I've been looking at the state of the world as it is today, often thanks to religion, directly or indirectly, caused by or motivated by.

And I think it's time we swept away the old belief systems and had a global reset.

As such, I declare a new religion to take down the old, stale, institutions.

What does this new religion, the One True Faith, entail, I hear you ask. Well, maybe not hear you, but you were thinking it.

Well, some of you were.

Okay, but YOU did! You know who you are, don't make me name you!

Wwll, at first I thought to emulate, in part, Christianity. But this is New Zealand. I couldn't find three Wise Men or a virgin.

So, I've decided to base it on another religion. One that originated and thrived in the Americas until the interfering Christians showed up.

I give you, Cyrilism, modified.

Our Daily Morning Prayer and Ceremonial Get Together:




Where healthy debate is not only invited, but is expected:



And where I, your High Priestess, is always willing to discuss issues with our followers:




Any questions?

Apparently, there is a new religion happening under our noses, and as all religions, it is centered around a magical man in order to control people

Quote:A neuroscientist warns: We're watching the largest and most dangerous 'cult' in American history

Rather than being seen as passive victims to an irresistible force, psychiatrist Robert Lifton argues that there is “voluntary self-surrender” in one’s entrance into a cult. Further, the decision to give up control as part of the cult process may actually be part of the reason why people join. Research and experience tell us that those who are “cult vulnerable” may have a sense of confusion or separation from society or seek the same sort of highly controlled environment that was part of their childhood. It has also been suggested that those who are at risk for cult membership feel an enormous lack of control in the face of uncertainty (i.e., economic, occupational, academic, social, familial) and will gravitate more towards a cult as their distress increases. I would argue that many of these factors are at play when we see the ongoing support of Trumpism and MAGA theology.

Psychologist Leon Festinger described the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance in which there is a disconnect between one’s feelings, beliefs, and convictions and their observable actions. This dissonance is distressing and, in order to relieve the anxiety, people may become more invested in the cult or belief system that goes against who they are individually. As such, cult members become more “dug-in” and will cling to thoughts and beliefs that contradict available evidence. In other words, they are no longer able to find a middle ground or compromise.

https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigate...ist-warns/

(August 10, 2023 at 12:36 am)The Valkyrie Wrote: I've been looking at the state of the world as it is today, often thanks to religion, directly or indirectly, caused by or motivated by.

And I think it's time we swept away the old belief systems and had a global reset.

As such, I declare a new religion to take down the old, stale, institutions.

What does this new religion, the One True Faith, entail, I hear you ask.  Well, maybe not hear you, but you were thinking it.

Well, some of you were.

Okay, but YOU did!  You know who you are, don't make me name you!

Wwll, at first I thought to emulate, in part, Christianity.  But this is New Zealand.  I couldn't find three Wise Men or a virgin.

So, I've decided to base it on another religion.  One that originated and thrived in the Americas until the interfering Christians showed up.

I give you, Cyrilism, modified.

Our Daily Morning Prayer and Ceremonial Get Together:




Where healthy debate is not only invited, but is expected:



And where I, your High Priestess, is always willing to discuss issues with our followers:




Any questions?

The metal bra cups have to go to ensure the sacrificial flint knife go in cleanly.

(August 10, 2023 at 1:52 am)Fake Messiah Wrote: Apparently, there is a new religion happening under our noses, and as all religions, it is centered around a magical man in order to control people

Evangelical pastors have become alarmed that their Trump-loving congregants have become so militant that they are even rejecting the teachings of Jesus Christ.

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-evangelicals-2663078391/

What is the religion's position on free roaming blouse bunnies?

(August 10, 2023 at 9:43 am)no one Wrote: What is the religion's position on free roaming blouse bunnies?

Blouse bunnies? I've never heard that one before. Any photos? 

They are related to sweater muffins, and chesticles.

(August 10, 2023 at 7:52 am)Anomalocaris Wrote:

(August 10, 2023 at 12:36 am)The Valkyrie Wrote: I've been looking at the state of the world as it is today, often thanks to religion, directly or indirectly, caused by or motivated by.

And I think it's time we swept away the old belief systems and had a global reset.

As such, I declare a new religion to take down the old, stale, institutions.

What does this new religion, the One True Faith, entail, I hear you ask.  Well, maybe not hear you, but you were thinking it.

Well, some of you were.

Okay, but YOU did!  You know who you are, don't make me name you!

Wwll, at first I thought to emulate, in part, Christianity.  But this is New Zealand.  I couldn't find three Wise Men or a virgin.

So, I've decided to base it on another religion.  One that originated and thrived in the Americas until the interfering Christians showed up.

I give you, Cyrilism, modified.

Our Daily Morning Prayer and Ceremonial Get Together:




Where healthy debate is not only invited, but is expected:



And where I, your High Priestess, is always willing to discuss issues with our followers:




Any questions?

The metal bra cups have to go to ensure the sacrificial flint knife go in cleanly.

You know I'll be the one doing the sacrificing of others...

(August 10, 2023 at 9:43 am)no one Wrote: What is the religion's position on free roaming blouse bunnies?

They're free to roam.

I've wrangled a few in my days. I can lend of hand if need be.