I think I'mk going to start me a religion...

[Taverner]

California will be my holy land. It's a much better holy land than the Arabian peninsula or Israel - shit actually grows here, and we don't spend our time trying to kill others who think its the holy land for their religion.

I am going to declare Pot Smoking, going to gay marriages and eating arugula our holy sacraments - and if someone complains, well they're just a religious bigot.

God will not be a person, but the simple act of not killing the person next to you. God is everywhere! Halelujah!

My Dharma will be anything printed, but unlike Buddhist Dharma, this Dharma will require context.

No afterlife, no karma - just the idea of NOT KILLING other people.

Kinda like Jainism , except we're not that strict

Although Vegetarianism is a nice way to demonstrate my new religion

Dogs will be sacred, Cats will be sacred, and any animal designated an animal companion or pet will be sacred. That means bugs too.

And there will be no collection plate - just an "OK, dude" and thats it

In addition, if you feel the need to attend your Synagogue, Church, Temple or Mosque - feel free. Being a Californianist has nothing to do with exclusion. You just have to not kill the person next to you.

Our hymns will be songs from the Grateful Dead, Van Halen, Stone Temple Pilots and any other California band who spreads Dharma.

Whaddya think?

[HopeHoops]

1. Farm out, man.

:hippie: :smoke:

[Dr Morbius]

2. Praise be to Hollywood?

Just can't go there; sorry.

[Taverner]

3. Praise be to San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Oakland/Berkeley

The holy tri-city

[carlyhippy]

4. How can we join? Will there be any formal baptism type ceremony?

Services on the beach would be cool with your congregration singing loudly to Grateful Dead and VH...right on, man!!

[Taverner]

5. Basically it's this:

Go get some ice, and pour yourself a big glass of cool water. Drink it. Smile. Think of a palm tree, or a pine tree or a redwood.

Ok, you're in

[carlyhippy]

6. Done....right on!

I feel the good vibes and spirits already :)

[SwampG8r]

7. can i get east coast franchise rights?

first californiaist church of florida inc.

[nolabear]

8. Might I suggest this hymn?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzOyHuRzzq0

Amen.