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It's time! Hybrid Religions! YAY!

Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:11
(poll coming)

What religions do you think would make the most interesting cross-mix?

What would some of the more amusing characteristics of those cross-mixed religions be?
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:13
(poll coming)

What religions do you think would make the most interesting cross-mix?

What would some of the more amusing characteristics of those cross-mixed religions be?
This seems vaguely familliar.?.?.
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:16
This seems vaguely familliar.?.?.

Does it? O.o
Syniks
17-05-2005, 23:16
Jahova's Witnesses & Liberal Democrats... only 144,000 Movie Stars get to vote/write public policy. :D
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:16
Jahova's Witnesses & Liberal Democrats... only 144,000 Movie Stars get to vote. :D

YAY! :D
Franziskonia
17-05-2005, 23:19
AFAIK, most movie stars were supposed to be Satanists (in the 60ies) and are supposed to be Scientoligists now.
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:20
Does it? O.o
Yes very much so. I blieve it already exsisted. I am Jewish Buddist anyway very fun.
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:21
Yes very much so. I blieve it already exsisted. I am Jewish Buddist anyway very fun.

When you're reincarnated, will you still have guilt? ;)
Syniks
17-05-2005, 23:25
When you're reincarnated, will you still have guilt? ;)
From the works of Sidney-Arthur Buddha: (You knew He was Jewish, didn't you?)

Be a kvetch. Become one with your whining.

If you wish to know The Way, don't ask for directions. Argue.

Take only what is given. Own nothing but your robes and an alms bowl. Unless, of course, you have the closet space.

Let your mind be as a floating cloud. Let your stillness be as the wooded glen. And sit up straight. You'll never meet the Buddha with posture like that.

There is no escaping karma. In a previous life, you never called, you never wrote, you never visited. And whose fault was that?

To know the Buddha is the highest attainment. Second highest is to go to the same doctor as the Buddha.

Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?

Wherever you go, there you are. Your luggage is another story.

To practice Zen and the art of Jewish motorcycle maintenance, do the following: get rid of the motorcycle. What were you thinking?

Be aware of your body. Be aware of your perceptions. Keep in mind that not every physical sensation is a symptom of a terminal illness.

If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?

Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Forget this and attaining Enlightenment will be the least of your problems.

The Tao has no expectations. The Tao demands nothing of others. The Tao does not speak. The Tao does not blame. The Tao does not take sides. The Tao is not Jewish.

Drink tea and nourish life. With the first sip, joy. With the second, satisfaction. With the third, Danish.

The Buddha taught that one should practice loving kindness to all sentient beings. Still, would it kill you to find a nice sentient being who happens to be Jewish?

Be patient and achieve all things. Be impatient and achieve all things faster.

In nature, there is no good or bad, better or worse. The wind may blow or not. The flowering branch grows long or short. Do not judge or prefer. Ask only, "Is it good for the Jews?"

To Find the Buddha, look within. Deep inside you are ten thousand flowers. Each flower blossoms ten thousand times. Each blossom has ten thousand petals. You might want to see a specialist.

Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?

Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkes.
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:26
When you're reincarnated, will you still have guilt? ;)
Naw but I can still send people on guilt trips and be entirely immune from them. Totally rocks.
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:27
From the works of Sidney-Arthur Buddha: (You knew He was Jewish, didn't you?)

Be a kvetch. Become one with your whining.

If you wish to know The Way, don't ask for directions. Argue.

Take only what is given. Own nothing but your robes and an alms bowl. Unless, of course, you have the closet space.

Let your mind be as a floating cloud. Let your stillness be as the wooded glen. And sit up straight. You'll never meet the Buddha with posture like that.

There is no escaping karma. In a previous life, you never called, you never wrote, you never visited. And whose fault was that?

To know the Buddha is the highest attainment. Second highest is to go to the same doctor as the Buddha.

Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?

Wherever you go, there you are. Your luggage is another story.

To practice Zen and the art of Jewish motorcycle maintenance, do the following: get rid of the motorcycle. What were you thinking?

Be aware of your body. Be aware of your perceptions. Keep in mind that not every physical sensation is a symptom of a terminal illness.

If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?

Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Forget this and attaining Enlightenment will be the least of your problems.

The Tao has no expectations. The Tao demands nothing of others. The Tao does not speak. The Tao does not blame. The Tao does not take sides. The Tao is not Jewish.

Drink tea and nourish life. With the first sip, joy. With the second, satisfaction. With the third, Danish.

The Buddha taught that one should practice loving kindness to all sentient beings. Still, would it kill you to find a nice sentient being who happens to be Jewish?

Be patient and achieve all things. Be impatient and achieve all things faster.

In nature, there is no good or bad, better or worse. The wind may blow or not. The flowering branch grows long or short. Do not judge or prefer. Ask only, "Is it good for the Jews?"

To Find the Buddha, look within. Deep inside you are ten thousand flowers. Each flower blossoms ten thousand times. Each blossom has ten thousand petals. You might want to see a specialist.

Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?

Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkes.

YAY! :D
Tetrannia
17-05-2005, 23:31
This is just retarded. Go home, grow some pubic hair, and find something better to do. Sheesh.
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:32
This is just retarded. Go home, grow some pubic hair, and find something better to do. Sheesh.

Why? I'll just end up shaving it off again on a drunken bet. :eek:
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:33
From the works of Sidney-Arthur Buddha: (You knew He was Jewish, didn't you?)

Be a kvetch. Become one with your whining.

If you wish to know The Way, don't ask for directions. Argue.

Take only what is given. Own nothing but your robes and an alms bowl. Unless, of course, you have the closet space.

Let your mind be as a floating cloud. Let your stillness be as the wooded glen. And sit up straight. You'll never meet the Buddha with posture like that.

There is no escaping karma. In a previous life, you never called, you never wrote, you never visited. And whose fault was that?

To know the Buddha is the highest attainment. Second highest is to go to the same doctor as the Buddha.

Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?

Wherever you go, there you are. Your luggage is another story.

To practice Zen and the art of Jewish motorcycle maintenance, do the following: get rid of the motorcycle. What were you thinking?

Be aware of your body. Be aware of your perceptions. Keep in mind that not every physical sensation is a symptom of a terminal illness.

If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?

Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Forget this and attaining Enlightenment will be the least of your problems.

The Tao has no expectations. The Tao demands nothing of others. The Tao does not speak. The Tao does not blame. The Tao does not take sides. The Tao is not Jewish.

Drink tea and nourish life. With the first sip, joy. With the second, satisfaction. With the third, Danish.

The Buddha taught that one should practice loving kindness to all sentient beings. Still, would it kill you to find a nice sentient being who happens to be Jewish?

Be patient and achieve all things. Be impatient and achieve all things faster.

In nature, there is no good or bad, better or worse. The wind may blow or not. The flowering branch grows long or short. Do not judge or prefer. Ask only, "Is it good for the Jews?"

To Find the Buddha, look within. Deep inside you are ten thousand flowers. Each flower blossoms ten thousand times. Each blossom has ten thousand petals. You might want to see a specialist.

Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?

Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkes.


Hay We aren't all that bad. Only our parents are... Oh yeah you should know that plain old Jews grow progressively worser in chretching in direct proportion with their age... thank g-d I am a mix.
Syniks
17-05-2005, 23:34
This is just retarded. Go home, grow some pubic hair, and find something better to do. Sheesh.Actually, I'll shut off my office computer, go home to my wife & condo, have a scotch, then work on my car.

Any more flame bait before I log off?

Didn't think so.
Old Havana
17-05-2005, 23:34
Jedi-Muslim Extremists/Darksiders:

Jedi Master Osama: Use the force, young Hafiz.

Padawan Al-Libbi: Of course, master.

*cool lightsaber activation sound*

American Journalist: Please, leave us alone. We're sorry for everything.

Jedi Master Osama: There's no mercy for infidels.

Padawan Al-Libbi: Die!

*slice*

Jedi Master Osama: May his soul burn forever in hell.

:D No offense to any Muslims...
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:34
This is just retarded. Go home, grow some pubic hair, and find something better to do. Sheesh.
I'll have you know that LG and I are probably older than you. I am 21 and therefore already went pass the stage of itching my groin due to the growth of pubs.
Sumamba Buwhan
17-05-2005, 23:35
Why? I'll just end up shaving it off again on a drunken bet. :eek:


thats not a hard bet... unless you ended up gluing it back on as a moustache
Keruvalia
17-05-2005, 23:36
Ya know .... The Way of the Force and Islam would be hilarious ...

But, then again ... I don't think it's that far off ...

http://www.unlc.biz/images/obiwan.jpg
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:38
thats not a hard bet... unless you ended up gluing it back on as a moustache

Remind me not to get drunk near you. :eek:
Franziskonia
17-05-2005, 23:38
Keruvalia 4TW!!!!

Great pic. ;)
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:39
Remind me not to get drunk near you. :eek:
Probably shouldn't around me either.
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:39
I'll have you know that LG and I are probably older than you. I am 21 and therefore already went pass the stage of itching my groin due to the growth of pubs.

I'm 32. Physically. My emotional age is about 17. :D
Sumamba Buwhan
17-05-2005, 23:39
Remind me not to get drunk near you. :eek:

awww I had always hoped that one day we could party together :(
Sumamba Buwhan
17-05-2005, 23:41
Probably shouldn't around me either.


*eg*

Hey don't worry guys - When I'm drunk I am the one usually taking the stupid dares.
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:41
awww I had always hoped that one day we could party together :(

I am, of course, joking. Half the fun is waking up the next morning and people are looking at you funny and shifting uncomfortably. Or disturbing photos of you start to surface. :)
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:41
I'm 32. Physically. My emotional age is about 17. :D
Still probably older than they were, even only being 17.
The Blaatschapen
17-05-2005, 23:41
A merger already happened: http://www.satirewire.com/news/may02/hinjews.shtml :eek: :D
Sumamba Buwhan
17-05-2005, 23:44
I am, of course, joking. Half the fun is waking up the next morning and people are looking at you funny and shifting uncomfortably. Or disturbing photos of you start to surface. :)

Bartender - a round of Irish Car Bombs on me.
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:44
*eg*

Hey don't worry guys - When I'm drunk I am the one usually taking the stupid dares.
I am the one who drinks the most but doesnt get drunk and causes the stupid things. Its rather funny. I have some great photos in my library and laughing my ass off the next day.
Keruvalia
17-05-2005, 23:45
A merger already happened: http://www.satirewire.com/news/may02/hinjews.shtml :eek: :D

Oh man! Thank you thank you thank you!

There was a thread posted a while back and I was desperately searching for the picture of the HinJew Cow! Thank you!! Wooooo!

http://www.satirewire.com/news/may02/images/relative.jpg
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:46
I am the one who drinks the most but doesnt get drunk and causes the stupid things. Its rather funny. I have some great photos in my library and laughing my ass off the next day.

I do a little of each. :)
The Blaatschapen
17-05-2005, 23:47
Oh man! Thank you thank you thank you!

There was a thread posted a while back and I was desperately searching for the picture of the HinJew Cow! Thank you!! Wooooo!

http://www.satirewire.com/news/may02/images/relative.jpg

You're welcome :)

This topic immediately reminded me of this article. Too bad that satirewire stopped :(
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:48
I do a little of each. :)
So lets see, some scotch to start things off, No I dont mean that pansy stuff. Try some Israeli scotch, strange sounding I know, but damn sure warms up a cool day.
Exomnia
17-05-2005, 23:49
WHAT, no the way of the force and satanism?
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:49
So lets see, some scotch to start things off, No I dont mean that pansy stuff. Try some Israeli scotch, strange sounding I know, but damn sure warms up a cool day.

If Israeli scotch is anything like Israeli martial arts, I'd rather not have it applied to me. :p
Sumamba Buwhan
17-05-2005, 23:50
picture of me from a drunken nite (best friend took it):

http://l00006.myspace.com/00006/43/10/6310134_m.jpg
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:51
If Israeli scotch is anything like Israeli martial arts, I'd rather not have it applied to me. :p
I dont whether to take that as a compliment or insult. We didn't really make any martial arts but we are trained pretty well as fighters. Ok so I hold the scotch off till later.
Lunatic Goofballs
17-05-2005, 23:55
I dont whether to take that as a compliment or insult. We didn't really make any martial arts but we are trained pretty well as fighters. Ok so I hold the scotch off till later.

I don't know what system or systems the martial arts taught to the Israeli military came from, but I have had my ass kicked by an Israeli. You guys are very mean. :(
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:55
picture of me from a drunken nite (best friend took it):

http://l00006.myspace.com/00006/43/10/6310134_m.jpg
that reminds me of "ROcky Horror Picture SHow", I think thats its name.
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:57
I don't know what system or systems the martial arts taught to the Israeli military came from, but I have had my ass kicked by an Israeli. You guys are very mean. :(
only if you piss us off, horribley. We are generally a mix of quite a few different arts. oH and guns... guns are not fun when they are larger than you.
Sumamba Buwhan
17-05-2005, 23:57
that reminds me of "ROcky Horror Picture SHow", I think thats its name.

heh yah thats the name and my pic has been compared to it before.

I have worse ones but I might get DEATed for posting them
Israelities et Buddist
17-05-2005, 23:58
heh yah thats the name and my pic has been compared to it before.

I have worse ones but I might get DEATed for posting them
I was gonna say I can top that.

Whoo sudden deadness, much like being locked.
Neo-Anarchists
18-05-2005, 00:16
I'd like to know what would happen if one crossed Christianity and Satanism.
Israelities et Buddist
18-05-2005, 00:20
I'd like to know what would happen if one crossed Christianity and Satanism.
I believe it is called nothingness or Chaos as the Greeks put it. Or one really screwed up looking christ.
Lunatic Goofballs
18-05-2005, 00:21
I'd like to know what would happen if one crossed Christianity and Satanism.

"There is no Devil. It's just God when he's drunk." :D
East Nations
18-05-2005, 00:24
lies lies all lies haha your diction speaks volumes sir
Lunatic Goofballs
18-05-2005, 00:25
lies lies all lies haha your diction speaks volumes sir

*looks down* It speaks?!? :eek:
Ainthenar
18-05-2005, 00:25
Buddhism mixes well with just about any religion except like, satanic worshipping. Even then, its worth a try.
Dakini
18-05-2005, 00:26
I was thinking christian satanism would be interesting.

Hell, a number of christians ignore Jesus' teachings on love and charity and take the secular humanist view of nuts to everyone else, if they want my love or charity they have to earn it.
Israelities et Buddist
18-05-2005, 00:30
I was thinking christian satanism would be interesting.

Hell, a number of christians ignore Jesus' teachings on love and charity and take the secular humanist view of nuts to everyone else, if they want my love or charity they have to earn it.

Your ramblings are scrying the JewishBuddhists.
Aeruillin
18-05-2005, 00:33
Christianity, Islam and Judaism would fit together. Failing that poll option, I went with Islam and Christianity.

The problem, of course, is that none of this is ever going to happen in a thousand years. But I'm sure you realize that.
Israelities et Buddist
18-05-2005, 00:35
Christianity, Islam and Judaism would fit together. Failing that poll option, I went with Islam and Christianity.

The problem, of course, is that none of this is ever going to happen in a thousand years. But I'm sure you realize that.
But they are all too much alike already.

<-Oh look Satans's Number I believe. (Christianity isnt my speciality)
Lord-General Drache
18-05-2005, 05:03
Why? I'll just end up shaving it off again on a drunken bet. :eek:

People no longer dare me, since they know I'll do anything. *sighs* Haven't they learned that with YOU? Personally, I'd be very wise not to dare you to do something as a bet.
Branin
18-05-2005, 05:04
Jedi and druid and wicca, with spice of mormonism, budhisim and satanism. Come on, be creative.
Ecopoeia
18-05-2005, 05:10
"There is no Devil. It's just God when he's drunk." :D
Ah, good ol' growlin' Tom Waits.

"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"
Syniks
18-05-2005, 14:26
(poll coming)

What religions do you think would make the most interesting cross-mix?

What would some of the more amusing characteristics of those cross-mixed religions be?

After much reflection ("What reflection, you're a vampire...") shut up...

I have identified a small group of hybrid religionist hiding in the deep midwest farmland.

This small group of believers wear black saris, and round-brimmed black hats, and have both shaved heads and beards.

They pass out literature and daisys at horse & buggy stables.

They are...




Amishari-Krishnas :D
Whispering Legs
18-05-2005, 14:42
Merging the cult of Astarte (or Aphrodite) with Catholic nuns.

In the Astarte cult, young women would go to the temple when they reached puberty, and offered themselves sexually to passers-by who would pay an offering to the temple.

So, we would have a special order of nuns who would merely be re-enacting the scene with the angel who visited Mary.

So, the Order of Holy Titty-Fucking Visitation, or in the more common parlance, the "Give Your Ass To Jesus Sisters"
Shakra
18-05-2005, 14:49
Merging the cult of Astarte (or Aphrodite) with Catholic nuns.

In the Astarte cult, young women would go to the temple when they reached puberty, and offered themselves sexually to passers-by who would pay an offering to the temple.

So, we would have a special order of nuns who would merely be re-enacting the scene with the angel who visited Mary.

So, the Order of Holy Titty-Fucking Visitation, or in the more common parlance, the "Give Your Ass To Jesus Sisters"


interesting but at the same time quite offensive to Christians and other followers of the sage known as Jesus.and very obvious flame bait.To christians who see this,just pass it on.to others who want to say something about its offensiveness,or funniness(or its lack thereof),please comment freely.

nothing to gain by doing this piece of flame bait
WadeGabriel
18-05-2005, 14:50
I think Agnostic-Atheism and Buddhism would be a good mix...
Here's something that I've found sometime back...



Compatibility of Buddhism with Scientific-Skepticism..and/or the other way round..
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In the Buddha's time, He once came across the village of the Kalamas. The Kalamas were among the smartest and most intellectual people in India.Together, they went to ask the Buddha ," How do we know that what you teach is true? All the other spiritual leaders (there were more than 60 religious beliefs in that time) who came by claim that only what they alone teach is true, that all others teach is untrue. "

To that , the Buddha smiled gently and replied ".

1. Do not simply believe what you hear just because you have heard it for a long time.
2. Do not follow tradition blindly merely because it has been practised in that way for many generations.
3. Do not be quick to listen to rumours
4. Do not confirm anything just because it agrees with your scriptures.
5. Do not foolishly make assumptions
6. Do not abruptly draw conclusions by what you see and hear
7. Do not be fooled by outwardly appearances
8. Do not hold on tightly to any view or idea just because you are comfortable with it.
9. Do not accept as fact anything you yourself find to be logical
10. Do not be convinced of anything out of respect and reference to your spiritual teachers

You should go beyond opinion and belief. You can rightly reject anything which when accepted, practised and perfected, leads to more anger (Aversion), more greed (craving) and more delusion (Ignorance). The knowledge that you are angry, greedy and deluded does not depend on either belief or opinion. Remember that anger, greed and delusion are things universally condemned. They are not beneficial and are to be avoided.

Conversely, you can accept anything which when accepted and practised leads to unconditional love, Contentment and Wisdom. These things allow ou time and space to develop a happy and peaceful Mind.Therefore, the wise practise unconditional Love, Contentment and Wisdom.

This should be your criteria on what is and what is not the TRUTH; on what should be and what should not be the spiritual practice."

Hearing that, the Kalamas were pleased, and with an open heart and mind, having embraced the spirit of free enquiry, listened to, questioned and wholeheartedly accepted the teachings of the Buddha.

Taken From:- http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showtopic=3884
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Other Buddhist related Articles/Sites:-
The Great Causes Discourse - http://accesstoinsight.org/canon/sutta/digha/dn15.html
Transcendental Dependent Arising- http://accesstoinsight.org/lib/bps/wheels/wheel277.html
Analysis of co-dependent arising- http://accesstoinsight.org/canon/sutta/samyutta/sn12-002.html
Nagarjuna’s Seventy Verses on Emptiness - http://www.angelfire.com/md2/timewarp/nagarjuna.html
E-Sangha Buddhist Forum - http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism
Reincarnation - http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/reincarnation.htm

"Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future: it transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both the natural & spiritual, and it is based on a religious sense aspiring from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity. " Albert Einstein

"The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal God and avoid dogmas and theology. Covering both natural and spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual and a meaningful unity. Buddhism answers this description. If there is any religion that would cope with modern scientific needs, it would be Buddhism." Albert Einstein
Whispering Legs
18-05-2005, 14:51
interesting but at the same time quite offensive to Christians and other followers of the sage known as Jesus.and very obvious flame bait.To christians who see this,just pass it on.to others who want to say something about its offensiveness,or funniness(or its lack thereof),please comment freely.

nothing to gain by doing this piece of flame bait

I'm a Christian, and I didn't intend it to be flame bait. You might say that the whole thread is potential flame bait - the idea of mixing religions in an intentionally humorous manner.

Sorry if I offended anyone, but the whole thread is essentially offensive.
Syniks
18-05-2005, 15:09
I think Agnostic-Atheism and Buddhism would be a good mix...
Here's something that I've found sometime back...
I thought the intent of the thread was to find wierdly incompatable compatabilities from disparate religions, not compatable ones.

IMO there is nothing incompatable between Agnostic-Atheism and Buddhism at all. Buddha was not a god, and did not aspire to be a god in the classical sense. That is why Judiasim & Buddhism are also quite compatable.

Amish & Hari Krishna OTOH...
Syniks
18-05-2005, 15:18
I'm a Christian, and I didn't intend it to be flame bait. You might say that the whole thread is potential flame bait - the idea of mixing religions in an intentionally humorous manner. Sorry if I offended anyone, but the whole thread is essentially offensive. I don't think the whole thread is offensive. It is only offensive to those without a sense of humor. Anyone remember Jackie Mason... Seinfeld... Robert Klein...?

There is a long and fine history of self-mocking Jews. While most Rabbi's tell Jokes, "Jesus Wept". All theology aside, I think that's the defining diference between the Jewish World View and the Christian one.

If your religion can't stand up to a little non-hostile mocking - what's the point? (As a marginal "Lutren" (Deist really, but I go to church with my aging parents) I LOVE Iowahawk's pieces (http://iowahawk.typepad.com/) about the radical Lutheran terrorist group UffDa (http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2004/01/peace_elusive_i.html).) :D
Czardas
18-05-2005, 15:40
You forgot an "Other" option. I say Puritanism and Rheaism (a cult of ancient Greece which orgiastically worshipped the god Rhea).

Of course, I'll try to find one among the others that would be funny.

~Czardas, Supreme Ruler of the Universe
Daistallia 2104
18-05-2005, 17:22
I think Agnostic-Atheism and Buddhism would be a good mix...
Here's something that I've found sometime back...

As a practicing buddhist, I can tell you that's like combining monotheism and Islam. ;)

I voted evangelical Buddhism.

<Southern Baptist preacher>
"Brothers and sisters, I'm here to bring you the good word today!"

(In all seriousness though, there are already evangelical Buddhist sects - Soka Gakkai International, or SGI, is a good example.)
WadeGabriel
18-05-2005, 17:55
As a practicing buddhist, I can tell you that's like combining monotheism and Islam. ;)

I voted evangelical Buddhism.

<Southern Baptist preacher>
"Brothers and sisters, I'm here to bring you the good word today!"

(In all seriousness though, there are already evangelical Buddhist sects - Soka Gakkai International, or SGI, is a good example.)

Well I guess it depends on the sect. of Buddhism which you believe, based on what I've learnt. I actually find some of the philosophical elements in buddhism quite meaningful, especially the one on dependant arising, and emptyness. However, I am skeptical of the idea of reincarnation.

However, some Buddhists sees reincarnation more as a 'non-permanence' of the self...that is, with each second passing..you have already 'reincarnated' infinite of times over...and that does make sense to me.
http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/

Cheers,
Wade
Daistallia 2104
18-05-2005, 18:15
Well I guess it depends on the sect. of Buddhism which you believe, based on what I've learnt. I actually find some of the philosophical elements in buddhism quite meaningful, especially the one on dependant arising, and emptyness. However, I am skeptical of the idea of reincarnation.

However, some Buddhists sees reincarnation more as a 'non-permanence' of the self...that is, with each second passing..you have already 'reincarnated' infinite of times over...and that does make sense to me.
http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/

Cheers,
Wade

Rebirth, not reincarnation, is the idea. ;) And that is more or less exactly how I see it.
Zotona
18-05-2005, 20:18
Jedism+Ancient Egyptian.

Paganistic pantheon of dieties combined with Christian-like all-powerful omnipresent "Force". That oughta be interesting.
Syniks
18-05-2005, 22:08
Jedism+Ancient Egyptian.

Paganistic pantheon of dieties combined with Christian-like all-powerful omnipresent "Force". That oughta be interesting.
Isn't semantics funny?

Pantheisim is the belief that god is in all - much like "the Force"
Polytheisim is the belief that there are many gods, each with a specific attribute, personality and/or puropse.
Yet we call a group of gods a pantheon.

Also, to say that the Force is "christian-like" is really missing the point since the Force is neither All Powerful nor "mono" (as in monotheist), but comprised of the life energy of all existence (pantheist).

I don't think the Egyptians would have any problems with or incorporating a Pantheistic POV into their Polytheistic worldview.
Tluiko
18-05-2005, 22:53
I think many belive in a mixture of Atheism and Christianity (sometimes more in the one, sometimes more in the other side).
R-Earth-s
18-05-2005, 23:10
I thought the intent of the thread was to find wierdly incompatable compatabilities from disparate religions, not compatable ones.

IMO there is nothing incompatable between Agnostic-Atheism and Buddhism at all. Buddha was not a god, and did not aspire to be a god in the classical sense. That is why Judiasim & Buddhism are also quite compatable.

Amish & Hari Krishna OTOH...


Judaism and Buddhism are actually quite popular combined. I have the book "Judaism for Dummies" and it has a whole chapter dedicated to Jews. It's also pretty interesting that many Buddhists who aren't of Asian background are of Jewish descent (mostly Reform Judaism). ManyJews (mostly reform) look into other ideas, and this includes not even believing in God as a being, but as a force. There is even Jewish mysticism called Kabbalah that is very similar to Buddhism. Issues such as those from scientific studies are not considered "evil" of wrong as some Christians may consider them (of course I don't really know about orthodox Jews).
Neo-Anarchists
18-05-2005, 23:11
I have the book "Judaism for Dummies" and it has a whole chapter dedicated to Jews.
Only one?
Syniks
18-05-2005, 23:15
I think many belive in a mixture of Atheism and Christianity (sometimes more in the one, sometimes more in the other side).
I think the point of the thread was not to identify what some people believe, but to come up with humorous belief combinations:

Like: Unified Scientologists (Unification Church & Scientology)

A church for rich hollywood MPD sci-fi buffs to hold simultaneous exclusive hero/god worship.
Keruvalia
18-05-2005, 23:55
nothing to gain by doing this piece of flame bait

And, yet, no mention of how offensive my Jedi-Muslim pic may be.

But, then, it's ok to offend Muslims, isn't it ...

Grow up. Grow a sense of humor. WL is Christian.
Peechland
19-05-2005, 00:13
What about Mormon Atheists? They go door to door telling you God does not exist......
Zotona
19-05-2005, 00:14
What about Mormon Atheists? They go door to door telling you God does not exist......
Still annoying.
Lunatic Goofballs
19-05-2005, 00:20
Ah, good ol' growlin' Tom Waits.

"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

That was the name! I couldn't remember. Thanks. :D
Lunatic Goofballs
19-05-2005, 00:29
Jehovah's Jedis. :D
Armandian Cheese
19-05-2005, 00:33
Sith and Satanism! Perfect match!

Ha, Atheism and any religion. Imagine the schizophrenia...

"Jesus is my savior!"
"No he's not!"
"Yes he is!"
"AHHH! WHY AM I ARGUING WITH MY SELF?!?"
Zotona
19-05-2005, 00:43
Sith and Satanism! Perfect match!

Ha, Atheism and any religion. Imagine the schizophrenia...

"Jesus is my savior!"
"No he's not!"
"Yes he is!"
"AHHH! WHY AM I ARGUING WITH MY SELF?!?"
More like, "Jesus is my savior!"
"No, he was a self-deluded, crazy, deluded, possibly ficticious Jew!"
"WWJD?"
"Shut you up!"
"Shut me up? What about you?"
"I am you so if you shut me up you're shutting you up, too!"
"SHUT UP!"
*Silence.*

Note: It's called split/multiple personality disorder. Schizophrenia (http://www.drleons.com/schizo/closet.htm) is when you're hallucinating. The media has corrupted this little fact to make us think they are one and the same.
Alien Born
19-05-2005, 01:03
Welcome to Brazil

In chapter 3 Greenfield provides an overview of Brazilian religious syncretism, preparing the reader for the next several chapters on particular examples of that religious syncretism. Greenfield uses the concept of syncretism “to account for similarities across a number of otherwise quite different religious traditions that today are competing with each other for followers” (p. 57). Each religion offers a similar “model of exchange between an adept and an otherworldly being believed to offer him or her access from the other world to resources needed in this one”
source (http://www.aaanet.org/aes/bkreviews/result_details.cfm?bk_id=363)


We just mix them all together, but most strongly African Shamanism with Roman Catholicism. (Due to the prevelance of these base religions here)
R-Earth-s
19-05-2005, 03:17
Only one?

messed that up- the chapter is about Judaism and Buddhism
Armandian Cheese
19-05-2005, 03:43
More like, "Jesus is my savior!"
"No, he was a self-deluded, crazy, deluded, possibly ficticious Jew!"
"WWJD?"
"Shut you up!"
"Shut me up? What about you?"
"I am you so if you shut me up you're shutting you up, too!"
"SHUT UP!"
*Silence.*

Note: It's called split/multiple personality disorder. Schizophrenia (http://www.drleons.com/schizo/closet.htm) is when you're hallucinating. The media has corrupted this little fact to make us think they are one and the same.
Oh. Sorry, not that much of a master of psychological disorders.
How 'bout this one? Mix in some Islamic fundamentalism with atheism...

"Allah is Great, and Muhammed is his prophet."
"Allah doesn't exist, and Muhammed was an old pedophilic camel herder."
"How dare you speak of God and his prophet in this way?!?"
"Not. Real."
"Yiyiyiyiyiyiyi! I shall become a suicide bomber and smite you!"
"Why blow yourself up to kill me? We're the same person!"
"That's why it's called suicide bombing, infidel."
"But you can just hang yourself!"
"I AM A MARTYR FOR THE CAUSE!!!"
R-Earth-s
19-05-2005, 04:05
Oh. Sorry, not that much of a master of psychological disorders.
How 'bout this one? Mix in some Islamic fundamentalism with atheism...

"Allah is Great, and Muhammed is his prophet."
"Allah doesn't exist, and Muhammed was an old pedophilic camel herder."
"How dare you speak of God and his prophet in this way?!?"
"Not. Real."
"Yiyiyiyiyiyiyi! I shall become a suicide bomber and smite you!"
"Why blow yourself up to kill me? We're the same person!"
"That's why it's called suicide bombing, infidel."
"But you can just hang yourself!"
"I AM A MARTYR FOR THE CAUSE!!!"

:eek: Infidel is actually a Christian word... :mp5:
Syniks
19-05-2005, 15:15
Amish Scientology: You can use your E-meter, but you can't plug it in.
You can attain Clear at OT-III by holding these two udders. (That will be $30,000.00 and one Horse please.)

Raelians & Scientology: L Ron Hubbard is Rael is Xenu.

Heaven's Gate & Voodo: Your zombie "canisters" can go on after you leave for the mother ship.
Whispering Legs
19-05-2005, 15:20
Viking Hare Krishas.

Guys with bald heads and Viking helmets in saffron robes invade your country and hang out at the airport bar swilling beer and raping women. Afterwards, they give each woman a flower and a pamphlet.
Syniks
19-05-2005, 15:59
Viking Hare Krishas.

Guys with bald heads and Viking helmets in saffron robes invade your country and hang out at the airport bar swilling beer and raping women. Afterwards, they give each woman a flower and a pamphlet.

Radical Darwinists and Scientology:

"Human (GEs) are decended from Clams! (http://www.xenu.net/clam_faq.html)"
"Apes!"
"Clams!"
"Apes!"
"Clams!"
"Apes!"
"I'll phone Ethics!"
" :eek: ....Clams?..."
"That will be $500 please."
Cape Carnivale
19-05-2005, 16:11
:eek: Infidel is actually a Christian word... :mp5:

Wait a second ... Christian is a langauge? Why didn'y anyone tell me!!!
Lunatic Goofballs
19-05-2005, 16:13
Wait a second ... Christian is a langauge? Why didn'y anyone tell me!!!

You were too busy drawing on your math book. :)
Whispering Legs
19-05-2005, 16:16
You were too busy drawing on your math book. :)
I was too busy hanging out at Hooters.
Syniks
19-05-2005, 16:21
(from the Onion)

Scientology & Fictionology (http://www.theonion.com/news/index.php?issue=4119 )
Whispering Legs
19-05-2005, 16:28
Fred Phelps and Scientology

"Well, you're son's a fag. But if you act now, we can purge his body of those faggot Thetans for the low introductory price of 5000 dollars. I'm sure that you'll feel it's worth it, knowing that your son will be able to sit in the air conditioned comfort of the Hereafter instead of having his testicles fried on a hot plate in Hell."
Syniks
19-05-2005, 16:47
African Methodist-Episcopal (AME) and Christian Identity (White Supremicist):

Rhythm-less Gospel Music performed in an armed compound in Idaho while jack-booted members beat each other up.
Mekonia
19-05-2005, 16:57
ya mismatching is fun. I choose the Devil as God, Jesus as Satin, Mary as the Wicked Witch of the West and God as gaylorg focker
Mekonia
19-05-2005, 16:58
I changed my mind..Satanism, Islam, and a bit of opus dei for the crack