If you had to start a religion...

[DeterminedJuliet]

Asmoism.

All must bow facing the general direction of The Asmo and praise Him five times a day.
Ten thousand babies a year must be sacrificed in His honor. Gifts and donations can buy one's baby a get out of sacrifie free card.
Otherwise, do what thou wilst, then pay for it.

Errmmm. Remember when my husband gave you cookies? Wasn't that nice.
Besides, I don't think you want our son. He looks gamey to me.

[Jimmy]

FIRST, to borrow from Catholicism, there will be plenty of wine and bread available to ALL members Membership is important, we wouldn't want anyone showing up for "just the booze."

SECOND, it would be a mix of artistic expression and scientific understanding. What I mean by this, is that it would be accepted that humans are partly abstract thinkers and that religious expression and artistic expression are a biproduct of this. So meetings and/or social gathering would have to include displaying people's artistic expressions; dancing, playing music, art shows, poetry reading, etc. If it sounds a little hippy-ish, that is because it is!! People just NEED to chill and have fun. It would be a CELEBRATION OF LIFE, so like all major religions, we would celebrate births, unions, and deaths. So although people from all walks of life are welcome, only the more OPEN people will probably be the most appreciative of these kinds of things.

THIRD, being part of nature would be essential, but not required. Hiking retreats, camping, fossil hunting, OH BOY, Now I'm getting too EXCITED!! But absolutely NO WOO!! Humans are just part of a vast ecosystem and understanding our relationship to this system will make us BETTER thinkers and more appreciative of life in general.

FOURTH, it would basically be an outlet for secular humanists, like me, that NEED that kind of outlet and want to reap the social and communal benefits other religions have offered without believing in a silly deity. It would also be for people who love and appreciate the beauty of life and like to LIVE AND LET LIVE. I REALLY want to start something like this in my area, even if there are only like 5 people who show up...LOL.

Also, the officers would be democratically elected by its members, and would not have a "minister," but merely allowed anyone to speak.

[Amicale]

FIRST, to borrow from Catholicism, there will be plenty of wine and bread available to ALL members Membership is important, we wouldn't want anyone showing up for "just the booze."

SECOND, it would be a mix of artistic expression and scientific understanding. What I mean by this, is that it would be accepted that humans are partly abstract thinkers and that religious expression and artistic expression are a biproduct of this. So meetings and/or social gathering would have to include displaying people's artistic expressions; dancing, playing music, art shows, poetry reading, etc. If it sounds a little hippy-ish, that is because it is!! People just NEED to chill and have fun. It would be a CELEBRATION OF LIFE, so like all major religions, we would celebrate births, unions, and deaths. So although people from all walks of life are welcome, only the more OPEN people will probably be the most appreciative of these kinds of things.

THIRD, being part of nature would be essential, but not required. Hiking retreats, camping, fossil hunting, OH BOY, Now I'm getting too EXCITED!! But absolutely NO WOO!! Humans are just part of a vast ecosystem and understanding our relationship to this system will make us BETTER thinkers and more appreciative of life in general.

FOURTH, it would basically be an outlet for secular humanists, like me, that NEED that kind of outlet and want to reap the social and communal benefits other religions have offered without believing in a silly deity. It would also be for people who love and appreciate the beauty of life and like to LIVE AND LET LIVE. I REALLY want to start something like this in my area, even if there are only like 5 people who show up...LOL.

Also, the officers would be democratically elected by its members, and would not have a "minister," but merely allowed anyone to speak.

Love it!  Lets combine your religion, and mine, and get this party started! 

[Asmodean]

Errmmm. Remember when my husband gave you cookies? Wasn't that nice.
Besides, I don't think you want our son. He looks gamey to me.

*Asmo-like expression* Ok.

[DeterminedJuliet]

*whew*

[Jimmy]

FIRST, to borrow from Catholicism, there will be plenty of wine and bread available to ALL members Membership is important, we wouldn't want anyone showing up for "just the booze."

SECOND, it would be a mix of artistic expression and scientific understanding. What I mean by this, is that it would be accepted that humans are partly abstract thinkers and that religious expression and artistic expression are a biproduct of this. So meetings and/or social gathering would have to include displaying people's artistic expressions; dancing, playing music, art shows, poetry reading, etc. If it sounds a little hippy-ish, that is because it is!! People just NEED to chill and have fun. It would be a CELEBRATION OF LIFE, so like all major religions, we would celebrate births, unions, and deaths. So although people from all walks of life are welcome, only the more OPEN people will probably be the most appreciative of these kinds of things.

THIRD, being part of nature would be essential, but not required. Hiking retreats, camping, fossil hunting, OH BOY, Now I'm getting too EXCITED!! But absolutely NO WOO!! Humans are just part of a vast ecosystem and understanding our relationship to this system will make us BETTER thinkers and more appreciative of life in general.

FOURTH, it would basically be an outlet for secular humanists, like me, that NEED that kind of outlet and want to reap the social and communal benefits other religions have offered without believing in a silly deity. It would also be for people who love and appreciate the beauty of life and like to LIVE AND LET LIVE. I REALLY want to start something like this in my area, even if there are only like 5 people who show up...LOL.

Also, the officers would be democratically elected by its members, and would not have a "minister," but merely allowed anyone to speak.

Love it!  Lets combine your religion, and mine, and get this party started! 

Woohoo!!! o/\o

[Ali]

FIRST, to borrow from Catholicism, there will be plenty of wine and bread available to ALL members Membership is important, we wouldn't want anyone showing up for "just the booze."

SECOND, it would be a mix of artistic expression and scientific understanding. What I mean by this, is that it would be accepted that humans are partly abstract thinkers and that religious expression and artistic expression are a biproduct of this. So meetings and/or social gathering would have to include displaying people's artistic expressions; dancing, playing music, art shows, poetry reading, etc. If it sounds a little hippy-ish, that is because it is!! People just NEED to chill and have fun. It would be a CELEBRATION OF LIFE, so like all major religions, we would celebrate births, unions, and deaths. So although people from all walks of life are welcome, only the more OPEN people will probably be the most appreciative of these kinds of things.

THIRD, being part of nature would be essential, but not required. Hiking retreats, camping, fossil hunting, OH BOY, Now I'm getting too EXCITED!! But absolutely NO WOO!! Humans are just part of a vast ecosystem and understanding our relationship to this system will make us BETTER thinkers and more appreciative of life in general.

FOURTH, it would basically be an outlet for secular humanists, like me, that NEED that kind of outlet and want to reap the social and communal benefits other religions have offered without believing in a silly deity. It would also be for people who love and appreciate the beauty of life and like to LIVE AND LET LIVE. I REALLY want to start something like this in my area, even if there are only like 5 people who show up...LOL.

Also, the officers would be democratically elected by its members, and would not have a "minister," but merely allowed anyone to speak.

You had me at "plenty of wine and bread."  Booze and carbs, two of my favorite things!

*Glugging wine and munching on bread*

[Amicale]

You had me at "plenty of wine and bread."  Booze and carbs, two of my favorite things!

*Glugging wine and munching on bread*

Careful Ali, the Catholics are HUGE fans of wine and bread. Don't let them lure you. Stick with Jimmy!  

Edit: come to think of it, I bet a LOT of their converts do it because they go "wine and bread? Sold!" 

[Ali]

You had me at "plenty of wine and bread."  Booze and carbs, two of my favorite things!

*Glugging wine and munching on bread*

Careful Ali, the Catholics are HUGE fans of wine and bread. Don't let them lure you. Stick with Jimmy!  

Edit: come to think of it, I bet a LOT of their converts do it because they go "wine and bread? Sold!" 

I wasn't raised Catholic, but my parents' church does do communion.  That was always my favorite part of church when I was a kid.  A shot of grape juice and a bit of cracker.  Snack time!

[Asmodean]

Edit: come to think of it, I bet a LOT of their converts do it because they go "wine and bread? Sold, and you can keep the bread!" 

FYP

[Amicale]

You had me at "plenty of wine and bread."  Booze and carbs, two of my favorite things!

*Glugging wine and munching on bread*

Careful Ali, the Catholics are HUGE fans of wine and bread. Don't let them lure you. Stick with Jimmy!  

Edit: come to think of it, I bet a LOT of their converts do it because they go "wine and bread? Sold!" 

I wasn't raised Catholic, but my parents' church does do communion.  That was always my favorite part of church when I was a kid.  A shot of grape juice and a bit of cracker.  Snack time!

You see, the Protestants at least have that in their favour. According to what each believe...

When giving out the bread and wine in a Protestant church, it STAYS bread and wine and they believe it's snack time in memory of Jesus. Yay!

When giving out the bread and wine in a Catholic church, it turns into ACTUAL flesh and blood and they believe they're supposed to eat and drink it so that they're literally digesting their savior. Yikes!

Even when I WAS Catholic, I probably excommunicated myself because I NEVER believed that anything turned into anything else. If it looked like bread and wine, I didn't think it magically turned into something else while only retaining the 'accidental appearance' of what it really was.  

Man. All this talk about wine, and I want some. And it's not even 11:30 am. This is bad.  

[Amicale]

Edit: come to think of it, I bet a LOT of their converts do it because they go "wine and bread? Sold, and you can keep the bread!" 

FYP

FYP?

[Ali]

Edit: come to think of it, I bet a LOT of their converts do it because they go "wine and bread? Sold, and you can keep the bread!" 

FYP

FYP?

I came up with "Feed your people" and "Feel your penis."  We'll let Asmo clarify which one he means.

Gross about believing you are actually eating your savior!  Who thought that was a good idea?

[Asmodean]

Edit: come to think of it, I bet a LOT of their converts do it because they go "wine and bread? Sold, and you can keep the bread!"  

FYP

FYP?

I came up with "Feed your people" and "Feel your penis."  We'll let Asmo clarify which one he means.

Gross about believing you are actually eating your savior!  Who thought that was a good idea?

Repaired Thine Comment, rephrased.  

[DeterminedJuliet]

I dunno, those communion wafers always tasted pretty gross to me. As soon as they get in your mouth they disintegrate and turn all gluey. Yuck.

Maybe some garlic breadsticks? Or a soft pretzel? Then we're talking.