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When I started work a long time ago I was instructed never to discuss religion or politics.
As over the years I've had less teeth and rather less hair I have began to understand why.
Both involve conning the majority of the people out of their money by inviting them to discard any common sense they may have.
On doing a little research I decided that starting a political party has certain limitations.
For a start you need to be able to invent a new country - or gain political support in an old one - or conquer one.
The first option is nearly impossible - the second unlikely - the third expensive.
On the other hand starting a new religion is relatively easy and can be conducted in your spare time at little expense.
Sun worship was probably started by a farmer who got bored waiting for his crops to grow while living in his cave.
Hinduism may have originated from a bunch of soldiers who invaded India 5000 years ago - they probably thought it up as a drinking game.
Buddhism was though up by an unemployed prince who realised he was going to be out of work for a long time.
Zoroastrianism was apparently invented by someone who was a legend in his own lifetime - he may also have some connection with the invention of the incandescent lamp or a Japanese car manufacturer.
Judaism was invented by a shepherd - ever tried watching sheep for 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year?
Catholicism was probably invented by a bunch of Christians who realised that the Romans had nicer decor than the Jews.
Islam was invented by a failed merchant/shepherd/cave dweller who decided that nobody liked him - caves feature more often in religion than shepherds.
Protestantism seems to be some sort of backlash against Catholicism - they probably couldn't read the latin and thought the pictures were too expensive.
Methodists apparently thought that the Protestants had not gone far enough and drank far too much of the now redundant communion wine.
Mormonism seems to have originated out of the idea that you can never have too many wives - seems like an expensive hobby to me.
The Seventh-day Adventists seem to think that everyone else is worshiping on the wrong day of the week - funny that they say the same about you!
Christian Scientists think that sin, sickness and death are not real - boy have you got a surprise coming!
The Unification Church was started on the basis that Communism was a thoroughly bad idea and money is a thoroughly good idea - well at least he's honest!
Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh) - my favourite - he decided he liked Rolls Royces.
So there you go - lots have done it successfully in the past - why not you?
Here's a couple of useful links to help you on the path towealth power control righteousness.
How To Start Your Own ReligionAll Hail The Great God Lardicus How To Create Your Own Religion In Ten Easy Steps
Got to go - the virgin sacrifice is complaining about the cold, the black candles are about to go out and the bloody chicken has run away again!
RR.
As over the years I've had less teeth and rather less hair I have began to understand why.
Both involve conning the majority of the people out of their money by inviting them to discard any common sense they may have.
On doing a little research I decided that starting a political party has certain limitations.
For a start you need to be able to invent a new country - or gain political support in an old one - or conquer one.
The first option is nearly impossible - the second unlikely - the third expensive.
On the other hand starting a new religion is relatively easy and can be conducted in your spare time at little expense.
Sun worship was probably started by a farmer who got bored waiting for his crops to grow while living in his cave.
Hinduism may have originated from a bunch of soldiers who invaded India 5000 years ago - they probably thought it up as a drinking game.
Buddhism was though up by an unemployed prince who realised he was going to be out of work for a long time.
Zoroastrianism was apparently invented by someone who was a legend in his own lifetime - he may also have some connection with the invention of the incandescent lamp or a Japanese car manufacturer.
Judaism was invented by a shepherd - ever tried watching sheep for 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year?
Catholicism was probably invented by a bunch of Christians who realised that the Romans had nicer decor than the Jews.
Islam was invented by a failed merchant/shepherd/cave dweller who decided that nobody liked him - caves feature more often in religion than shepherds.
Protestantism seems to be some sort of backlash against Catholicism - they probably couldn't read the latin and thought the pictures were too expensive.
Methodists apparently thought that the Protestants had not gone far enough and drank far too much of the now redundant communion wine.
Mormonism seems to have originated out of the idea that you can never have too many wives - seems like an expensive hobby to me.
The Seventh-day Adventists seem to think that everyone else is worshiping on the wrong day of the week - funny that they say the same about you!
Christian Scientists think that sin, sickness and death are not real - boy have you got a surprise coming!
The Unification Church was started on the basis that Communism was a thoroughly bad idea and money is a thoroughly good idea - well at least he's honest!
Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh) - my favourite - he decided he liked Rolls Royces.
So there you go - lots have done it successfully in the past - why not you?
Here's a couple of useful links to help you on the path to
How To Start Your Own Religion
Got to go - the virgin sacrifice is complaining about the cold, the black candles are about to go out and the bloody chicken has run away again!
RR.
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