Why Haven't We Started a Body Modification Religion?
I mean wouldnt that be the wisest choice to try and get religious backup in the future. I know right now their are procedures that would be illegal in the U.S imagine 20 years from now when people can implant lethal weapons in their arms. So why not back it with a religion like Kopimism has with spreading information *cough*torrents*cough*?
Human modifications of all kind should be recognized as a sacred ritual; used to expand the evolution of the human body and spirit.
Human modifications of the spirit would include all forms of medicine,knowledge,personality; through practice of any religion(s), drug(s), and reading.
Human modifications of the body would include all forms of Excercise,implants, and replacement of body parts.
Let me know what you think\suggestions on what should be listed under religious practice\how we could actually form a religion....
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Body_Modification
2. A recognized creed and form of worship
3. A definite and distinct ecclesiastical government
4. A formal code of doctrine and discipline
5. A distinct religious history
6. A membership not associated with any other church or denomination
7. An organization of ordained ministers
8. Ordained ministers selected after completing prescribed studies
9. A literature of its own
10. Established places of worship
11. Regular congregations
12. Regular religious services
13. Sunday schools for religious instruction of the young
14. Schools for the preparation of its ministers.
There is a saying, never bring up religion or politics in conversation. I told the people I work with (set in their ways bible thumping republicans) that I had magnets installed, and they gave me a weird look-asked a bunch of questions-and then never judged me since. If I told them I joined the 'church of sticking metal into my body' I probably would have been ostracized...for all the same reasons that I don't tell them I'm an atheist.
I do have to agree though, having a religion would really open some doors. I'm just not sure that the benefits outweigh the costs.
/agree with @glims, I don't mean to dissuade your efforts, just to express my opinion on some things that had yet to be mentioned.
and sidenote. what conference are you reffering to?