be well.

    Bill

  • kokodachic

    Yes… kids know right from wrong… they don't need a pretend friend's representative to tell them

  • David

    Well said! Whatever Christianity (and other religions) had at their core originally, this is what they seem to boil down to in the general human condition. And in that case it is DEFINATELY wrong to force that on children or anyone else.

  • sorrowfuldreamer

    Yes its abuse. Sorry – but if “ethic of reverence to something larger than themselves” equates to a blurring of fantasy and reality and if the “Golden Rule” translates into a conviction of absolutes rather than any kind of actual reflection of the human condition then it can only be a negative thing.

  • anon

    From religion you do not have to take their deitie/s but rather their ideals. You can either follow that religion because you truly believe in it, or because you truly believe in it's main ideals. like in Christianity, you may not believe in God, or Jesus or whatever, but you might believe that” The man who truly is your neighbor is he who helps you,” or to put it simply all races are equal. Or that mercy is a good thing. I could go on, and talk about other religions as well. Also, to say that because Hitler was a Christian, all Christians is bad, or that because there are some Muslim terrorists, all Muslims are bad is the same as saying that because Americans have killed people, all Americans are bad.

  • Guttersnipe

    The number 1 absurd religion should be the ugly triplets of christianity, judaism and islam- nothing more ridiculous than those three. Well, except maybe for hindu

    • Nihilo

      You are a complete imbecile… Those three religions you just named, ESPECIALLY Christianity, have the MOST physical, factual, and intellectual evidence. So it is by no means absurd to believe in any of them. If you were to actually be intellectually honest with yourself and do some research you would find the logical outcome is that there is truth in God. And yes, I am referring to the Hebrew God of both Christianity and Judaism. Islam on the other hand has many contradictions and faults within its structure. You give Atheists a bad name. Because of people like you Atheism is synonymous with “asshole.”

      • Derpy Hooves

        Christianity, Judaism and Islam may have the most evidence out of all the religions, but science has so much more.

    • Atreyu600

      Really? More absurd than the ones listed above? Perhaps deep within yourself you can recognize the above listed religions as being beyond ridiculous but you claim Christianity is along with Judaism and Islam because of your hatred for what may be the actual truth. Not that I condemn people who choose to believe in scientology or the flying spaghetti monster, they can choose to believe what they want, but I will never step down to the likes of atheist (not all but some, you included) because of their hatred and judgmental values.

  • Wilbur Prypiat

    anon said: “However if christians are right then everyone who doesn't beleive will face eternal suffering, saying that putting kids on the safe side is “abuse” is nothing more than a christian bashing statement[...]“

    Yeah, 'cause forcing people into a religion by threatening them of eternal pain is really the best way to go. Why bother waiting for them to be old enough to just decide for themselves.
    And the “just in case” argument is just not an argument at all. Why don't you believe in all religion then, “just in case”?

  • Adlerprough

    To be honest, I think it is wrong of you to call these religions stupid. I am a huge Christian and would follow God to the death, but everybody is entitled to their beliefs, no matter how far-fetched they might seem. Think about it, do the “main” religions, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, make that much sense? One guy creating the universe in the week and sending his son to help the bad people (Which is obviously not what I think, I think much more, being Evangelical)? Well, there’s Christianity in the mind of an Atheist. In the mind of a Christian, these religions may seem stupid and impossible, but that is in a completely different person’s mind.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Cook/100000688609374 John Cook

      Christianity in the mind of an atheist? Do you even know what the term atheist means? I suggest you get additional education before you continue with this. You seem both confused and frightened and peer dependent. When you learn to think rationally and for yourself, this religious myth you follow will vanish like a monkey with a fresh plum.

      You would follow God to the death? How do you follow something that you have never seen, know almost nothing about, and refuse to consider in the open light of logical reasoning and critical thinking?

      Good luck on following God, and by the way, which of the nearly 70,000 known Gods are you following? Are you so sure you have chosen the right one? That’s poor odds you know, choosing an unknown because of a lack of education, or because a bunch of other did the same and you are too frightened to consider anything differently.. You sound a bit like a wildebeest wading across a crock filled river just because the ones in front did it. Good independent thinking! Keep it up. That sort of confusion almost guarantees a life of supreme mediocrity. Something befitting a bubble headed Christian who has just stated he will follow an ancient myth he knows little about to a death that will never result in anything like a heaven.

      What you will find is what you had before birth. –Nothingness. But don’t worry, you won’t know a thing about it.

  • Frimpongjc

    Its good to have faith in life. The base of life is in belief & worship, no matter the colour of an individual. BUt some faith are just that. WIERD.

  • ME

    I do like the idea of pastaferianism it explains a hell of a lot hahahahahahahaaha

  • Sadnocturne

    You idiots. Everyone has his own religion. Even YOU have one, you morons.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Cook/100000688609374 John Cook

      Atheists do not have a religion. To be an atheist one denies all the gods just as you do–well you must think one of them is actual–even though there is no empirical evidence of any sort–but you are an atheist as far as all the other Gods are concerned.

      I guess you could say that you are 99% atheist,1% Christian? Right?

  • anthonymmm

    seriously a man that got 2 of every single animal in the world and survived a flood .. how do you think they ate if you do believe in that aha

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