Scientology Losing Ground to Fictionology
My only real experience with Scientology was when I was 16 and in Los Angeles with my family. We walked up to the "Church of Scientology" while we were looking at the hollywood stars. They wanted us to take a survey, which we agreed to. A 250 question survey later (seriously), they try to brainwash you by telling you that you have a bunch of faults. Long story short, you find out after about 20 minutes that they are CRAZY people. Seriously.
That's not what I want to talk about. I want to talk about the tenet of "Fictionology" that says that any imaginary character or idea can be worshipped as a deity. I like this idea, and now begin on a search for my own fictional deity. I mean, why not?!? Walk with me children.
Ok, where do we start? Here are some fictional characters I like in no particular order...the Kool-Aid Man. Always liked him...."Oh Yeah!!!" How about the Terminator? Pretty badass. Or, the Predator.
Not sure who or what is worthy of "deity" status though once I start to get going. What is the criteria? I mean, the Terminator is a robot. Kind of a one-dimensional one at that. The Predator is an alien. The Kool-Aid Man is a...well, he's a fuckin' pitcher of kool-aid. Good luck praying to that. Probably better off with the robot, but then you probably need something a little more well rounded. Say...Data from Star Trek.I think I need to call in some support before we even attempt to take this task on. Steve, help me figure out how to go about this before I end up worshipping an android. Thoughts?
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I think you are looking at this through the wrong end of the binoculars.
Worshipping a deity is so 1st century. If we are going for Fictionology, simply imagine your own fictional worshippers. I'm not talking about starting a cult…quite the contrary. Simply invent your own worshipers.
Like the Lilliputians or the seven dwarfs or better yet an entire species like "I am considered a god by all water fowl. It's weird, but for some reason ducks, geese, and penguins believe I am their god." And when people say "That's crazy" you can reply with "That's what I've been trying to tell them but they just think I'm being a humble god."
Then finish by saying, "But the sacrificial offerings are very tasty so I can't complain."
Of course you'll do all of this with a Donald Duck voice.
That is sheer genius.
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