I just wanted to post this quote because it's my favorite out of PD. It very succinctly illustrates what it means (to me, partially) to be Discordian.
To give an example, think of a form of bullshit you subscribe to. We all do it, don't kid yourself. A good example of bullshit is EVERY RELIGION (including this one).
Now, really, if you think about it, every religion is bullshit. When we say that, it is often taken negatively, but I don't think it should be.
Art is bullshit. What purpose does it serve except to entertain the viewer? Same with videogames, movies, porn, poetry, this forum, booze, weed, tobacco, TV, and every type of food that is inefficiently made. If we got rid of bullshit, yes, we'd be more efficient at getting shit done. But we'd get rid of all the shit we enjoy. What would be the point?
I think religion should be enjoyed like a joint, or like weed in general, or like any substance or any habit. Beautiful things come from religion. Art, music, communal love of one another, giving to the poor, etc. are all things done by religious institutions, and promoted by many religious doctrines.
I think that you (yes YOU!) can enjoy religion, and it's benefits, without being a dick. Jesus is an inspiring character, regardless of his actual existence. How stupid is it not to listen to someone's message just because they might not exist? I mean, if it's a good message, it's a good message.
You wanna know the real proof though of BS growing flowers. "If it's true for you it's true". That was Tom Cruise in a leaked Scientology video. I'm not a scientologist, but I love that phrase. And that was coming from a church founded for money to scam people, which in it's time, has harmed many people. But the idea is a good idea.
Yes, religion is bullshit. But the bullshit grows flowers, so how bad is it?
To give an example, think of a form of bullshit you subscribe to. We all do it, don't kid yourself. A good example of bullshit is EVERY RELIGION (including this one).
Now, really, if you think about it, every religion is bullshit. When we say that, it is often taken negatively, but I don't think it should be.
Art is bullshit. What purpose does it serve except to entertain the viewer? Same with videogames, movies, porn, poetry, this forum, booze, weed, tobacco, TV, and every type of food that is inefficiently made. If we got rid of bullshit, yes, we'd be more efficient at getting shit done. But we'd get rid of all the shit we enjoy. What would be the point?
I think religion should be enjoyed like a joint, or like weed in general, or like any substance or any habit. Beautiful things come from religion. Art, music, communal love of one another, giving to the poor, etc. are all things done by religious institutions, and promoted by many religious doctrines.
I think that you (yes YOU!) can enjoy religion, and it's benefits, without being a dick. Jesus is an inspiring character, regardless of his actual existence. How stupid is it not to listen to someone's message just because they might not exist? I mean, if it's a good message, it's a good message.
You wanna know the real proof though of BS growing flowers. "If it's true for you it's true". That was Tom Cruise in a leaked Scientology video. I'm not a scientologist, but I love that phrase. And that was coming from a church founded for money to scam people, which in it's time, has harmed many people. But the idea is a good idea.
Yes, religion is bullshit. But the bullshit grows flowers, so how bad is it?