I want to start a religion. How do I do that?
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Become a celebrity, wear weird jewelry and jump on Oprah's couch.\n\nDon't forget to write a children's book!!!
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You already have a good start just by being aware of things you need to change. The best way is to ask God to help you and make you into the man He wants you to be.
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I've got Baptist background. How can I help you?
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Alright... welcome tony_copeland to Theos Mart! Here, we have a large selection of religions for you to believe in. Personally, my favorite would have to be the Pagan Religion. Now, with this religious group, you have a lot of choices! You could be a Druid, a Shaman, a Voodoo practicioner, a Witch, a Priestess, a Priest, or any number of other things! You have the freedom to pick and choose your Gods and Goddesses at will, though, they might not always get along. Should you join this religion, there will be a need for intensive study, such as reading books and finding things out on your own. I suggest that you find a spirit guide, should you choose Paganism. A spirit guide -- whether it be a fae, an animal, a dragon, a unicorn, a demon, an angel, a God, a Goddess, Buddha, whatever -- will help you through life and help you make the right choices! But wait, there's more! If you choose Paganism, you get a one-way ticket AWAY from Hell because they don't believe in it! So, what will it be?
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if money is your thing.........start your own religion. lawyers are a dime a dozen
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You just cant ask every one to follow one religion.  Espeicially when most of them feel theirs is right.  They are devout in their faith and they will not budge.  Would you want to change if some one told you to?  If you were a very religious person that is.  \nReligion is part of who we are as a person and a society.  You just cant go and change that.  If you tried that alone could start wars.
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I'm already a member of the religion you describe. If you want to be the new Leader, that's fine with me as I exist to do your bidding, o all-powerful one.
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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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What do you believe? Start there.
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There's no set way to become Pagan. Just go out into Nature, behold it, meditate and become part of your surroundings. When you open your eyes and you see that it is Holy, and you are Holy too because you are an integral part of it, then you will be Pagan.
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Over the past couple of years, I made many friends from China - most of whom are raised with no religion. And they're all great and wonderful individuals who don't seem to lack anything. I have had at times to explain certain things about the Christian religion to them, which is the dominant religion in the western world, and its practice can raise questions to the uninitiated.\n\nIf you seek spirituality, you should not limit your self to exploring one religion. Why do you dismiss Buddhism, Taoism etc? You should read about everything, speak to ministers and allow your self to form an opinion.\n\nMy advice is, to not let anyone convert you into something by sweet talking you, or promising the kingdom of God. Learn, and let it be your choice. If I were in your shoes, I would try to get all the facts and then decide on my own.\n\nMeet religious people and ask them how they practice religion and what it means to them. Your safest choice not to be tricked into a cult etc would be to go for a well established and long standing dogma or denomination.\n\nIn Christianity, since that is your question, the major two denominations are Catholic and Orthodox, which both came after a separation of the church between west (Catholic) and east (Orthodox). You can learn more on different religions by following the links below.\n\nI know in China most Christians are unitarian, since in 1949 the Government forced denominations to form one single church or leave China.\n\nRemember learn before you act, and don't let anyone influence you. My opinion is that once you decide on something you should stick by it. Should you make the conscious choice to have Faith in a religion. So being absolutely certain is essential. Changing religions in the manner you'd change shirts is not ideal. Because then Faith - which is the most important element in every religion - never gets too strong to mean anything in your life.\n\nWhatever choice you make - good luck to you!
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by brainwashing at least 100 people that can spread your word and brainwash another 100 each for you original group and so-on, till you have enough people that your to large to be called a cult\n\n\na friend of mine once said,   if one person were to worship a potatoe as god he'd be considered crazy.   if you have a 1000 people worship the potatoe you have a cult.   if you have a million people now you got a religion
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Is there a Department of Religious Studies, or Religion, or Comparative Religion at your university?\n\nIf so, that's the place to start.  \n\nIf not, check out courses in Philosophy, History, Classics, and Anthropology.
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I think this question should be in religion, don't you?\nIt started with the catholic faith.
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Start your own religion, preach often and loudly, especially throughout the Bible Belt and the Southwest, and you'll attract some followers. But you can't claim to be the Son of God, that's already taken and you'll sound like a tool. Your religion should have a mix of Western religion with Eastern philosophy and you'll attract the best of both worlds.
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You've got theology, and then you've got religion.  Are you searching for a religion or a theology?  Do you want a set of guidelines to follow, or do you feel a need to worship?\n\nIf the former, check into Buddhism's nine-fold path.  Far superior to the ten commandments, they are all anyone needs to live a good life.\n\nIf the latter, sit down and decide what you believe in.  There are websites that will rate your answers to questions and tell you where you fit in.\n\nOr how about simply believing what you believe, and doing what you feel is right, and not mucking that up with organized religion?  There's no reason you can't worship your conception of god all by yourself.  If you're looking to connect with others who feel as you do....that may not be possible.  Just be yourself!
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you have to decide which one you want to believe in.\n\nHowever, you shouldn't dismiss the idea that all the religions on earth is incorrect. There's nothing wrong with not being in an organized religion.\nIf you can work out what you believe without listening to all the people trying to change your religious beliefs, then you'll be stronger for it.