Join The First Church of Moderism

[fikusroot]

(this is adapted for an essay I wrote tonight for Philosophy. We were supposed to create a religion.)

I am creating a religion. A very exclusive religion reserved only for the non-fanatical and intelligent. I will call it Moderism. The details are as follows.
Moderists believe that all life is interconnected and is significant BECAUSE it is part of a whole. This is called The Web of Life. A brilliant law of life that governs the way the entire universe functions. But The Law of Life is simply an idea, a long mathmatical equation if you will. At one point, there was a force that put this large machine into motion, and thus life and everything as we know it began. Our planet formed. At one point we evolved to the point where we could begin to wrap our minds around this whole concept of life, how it was formed, what keeps it going. There have been many specualtions, convenient metaphors, etc. etc., but the reality is that we cannot completely wrap our minds around the actual physical workings of this great machine were in because we ourselves are in it.
If you can wrap your mind around that, then you are one step closer to recieving enlightenment and very smart. Smart enough to join my church.

Moderists confess that they have no clue what is going on. They believe that by taking things one way at a time and by being informed, they can find a way to better society, which is really the whole point of their existance, to figure out what they can do to progress society forward.

Moderists do not rely on Gods or other convenient metaphors for things which they know we can't understand. Moderists are strong enough and smart enough to realize that these metaphors are just that, metaphors, and overreliance on them for guidance is not being educated and not being educated does not empower you to help society.

Moderists believe that when they die, they will be truly enlightened and then be forced to spend eternity reflecting on what they did during the pecular stage in their life when they were "alive." Those who made the most out of their life's experience will have an infinately more rewarding time reflecting on it.

Moderism is scary and not for most. People have a natural urge to want to believe that they can pray to a convenient god, but Moderists know that praying to Gods and idols is a deviation from the truth. It does not completely deny the presence of the supernatural because that places to much faith in the man made instituion of science. It is agnosticism with rules for which one must live their life by. Universal standards of morality. Don't kill, love thy neighbor, don't steal. But it leaves room for things which man has deemed immoral for no logical reason. For example, premarital sex with a girlfriend is ok. One night stands are not. Contraceptives are permitted as the act of sex between people who love each other does not have to be for making babies. Moderate use of mild drugs is acceptable (i.e. cannabis twice a week) and phsychadelics may be used ON OCCASION AND FOR SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT ONLY (i.e. taking acid once or twice a year). Heroin, coke and alcohol (although 1-2 drinks a day are acceptable because studies have shown it is good for your health) are not permitted as they do nothing but kill your body and destroy your life. Homosexuality is permited. Polygamy is not. Abortion is allowed in certain cases i.e. rape. The death penelty is wrong unless the person in question does not repent or feel remource. In that case, they are just psycho and could do nothing but hinder the progression of society.

Moderists will not stand on street corners and yell and thump bibles. They will learn to recognize intelligent and open minded people and inform them of this great new way of thinking. If everyone were intelligent and rational enough to follow this religion where would be world peace and no corruption etc. etc. So if you think you have what it takes then join my army of moderists and DONT BE AN IDIOT.

fikusroot Reviewed by fikusroot on 11-09-2006. Join The First Church of Moderism (this is adapted for an essay I wrote tonight for Philosophy. We were supposed to create a religion.) I am creating a religion. A very exclusive religion reserved only for the non-fanatical and intelligent. I will call it Moderism. The details are as follows. Moderists believe that all life is interconnected and is significant BECAUSE it is part of a whole. This is called The Web of Life. A brilliant law of life that governs the way the entire universe functions. But The Law of Life Rating: 5

[Pass That Shit]

If you attempt to build a church on another foundation then that which has been laid, you'll be preaching a false gospel just like every other religion. Religion is man made. It's the blind leading the blind. So I'm sure all your members will be wearing sunglasses. :smokin:

Jesus is the rock of the foundation of Christianity. It can't be moved.

[JunkYard]

What a project, man...

I would have loved to make up a religion as an assignment for school. (Lucky Bastard)

I could never be a moderist myself, but I liked the 'general' idea behind it.


DON'T BE AN IDIOT <---- That made me laugh

:smokin:

[fikusroot]

I wasnt talking to you PTS. This is an exclusive religion for those strong enough to handle life without a concrete God. I'm not going to try to convert you as it would go against my own preachings.

[fikusroot]

Yeah, I like my religion teacher. She is the most blatant and stereotypical ex-hippie I've ever seen and we kind of team up a lot in class druing debates against my predominately rich white republican christian classmates. That's why I've got such a high grade in the class

[JunkYard]

I doubt that, man...

You enjoy talking religion; I can see it, and I've only read a few of your posts. That is why you get the good grades. You know what you believe, yes? And, you can wade through the BS w/o getting dirty.

:thumbsup:

[fikusroot]

Thanks. Everybody loves compliments. So thank you. And, Pass That Shit, I'm sorry if I seem short with you. Youre passionate about something so props for that. Just dont get out of line, eh?

[wayoftheleaf]

That is a very interesting idea. I think i would enjoy being a member of that religion lol. But at the same time, living for an eternity would cause you to go insane. There is no way around it that i can see. Reflecting on your life's action for all eternity seems like an interesting idea.

[fikusroot]

Yes but you'd be reflecting having gained complete knowledge of ecerything. Kind of like sitting comfortably on a couch watching home movies. Lot's of "O god I cant believe I wore that" type moments and lots of times that you just want to rewind and watch again. The question is, do you want to be watching a good movie or a crappy one?

[wayoftheleaf]

I believe that so many [hypothetical] things can cause insanity. I believe anyone who has gained complete and utter understanding will go insane from it. I don't believe that we, as mortals, can comprehend either eternity or complete understanding. Whether or not there is someone or something that is immortal is irrelevent. I think if there is such a thing as a God by creating us he must be a very sadistic being.