Believing in Celestia

[Szmeszek 29]

What do you think about believing in Celestia, instead of God/Buddah/Allah/Flying Spaghetti Monster? I know this sounds crazy, but especially if you're an atheist, it will... I don't know, help you? Like 'Sweet Celestia, plz give meh power to write this test on A+' and then you're like 'Yay...!' when it becomes truth. Think through it. But probably no one will think through it, and all of you will be like 'U R CRAZY LULZ'.

[ImAvinOops 83]

So a whole religion based around Celestia?

It would be so happy.

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

I suppose its not much different from anything else really. It shall be declared of Lauren Faust as lord and saviour of all human realms.

[Typhoid Libby 1,265]

Yes, I do admit it sounds crazy.

But so does any belief system.

 

I'd rather do it myself and admit my failures as my own and my successes as my own too.

"Welp, no, it was the [iNSERT ICON/SUPERNATURAL ENTITY/SQUIRREL] not you that scored A+."

To submit to a greater power is to eschew individuality.

 

Personally I consider "me" in greater value than any random religious icon that is supposed to exist.

If I fsk up, I fsk up.

If I do good, it was me that did good.

 

And, yeah;

 

I know this sounds crazy, but especially if you're an atheist, it will... I don't know, help you? Like 'Sweet Celestia, plz give meh power to write this test on A+' and then you're like 'Yay...!' when it becomes truth.

 

There was some wonky study in 90's something where two groups, both atheists, would do the same job and had the same day to day chores.

Except that the group A said a prayer to the Sun every morning and evening.

After three months, group A was more happier, felt their life as more fulfilling and were more motivated.

So, basically, praying makes you more happy whether or not the belief is real.

 

Word-to-mouth of course, read it inna book ages ago that did not list sources.

Still, written by a atheist, which makes it a bit more credible, in my opinion as far as unconfirmed rumours go.

[Szmeszek 29]

So a whole religion based around Celestia?

It would be so happy.

 

Yeah, but would you belong to this religion? At the moment, there is only 1 Brony who belongs to this religion, but I'm sure some of you were thinking about this before. And how should we name it or something?

[Zalgo 593]

I believe in the multiverse theory, thus I believe in celestia.

 

But I wouldn't worship her as a god.

 

If I was in her realm (which is impossible) I would worship her like a princess.

[Daring Do 195]

Sure, I would worship her! In fact, I already wrote something about worshiping her! Ahem!:

 

Bless upon thee, the Sun's Matron. Bless upon thee, holder of the great light that supplies life to all upon this damned planet. Let it be heard that your generosity knows no bounds, for, despite our sins, you carry upon your back the weight of the world, for vice and blasphamy are no light deeds. Bless upon thee your guidance through day, as you have done for times beyond man, and times before worship. Guide us through the world of sorrows, providing means of sight to see the purity of your embrace. Allow that embrace to warm our souls and continue to bring unity to the world through teachings. Let friendship, your most guided of teachings, be understood throughout the dark lands, and let your faith spread, and purify all that is black.

[Prince Lightning Da Cute 619]

Not seriously.

 

My current beliefs answer way more questions than Celestia does.

 

(I don't think i would Worship my own mom)

[KakeiTheWolf 652]

Considering Celestia can be defeated (She has been twice), she doesn't fit the omnipotent bill,

[Szmeszek 29]

Sure, I would worship her! In fact, I already wrote something about worshiping her! Ahem!:

 

Bless upon thee, the Sun's Matron. Bless upon thee, holder of the great light that supplies life to all upon this damned planet. Let it be heard that your generosity knows no bounds, for, despite our sins, you carry upon your back the weight of the world, for vice and blasphamy are no light deeds. Bless upon thee your guidance through day, as you have done for times beyond man, and times before worship. Guide us through the world of sorrows, providing means of sight to see the purity of your embrace. Allow that embrace to warm our souls and continue to bring unity to the world through teachings. Let friendship, your most guided of teachings, be understood throughout the dark lands, and let your faith spread, and purify all that is black.

 

THIS IS PERFECT

[Dave247 568]

I don't think Celestia by her self would suffice but did you know there's a religion called Ponyism?

http://uncyclopedia....om/wiki/Ponyism

[Szmeszek 29]

I don't think Celestia by her self would suffice but did you know there's a religion called Ponyism?

http://uncyclopedia....om/wiki/Ponyism

 

This surely is a joke. Edited April 22, 2012 by Szmeszek

[Dave247 568]

This surely is a joke.

 

Yes, but funny one

[cuteycindyhoney 13,320]

At the risk of sounding mean, it's things like this that give fuel to all the haters out there. I love the show dearly, but I do know that Celestia is a fictional character. It makes you sound like a true nutcase to start talking about worshiping a cartoon character like a God.

[Starshine 16,335]

Worshipping a deity that was wimpy enough to be bested by an insect queen?

 

Better spend my day praying to Gandalf

[SrFrog 927]

At the risk of sounding mean, it's things like this that give fuel to all the haters out there. I love the show dearly, but I do know that Celestia is a fictional character. It makes you sound like a true nutcase to start talking about worshiping a cartoon character like a God.

 

While reading that paragraph I couldn't help but think of Scientology, err not that they are crazy or anything but they do seem like an odd bunch.

[Cosmic Charlie 129]

It would certainly be entertaining. It would be quite a thing to look at the world, look at all the possible explanations for things existing and being the way they are, and come to the conclusion that Princess Celestia is the most fruitful icon for prayer and worship.

[Tiina Brown 67]

No, please, do not go there ....

 

Even though i have the One God Faith in the bottom of my theistic views, i prefer to not let it impact my life too much ...

Scientology is made up through and through, with a fake core, but a truer facade (some things do work, from what i've heard), flying spa ... FSM is a joke, and to bring Celestia into that mess .... If she would exist, she'd deserve better.

 

There was some wonky study in 90's something where two groups, both atheists, would do the same job and had the same day to day chores.

Except that the group A said a prayer to the Sun every morning and evening.

After three months, group A was more happier, felt their life as more fulfilling and were more motivated.

So, basically, praying makes you more happy whether or not the belief is real.

 

Word-to-mouth of course, read it inna book ages ago that did not list sources.

Still, written by a atheist, which makes it a bit more credible, in my opinion as far as unconfirmed rumours go.

 

To me, it may just as well be proof that the sun as a divinity isn't picky wether the belief are true or not.

 

Bless upon thee, the Sun's Matron. Bless upon thee, holder of the great light that supplies life to all upon this damned planet(Note: what?). Let it be heard that your generosity knows no bounds, for, despite our sins, you carry upon your back the weight of the world, for vice and blasphamy are no light deeds. Bless upon thee your guidance through day, as you have done for times beyond man, and times before worship. Guide us through the world of sorrows, providing means of sight to see the purity of your embrace. Allow that embrace to warm our souls and continue to bring unity to the world through teachings. Let friendship, your most guided of teachings, be understood throughout the dark lands, and let your faith spread, and purify all that is black(Note: WHAT?!!? What is wrong with black? Luna is black!!!!!!!!!!!!).

 

See what i bolded and my inflicted notes.

[NeverNeverland 1,940]

 

In all seriousness, I don't like the idea that a fictional character in a cartoon show should be heralded as another deity along the lines of the Lord, Buddha or Allah or whomever. Why do people keep on forgetting that this is a show for young girls. There's no hidden message, no secret code, nothing - Princess Celestia is just that, a princess, that has control over Equestria and is tasked with raising the sun. Nothing more.

 

See what i bolded and my inflicted notes.

 

When he say purify all that is black, he means those with evil intentions in their heart, not the literal color.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Not seriously.

 

My current beliefs answer way more questions than Celestia does.

 

(I don't think i would Worship my own mom)

 

You wouldn't? I would! Also consider many revered motherhood as a small scale example of creation itself. So there were many religions that worshiped mother goddesses.

 

Worshipping a deity that was wimpy enough to be bested by an insect queen?

 

Better spend my day praying to Gandalf

 

You do realize Gandalf is likewise semi-divine and was also killed. (Not for long, but still.)

[cuteycindyhoney 13,320]

While reading that paragraph I couldn't help but think of Scientology, err not that they are crazy or anything but they do seem like an odd bunch.

 

Nope, they are crazy. L. Ron Hubbard even admitted on his deathbed that Scientology was all just something he made up, but the followers claim he was tricked or drugged into committing blasphemy. Think about it. A religion founded by a...SCIENCE FICTION AUTHOR???

Edited April 23, 2012 by cuteycindyhoney

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Darn! You got me! It's not my intention or anything, but for the past week, which has been wonderfully warm and sunny, every time I walked outside and felt the glowing warmth, the cool breeze, and the brilliant light; guess who comes to mind? Same with the warm nights. Jeweled skies, the chirping of nocturnal life, with the beautiful glowing moon shading the world in rest.

 

 

THE BLASPHEMY HAS BEEN DOUBLED!

 

For awhile I just thought it was innocuous association. Then a couple of days ago . . .

 

*Deep breath* "What a beautiful day! Thank you Celesti- . . . Oh God." My words, verbatim. After, yet another, existential freakout due to ponies. (The first upon realizing I had a very real crush on Fluttershy.) This one briefer but more severe than the first. I had come to realize that God is an all powerful force. If God wants to be an Alicorn He/She/It very well can. Being Catholic, Jesus is very much the "Face" of God. (No pun intended) But He's just one part of the Trinity. Who says God the Father, of the Holy Spirit can't be Celestia? The Pope, and all the clergy of all the faiths in the world don't know anymore than I do. That's the mystery of faith! At the very least, you could say she's an angel. Praying to saints specifically certainly isn't wrong. To be more direct. Revering the Princesses as symbols of good virtues to live by, and look to in times of despair and joy, is just as valid as any other spiritual icon. Honestly, when it comes to seeing characters in this context you could do a lot worse. In one sense . . .

 

 

. . . . or another.

Edited April 24, 2012 by Steelquill

[Envoy-in-exile 101]

If Jedi can be a religion, why not Ponyism?

 

Oh yes, and All Hail Luna!

Edited April 23, 2012 by Envoy-in-exile

[bloodyfox 65]

It could be like a mock religion like Pastafarian. At least I wouldn't truly believe in it but I think it would be fun to have an official MLP religion. Although I would prefer Luna. It could be a polytheistic religion with Celestia and Luna being co-ruling deities.

[Starshine 16,335]

You do realize Gandalf is likewise semi-divine and was also killed. (Not for long, but still.)

 

Killed, and Iluvatar (the greatest creator of all world) sent him back to middle earth with a pimp to both his power and his swag

 

If that's not a whorship-worthy deity, I don't know what else