Maets
Immortal
 United States
Airship Builder
|
 |
« on: October 09, 2013, 02:29:04 am » |
|
Huffington Post is having a create your own religion contest. Any of you good writers up to creating the Steampunk religion or the Brass Goggles religion? Could be a lot of fun. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/07/create-your-own-religion-_n_4059096.html"INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A RELIGION 1) Click the "Add a Slide" button below 2) Enter the title of your religion in the "Title" field. 3) Click the "Choose File" button and upload a photo that represents your religion. 4) In the "Caption" section, enter your religious beliefs, rituals and holidays. 5) Click the "Submit" button " As you can see you need a picture and a few things like beliefs, rituals and holidays. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
pakled05
|
|
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2013, 04:57:04 am » |
|
hasn't Elron H already done that?...  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
akumabito
Immortal
 Netherlands
~~Blast from the past~~
|
|
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2013, 08:05:47 am » |
|
We could make it a group entry..  I think our first and foremost belief should be: "Be splendid". In fact, if we're doing any commandments, we could probably boil it down to just that  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Madasasteamfish
A clanger waiting to be dropped......
Board Moderator
Rogue Ætherlord
 United Kingdom
|
|
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2013, 09:10:07 am » |
|
We could make it a group entry.. I think our first and foremost belief should be: "Be splendid". In fact, if we're doing any commandments, we could probably boil it down to just that The 3 commandments of the Grand Amalgamated Church of Steampunk: 1. Be Splendid! 2. Drink Tea! 3. Enjoy Yourself! Our Biggest holiday is the great gathering of devotees in Lincoln the 2nd Weekend of September. |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: October 10, 2013, 09:26:33 am by Madasasteamfish »
|
Logged
|
I made a note in my diary on the way over here. Simply says; "Bugger!"
"DON'T THINK OF IT AS DYING, JUST THINK OF IT AS LEAVING EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH."
|
|
|
|
bicyclebuilder
|
|
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2013, 09:25:35 am » |
|
A big part of Steampunk is individuality and creativity.
Does not compute with Religion.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
The best way to learn is by personal experience.
|
|
|
Capt. Dirigible
Rogue Ætherlord
United Kingdom
Shirts?.....I got plenty at 'ome.
|
|
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2013, 09:38:39 am » |
|
How about Church Of General Steampunk or COGS for short?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I say, Joe it's jolly frightening out here.
Nonsense dear boy, you should be more like me.
But look at you! You're shaking all over!
Shaking? You silly goose! I'm just doing the Watusi
|
|
|
|
Cubinoid
|
|
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2013, 10:25:44 am » |
|
A big part of Steampunk is individuality and creativity.
Does not compute with Religion.
As part of The Loyal Order of Christ the Creator, a Christian Steampunk group, and an attendee at Asylum Sunday morning church services, I have to politely disagree...Individuality is surely at the core of a relationship with God, (maybe not in all religions though), and how can religion not be about creativity? It's the belief in and study of the creator of all things, is it not? I'd say there is plenty of room for crossover. Contrary to common belief, Jesus only left us two commandments: 'Love God, and Be Nice to each other'. It fits in rather well with the 'Be Splendid' concept, in my opinion. And as a regular church goer, I have to say we are slowly bringing back Sunday best as a concept. The pastors at the church may not be wearing top hats quite yet, but tweed waistcoats are now making an appearance, which is nice to see. |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: October 10, 2013, 10:30:43 am by Cubinoid »
|
Logged
|
We are proud to present the Surrey Steampunk Convivial, for your pleasure:  |
|
|
Maets
Immortal
United States
Airship Builder
|
|
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2013, 12:29:28 pm » |
|
One of the things they want in the contest is a picture. Any suggestions on that?
I like the three commandments. I would add a fourth. Be Creative
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sorontar
|
|
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2013, 01:38:11 pm » |
|
Commandment 6. Do not follow the rules. That should stump a few. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Sorontar, Captain of 'The Aethereal Dancer' Advisor to HM Engineers on matters aethereal, aeronautic and cosmographic http://eyrie.sorontar.com |
|
|
Madasasteamfish
A clanger waiting to be dropped......
Board Moderator
Rogue Ætherlord
United Kingdom
|
|
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2013, 03:30:18 pm » |
|
Commandment 6. Do not follow the rules. That should stump a few. Commandment 7. There are no rules Aaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddddddddddd there's the rest stumped |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Maets
Immortal
United States
Airship Builder
|
|
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2013, 04:02:22 pm » |
|
How about rituals and Holidays. Tesla's Birthday, HG Welles birthday, Jules Vern's bd
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Madasasteamfish
A clanger waiting to be dropped......
Board Moderator
Rogue Ætherlord
United Kingdom
|
|
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2013, 04:54:11 pm » |
|
How about rituals and Holidays. Tesla's Birthday, HG Welles birthday, Jules Vern's bd
Well aside from the Asylum we've got Air Kraken Day (march 17th), most groups at least TRY and do something for stuff like Wells' and Verne's Brithdays, not sure about others |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
violaambroseflux
|
|
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2013, 05:05:10 pm » |
|
what about respect yourself and others as a commandment
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Madasasteamfish
A clanger waiting to be dropped......
Board Moderator
Rogue Ætherlord
United Kingdom
|
|
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2013, 05:28:39 pm » |
|
what about respect yourself and others as a commandment
I think that's covered by 'be splendid' as it is applied to behaviour as well as appearance |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
MWBailey
Rogue Ætherlord
United States
"This is the sort of thing no-one ever believes"
|
|
« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2013, 09:10:48 pm » |
|
How about rituals and Holidays. Tesla's Birthday, HG Welles birthday, Jules Vern's bd
Well aside from the Asylum we've got Air Kraken Day (march 17th), most groups at least TRY and do something for stuff like Wells' and Verne's Brithdays, not sure about others Seems to me, there ought to be a Brass Day or some such. St. Whitesmith's Day, perhaps? Oh, and Gogglemas, of course. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Walk softly and carry a big banjo...
""quid statis aspicientes in infernum"
|
|
|
Alexis Voltaire
Rogue Ætherlord
United States
Shàlle We Dànce?
|
|
« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2013, 12:02:24 am » |
|
For extra fun, Tesla's birthday can be traditionally* celebrated on the 6th and 7th of July. (Or for those more temporally capable, between the 6th and 7th.)
*Supposedly Tesla was born at the stroke of midnight on the 6th, and was never sure if his birthday was the 6th or 7th.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
~-- Purveyour of Useless Facts, Strange Advice, Plots --~
|
|
|
Maets
Immortal
United States
Airship Builder
|
|
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2013, 01:26:34 am » |
|
A two day holiday is double the fun.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Arabella Periscope
|
|
« Reply #18 on: October 12, 2013, 01:34:24 am » |
|
 I think 'Being Splendid' is a very good basis for a religion. Trying to be. And considering that others are splendid, too, and treating them as such (or potentially so). And there is a lot of scope for politeness. And for fun. |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: October 12, 2013, 01:43:22 am by Arabella Periscope »
|
Logged
|
Kenneth: 'If you're so hot, you can tell me how to say she has ideas above her station.'
Brian:'Oh yes, I forgot. It's fairly easy, old boy.
Elle a des idees au-dessus de sa gare.'
Kenneth: 'Idiot. It's not that kind of station.'
Terence Rattigan 'French Without Tears.'
|
|
|
|
