I am starting a new religion, any pointers or tips on what it should entail?
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This has been a good humorous read.  Pretty clever but the syphilitic monkey, Bonkers, could be a turn off for some.  Why have a supreme being at all?  Isn't that the Scientology way?  If you're looking to make money you need something new and different that appeals to the younger generation.  How about virtual confessions that give bonus points for each confession that will be totaled for each person to give them a better place in line at heaven's gates?
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YOu have already joined the religion you are looking for.  It is the worship of yourself.  It costs you nothing. You can spend endless hours on the internet.  Who has ever explained what the internet actually is?  There is a mystery for you.  Seeking the glory of a finite being like yourself would seem to be a strange ritual which defies explanation.  Sounds like you have found your cheap religion already
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First, ignore the ignoramus bible thumpers.  Second, what do you need to know?
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Hmmmmm.....not sure (isn't there some sort of monetary thing in your belief system?)\n\nJust one thing I would like to point out, because it is actually important. You need to make sure that your religion has a legitimate history or connection to history. Why? Well, the Supreme Court of the US said that to atleast be considered a religion, for the sake of defining religion, that a religion has a connection to history or a history to its beliefs. Think of Wicca. It wasn't called Wicca before (and in fact some Wiccans tell me that Wicca is a new religion, but that it came out of the Old Religion or the Craft). Just thought I'd mention it so that way your religion is legitimate in the eyes of the courts.\n\nAs for supporting you monetarily...well I don't know your beliefs well enough to know what it says about having to do that. You might want to look at your beliefs and find out what it says about that very topic. Perhaps in your rituals you could add a place where people can offer money as a sacrifice. Just a thought.
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That sounds like a beautiful idea, I commend you. If I went to your college I would most definately join, because though I am a Buddhist I am also an agnostic.By leading through example you will give a good name to atheism and agnosticism. You should hold conferences to learn about other beliefs, to show that you are open to other ideas...
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What is the correct religion? Are they a correct one?
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sounds like a good religion to me.
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Don't obsses over your religions. To me it's not a big deal at all. Just love eachother for who you are. And realize that there is more than just your religion. It takes many different people to shape the world.
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i would make it relevent to something that changed your view of the world. that's what i did mine on and i got in. religion has to play a part in it, although we are not talking right-wing evangelical here. it needs to be positive and show that you have initiative and will be an asset to the university.
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This is Amazing!  I'm gonna convert to Islam right now!  How do I that?
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FIrst you must start a church or organization. This costs around $45 for the paper work and tax ID number. You will be tax exempt of course. For approx. $75 more you can start your own religion. This is for filing the proper paper work.  You will need to be specific about the details of your religion but there are no requirements.
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Wow, that is a huge topic.  I suppose you could find some general things, but each region probably has its own unique background.  Try doing a websearch on a certain region or tribe and "history or religion"
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(tsk, tsk..Linda...) Ahem, compared to people today, pretty much the majority of the founders of this great country, and its greatest universities (all the Ivy League schools started out as Schools of Divinity...more or less), were hard-core christians...so you could could end up founding a great country, and perhaps a great university...Your path of destruction will only provide you with your current level of amusement for a short time longer...and...if you summon demons, fallen angels, then you should be aware that there is a higher being that created them...and I guarantee you there is one... you just need to think things through a little bit more is all....maybe you'll get lucky and life will show you some lessons....life is much too comfortable today...people begin to lack reasons to call on God...but I think that's due for a change...
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Well, this forum is not the place to do it.\nI'd personally start by collecting respected members of each community, and allowing them to discuss what they have in common.\nExcept for Buddhism, I'd think you'd get at least a few things, but...\nWell. A respect for the afterlife.\nNo actually, the agnostics probably would object to that....Hm.\nThat list is a toughie.\n\nYeah. 'Specially since Buddhism kinda rejects this world, you're going to have a hard rough to hoe with this list.\nBut anyway, that's how I'd start.\nGet'em together, away from spectators.\n\nAt least, not spectators who are allowed to speak.\n\n-Stephen
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I have a ton of 'em for all different kinds.  Depends on what you need. Start out with these cults, Scientology, Church of Jesus Christs of Latter Day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses, Bahia, Christian Scientists, Church Universal and Triumphant, Raelens, The Seventh Day Adventists and the ICC(International Church of Christ), The Family. You are going to have a problem with a few of them because the only things out thee are either information the church releases or the anti part of the equation.  There is very little real neutral evidence on them.  I will just start with the generics and let you go from there.
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you want a more modern religion?\n\nThen I think the Church of the FSM is for you.\n\nfeel the touch of His Noodly Appendage.
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Maybe instead of worrying about a particular religion, you should focus on a relationship with God, and let him lead you.  Don't get me wrong, i belong to a church, but i study the bible and ask questions and follow my heart.  Go to several, and find a place where you fit in.  Personally, i think "religion"  is man-made most of the time (men's rules, not God's).  Best bet is to read the bible, get one that has modern language if the king james is too hard to follow....good luck, sugar...