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Fictional Religions....Any Other Fans Here?

SomeRandom

Still learning to be wise
Staff member
Premium Member
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May his noodly appendage touch you. Ramen
 

Desert Snake

Veteran Member
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!
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?
Cthulhu, as written about by the great author Lovecraft. Is it real? Is it fictional?

So, yes in other words
 

Left Coast

This Is Water
Staff member
Premium Member
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?

I'm fascinated by the religious systems in Star Trek. Vulcans, Klingons, and Bajorans all have religious traditions that I find appealing on some level. The Vulcan is probably my favorite or what I would adopt if I were a character in that universe. It strikes me as a variant of Buddhist thought.

Klingon religion is less expounded upon but seems somewhat like Norse or Viking mythology. They also have a particular monastery that contains time altering crystals which is just awesome.

Bajorans worship gods who actually turn out to be real non-corporeal aliens who live inside a wormhole, and really do send the people of Bajor a variety of messages or predictions of the future.
 

Shadow Wolf

Certified People sTabber
I'm fascinated by the religious systems in Star Trek. Vulcans, Klingons, and Bajorans all have religious traditions that I find appealing on some level. The Vulcan is probably my favorite or what I would adopt if I were a character in that universe. It strikes me as a variant of Buddhist thought.

Klingon religion is less expounded upon but seems somewhat like Norse or Viking mythology. They also have a particular monastery that contains time altering crystals which is just awesome.

Bajorans worship gods who actually turn out to be real non-corporeal aliens who live inside a wormhole, and really do send the people of Bajor a variety of messages or predictions of the future.
Vulcans don't have a religion, but follow a philosophical code (IDIC). The Klingons killed their gods because "they were more trouble than they were worth." (Warf) Its also more Bushido than anything. And DS9 was a serious "wtf?" the way it deviated from the way Roddenberry had Star Trek approach religion.
 

blü 2

Veteran Member
Premium Member
Jesus does love us.

The aristocracy can kiss my grits.

Don't judge me Tom. That's God's job. I may go not go to Heaven.
I have no particular power to judge you, but I'm pretty sure your chances of going to heaven are no different to mine.
 

Enoch07

It's all a sick freaking joke.
Premium Member
I have no particular power to judge you, but I'm pretty sure your chances of going to heaven are no different to mine.

If by 50/50 chance for either of us, then yes you'd be correct.
 

viole

Ontological Naturalist
Premium Member
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?

Is there something like a not fictional religion?

Ciao

- viole
 

columbus

yawn <ignore> yawn
I always liked the one described by Tolkien in The Silmarillion.
Eru is quite excellent as gods go.
Tom
 

Left Coast

This Is Water
Staff member
Premium Member
Vulcans don't have a religion, but follow a philosophical code (IDIC).


This reminds me of the "Is Buddhism a religion?" thread. :p

The Klingons killed their gods because "they were more trouble than they were worth." (Warf) Its also more Bushido than anything.

Ah. Makes sense.

And DS9 was a serious "wtf?" the way it deviated from the way Roddenberry had Star Trek approach religion.

I'm not all the way through it, no spoilers! ;) But yea it's fascinating, especially the religion/state interplay and internal politics of the religious hierarchy.
 

Bob the Unbeliever

Well-Known Member
Vulcans don't have a religion, but follow a philosophical code (IDIC). The Klingons killed their gods because "they were more trouble than they were worth." (Warf) Its also more Bushido than anything. And DS9 was a serious "wtf?" the way it deviated from the way Roddenberry had Star Trek approach religion.

Yes, but the Bajorians' gods were based on real, existing beings-- in direct contrast to many other religions...
 

Bob the Unbeliever

Well-Known Member
I have always been fascinated by Jedism and it's antecedent, Sith. Upon examination, I found neither were suitable for real humans, both went too far in one or more ways.

What I found much more rational, were the so-called Grey Jedis, who believed in balance between the extremes as represented by either Jedi or Sith. They thought the Jedi too rigid, and that suppression all emotions was unhealthy. Whereas the Sith were too far into emotions, allowing their emotions to run roughshod over everything.

I suspect there are religions similar to that philosophy, but I'm too antagonistic to possible abuses that all religion seem prone to, to dig further.
 

Sand Dancer

Crazy Cat Lady
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?

I like the Invisible Pink Unicorn better. She is proud and does not wilt when in hot water for too long.
 
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