Snowy Detail
I have had plenty of time to let my mind freewheel over Christmas and my thoughts, when not connected to food, TV or being a gracious host, have turned to founding a new religion.
It’s quite clear that a lot of the old ones have not quite lived up to their initial promise, and the newest religion in the UK, which appears to be Jedi, has been lifted from a film franchise and probably has copyright issues. It has also been turned down for charitable status in the UK.
I’m not quite sure what the main thrust of our doctrine will be. I grew up in a world where Protestants and Catholics were killing each other and have “progressed” to a world where Jews, Muslims and Christians are still fighting. It’s not good and we really should stop.
So, Rule Number One – stop killing people. Or if you want it slightly more Biblical – thou shalt not blow up they neighbour’s house. Particularly if it’s in a different country.
Robin at Clumber, Nottinghamshire
There will probably be more as time goes on, but if we get that one right we won’t be doing too badly. It will involve a bit of rewriting, taking all the best bits from other religions, probably lighten up on the oxen coveting, but come down heavily of reality TV. We can do without it.
My church, my rules.
Then there is the question of prayer wheels. I think we should have them. I also think they should be turned by hamsters. Obviously, if we attend any multi-faith events we will have to watch out for Americans with snakes, but apart from that it should be no problem, and the Youth Wing will love them.
Our main Festival will be on a weekend in summer, making it easier to shop and cutting down on the necessity to stock up. If there’s no Christmas rush and no shutting of shops., you can just nip out and buy anything you have forgotten.
Pom-pom Christmas Wreath
It would be wonderful if people stopped killing each other in the name of religion and it would be the best if people stopped being blind followers of those who spread poison. We wish you and your family a healthy and satisfying new year. Regards, Lakshmi
Thank you, and best wishes to you and your family. I’m afraid that followers of most religions seem to resort to violence in the end.
That is a very serious looking robin. He may be contemplating similar things himself. 🙂
You can never tell with birds – they may be contemplating deep mysteries, or they may just be thinking about food. Actually, that does sum my thinking up too. 🙂
We are just another species like all the rest. Plenty in common with the rest of the animal kingdom! 🙂
🙂 It is true. My greatest ambition at the moment is to learn how to hibernate.
Hibernation has its advantages
Definitely! 🙂
Love the Robin photo.
I was accused of trying to think up a new religion in answer to some question in Sunday school – I have no memory of it. But I definitely think you have come up with a better alternative. Particularly the hamster wheels. You have done better with having too much time to think than I have lately,.
It was Paolsoren who started me thinking about it – the beauty of WP.
Sign me up! I LOVE a “religion” that attracts such thinking persons as the founder and Tootlepedal and Derrickjknight. What a lark we will have. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you too. With those two as my spiritual guides what could possibly go wrong?
If you have a church I might pay a visit
You would be very welcome, and would add a touch of dignity to proceedings.
So, will you be the high priest? Because although it is an admirable as soon as yoy kick the bucket whoever takes over will try to change it and commercialise it.
But on to more serious matters: I have finally after all these years worked out how to see what your coloured illustrations are. I was delighted that it isn’t a shady shade of blue but is actually a beautiful Robin. And some snow and ice on the curves of an old fence. I will now look forward to your next post with increased pleasure and expectation.
I did wonder what I should do about handing over the new religion, but was diverted by the idea of a hamster working a prayer wheel.
Sorry to hear you haven’t been getting the benefit of my artistic endevours. Is there anything I can do to make them show better?
There is no need. I have worked it all out myself. But I need to know if you intend having yourself refered to as “Worshipful Holiness’ or some other appellation.
It’s tricky – I must avoid grandiloquence whilst sounding impressive. I was tempted by Grand Hamster but Julia has pointed out that a man with a round face and bulging cheeks might be better avoiding that one.
My religion is to meditate on how long the universe existed before the earth appeared, and how long the earth was here before anyone thought of religion. Having meditated for a while, I find myself thinking that religion may possibly not be so important as some people think that it is in the great scheme of things. My spiritual side leans towards trees.
I agree that trees are something worth trusting. As for the rest, I appreciate the logic, but simply can’t grasp the lengths of time involved. It was the same when I read a book on space and tried to understand the distances.