Friday, 07 August 2009

• Religion based on celebs

  The magazine racks in the store show us that we like celebrities. We like their movies, music, and books. Some of us are content with that. Others search for every detail they can find about their current celeb obsession. They care about their clothing, their diet and exercise, and what religion they are following. We have heard of celebs following old religions and the newer “religions” such as scientology and kabbalah.

   

  How about a religion based on a celebrity? That is what a group of Shia LeBeouf fans did with the creation of Shiantology. The group describes themselves with the following statement: "Characterized by a belief in the power of Shia's spirit to clear itself of past painful experiences (in particular, hand smashing, car crashes, and drunken outbursts in Walgreen's) through self-knowledge, spiritual fulfillment and copious amounts of Arizona Ice Tea. Shiantology places an emphasis upon Shia's immortal spirit, Shiacarnation, an extrascientific method of pshiachotherapy (Shianetics), and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, daily SHIA WALKING POSTS."

   

  Now I don’t know about anyone else, but this idea seems a little off the deep end for me. I know how easy it is to place your favorite celebs on a pedestal, but trying to create your own religion centered on your favorite celeb?

   

  What are your thoughts on this?

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