Some fictional religions are parodies, eg, The Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Some seem to have become real for followers, eg, Jedi.
I like Bokononism for its way of viewing reality & living in it.
Bokononism - Wikipedia
Bokononism (/ˈboʊkoʊnɒnˌɪzəm/) is a religion invented by Kurt Vonnegut and
practiced by many of the characters in his novel Cat's Cradle. Many of the sacred
texts of Bokononism were written in the form of calypsos.[1]
Bokononism is based on the concept of foma, which are defined as harmless untruths.
A foundation of Bokononism is that the religion, including its texts, is formed entirely
of lies; however, one who believes and adheres to these lies will have peace of mind,
and perhaps live a good life. The religion's bible, The Books of Bokonon, begins:
"Don't be a fool! Close this book at once! It is nothing but foma! All of the true things
that I am about to tell you are shameless lies." The primary tenet of Bokononism is
to "Live by the foma that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy."
So, fellow posters....what appeals to you & why?
Some seem to have become real for followers, eg, Jedi.
I like Bokononism for its way of viewing reality & living in it.
Bokononism - Wikipedia
Bokononism (/ˈboʊkoʊnɒnˌɪzəm/) is a religion invented by Kurt Vonnegut and
practiced by many of the characters in his novel Cat's Cradle. Many of the sacred
texts of Bokononism were written in the form of calypsos.[1]
Bokononism is based on the concept of foma, which are defined as harmless untruths.
A foundation of Bokononism is that the religion, including its texts, is formed entirely
of lies; however, one who believes and adheres to these lies will have peace of mind,
and perhaps live a good life. The religion's bible, The Books of Bokonon, begins:
"Don't be a fool! Close this book at once! It is nothing but foma! All of the true things
that I am about to tell you are shameless lies." The primary tenet of Bokononism is
to "Live by the foma that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy."
So, fellow posters....what appeals to you & why?