Scootalove 10,689 February 9, 2014 Share February 9, 2014 There is a minority of bronies that treat this fandom like a religion, when in reality it's not a religion but they don't care as long as they spread their views. Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moved to Elsewhere 11,331 February 9, 2014 Share February 9, 2014 Okay we're a cool fandom and all but we are not a religion. I don't think there is any religion over worshiping a tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypn0ticD 1,213 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 This is by far, the funniest thing I've heard all week! Something thing this horribly inaccurate and oversensationalized sounds like it come from Faux News! Hypn0's Art Dump! Check it out sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpWit 2,647 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 these guys obviously don't know what they're talking about if they mention previous generations the idiots. there is some worship but it's hero worship at best. I also believe a large majority of the fandom doesn't care much for the ethics either. yes they're good and sometimes a helpful reminder but we know this stuff. we just like watching it play out through deep colorful equine characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhortac 1,474 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 This is a religion? Seriously...I have a trap card for that level of stupid. Seriously...there's fandoms out there, that have alot more devoted fans then this, but no one seems to see that. I think they just target stuff like MLP, so they get attention. There is no way this is close to being a religion, and I really doubt it'll hit that kind of level. Then again, this is the same kind of stupid that tried to destroy D&D, for being some "satanic religious cult of doom"... Feel free to add me on steam if you want to play something. Also don't be afraid to message and talk to me. I've had bad luck when I start a conversation, so I more then likely won't start one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dddrgn 450 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 It's definitely a stretch to call this a religion, I know people who are devoted Bronies, but they would never go so far as to believing any of it as real, or to worship it... 1 "You must never give in to despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road, and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazitaco 596 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 Nah, its a fandom. Fandom =/= Religion *Click the picture to join the Nega-Bronies!* "Every cloud has a silver lining" *except for the mushroom-shaped ones which have a lining of Caesium-127, Strontium-90 and other radioactive isotopes. My OC: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/krazie-taco-r3366 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubWolf 17,263 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 I'm not familiar with anypony who takes the show very seriously to the point that it's a religion (maybe I'm not looking hard enough). Perhaps Bronyism could be considered a "way of life" or philosophy like Confucianism? Sig by Wolf, Handwriting by SparklingSwirls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mane-iac 1,648 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 (edited) Wait, you mean I'm not the only one who prays daily to the magnificent Sunbutt in the sky?! Well, I'm actually more of a nightpony so I normally pray to Moonbutt. Tomayto tomahto.* *If you take this seriously, you deserve to be banished to the moon. Edited February 11, 2014 by The Mane-iac WTB: Luna, Trixie dog tags & AJ blind bag | This fandom needs more Mane-iac! | AJ, Rarity, and Trixie trot into a bar. The Dreamcast didn't fail, we failed the Dreamcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrashy 2,800 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 Whoever wrote this article shows a fundamental misunderstanding of bronies fanbases religion humanity as a whole. Did the author even bother to do any research, or just glance over the highly stereotyped perception of bronies and think, "Well, that's proof enough for me!" Talk about a lack of any journalistic integrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Dash 438 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 Nah - it ain't a religion, it's just a great show! Signature by . My personal website: Mitchfizz05.net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimCW 658 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 I don't get how this is any different than the original whovians, trekkers/trekkies, star wars nuts (Sith/Jedi?.. never know what to call them), or any other mass fan groups that have existed pre-internet. Only difference now is fan groups are out of the dark, and in the open. If anything you'd think there would be a discussion on star trek. It has whole languages, towns, conventions and far more than most other fan groups have ever achieved sitting under its wing.. And in its original form it even had a number of political/ethical lessons that it pushed constantly. (Who can forget the black and white people who fought simply because one side was black/white while the other was white/black?) I don't see how they're even making the comparison to religion unless they're going by the assumption that religions are akin to being fans of things.. and that doesn't sound like something that would sit to well with any organized religion TMK... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawLink 16 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 (edited) We haven't quite gotten to that point yet, and thankfully so! (The above picture shows a Russian cult that worships a cartoon mouse, Gadet Hackwrench, from Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers.) Edited February 11, 2014 by SouthpawLink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhortac 1,474 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 We haven't quite gotten to that point yet, and thankfully so! What the...I don't....oh for crying out loud...I have no words to describe how screwed up that is... 1 Feel free to add me on steam if you want to play something. Also don't be afraid to message and talk to me. I've had bad luck when I start a conversation, so I more then likely won't start one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimCW 658 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 (edited) We haven't quite gotten to that point yet, and thankfully so! lol.. still, town monument? Check, Future birth place of a fictional character.. check... (Town of Vulcan in canada... Not actually named for star trek though. Just a coincidence they capitalized on ) even joked at being religion lol.. okay I can't beat a cult for a cartoon mouse.. that is just hilarious! Is that literal, or just some joke? Edited February 11, 2014 by GrimCW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Regulus 2,769 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 I'm on board with this idea. I'll go ahead and get it started. So... who here thinks religions are all run by fancy rich guys living in mansions with busloads of beautiful women and hundreds of Lamborghinis? Well... I'd hate to break it to you, but they're not. That would be the case in the ideal world, but let's face the facts. Most people who start religions are poor like me. Consider some of the costs involved: Temple construction, routine maintenance, and operation High bandwidth for worshiping Luna and Celestia en masse A mansion Lamborghinis Women So, it costs a lot of money to run a church properly. Just remember that a rich church is a happy church. If you want our new church to be happy, consider donating today! I accept Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal. 2 Tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Something Floaty 1,334 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 I'm on board with this idea. I'll go ahead and get it started. So... who here thinks religions are all run by fancy rich guys living in mansions with busloads of beautiful women and hundreds of Lamborghinis? Well... I'd hate to break it to you, but they're not. That would be the case in the ideal world, but let's face the facts. Most people who start religions are poor like me. Consider some of the costs involved: Temple construction, routine maintenance, and operation High bandwidth for worshiping Luna and Celestia en masse A mansion Lamborghinis Women So, it costs a lot of money to run a church properly. Just remember that a rich church is a happy church. If you want our new church to be happy, consider donating today! I accept Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal. Just remember, as a cult leader it is your responsibility to promote safe sects. Signature created by Champion RD92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhortac 1,474 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 I'm on board with this idea. I'll go ahead and get it started. So... who here thinks religions are all run by fancy rich guys living in mansions with busloads of beautiful women and hundreds of Lamborghinis? Well... I'd hate to break it to you, but they're not. That would be the case in the ideal world, but let's face the facts. Most people who start religions are poor like me. Consider some of the costs involved: Temple construction, routine maintenance, and operation High bandwidth for worshiping Luna and Celestia en masse A mansion Lamborghinis Women So, it costs a lot of money to run a church properly. Just remember that a rich church is a happy church. If you want our new church to be happy, consider donating today! I accept Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal. *Fry squint* ... *jumps out window* Feel free to add me on steam if you want to play something. Also don't be afraid to message and talk to me. I've had bad luck when I start a conversation, so I more then likely won't start one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Regulus 2,769 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 I'm super serious, you guys. It's going to be called the First Church of Celestia. I've already found a plot of land to build the temple. It's about 30 acres of frigid, mountainous terrain. It'll be in Northwestern Eucadia. For reference, the construction will resemble Canterlot castle. I'll upload the blueprints in a few months, once I'm done. Oh, and the first 50 donators who contribute over $2,000 will have their names engraved on the Shrine of Celestia. Come on, guys! I need to buy at least one Lamborghini. 1 Tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mane-iac 1,648 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 I'm on board with this idea. I'll go ahead and get it started. So... who here thinks religions are all run by fancy rich guys living in mansions with busloads of beautiful women and hundreds of Lamborghinis? Well... I'd hate to break it to you, but they're not. That would be the case in the ideal world, but let's face the facts. Most people who start religions are poor like me. Consider some of the costs involved: Temple construction, routine maintenance, and operation High bandwidth for worshiping Luna and Celestia en masse A mansion Lamborghinis Women So, it costs a lot of money to run a church properly. Just remember that a rich church is a happy church. If you want our new church to be happy, consider donating today! I accept Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal. Just remember, as a cult leader it is your responsibility to promote safe sects. I want kool-aid, better be orange. WTB: Luna, Trixie dog tags & AJ blind bag | This fandom needs more Mane-iac! | AJ, Rarity, and Trixie trot into a bar. The Dreamcast didn't fail, we failed the Dreamcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars 4,862 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 Ugh, no. We aren't a religion, we're just a fandom. Please, saying that we're a religion is just so... weird. As someone who doesn't have a religion (mainly because I don't know what to believe), I don't want to say that my religion is a show of very cute colorful ponies. And come on, let's face it, not all of us follow the lessons from the show. Besides, if we're a religion then Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Star Wars, Sherlock, Doctor Who, and Adventure Time are religions as well, right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mane-iac 1,648 February 11, 2014 Share February 11, 2014 Besides, if we're a religion then Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Star Wars, Sherlock, Doctor Who, and Adventure Time are religions as well, right? I could see my Sunday mornings now... "What time is it?!" "...Adventure time?" "Nah, man. It's time for church. Don't know what you were thinking." Sorry, I just had to. Lack of sleep and whatnot. 1 WTB: Luna, Trixie dog tags & AJ blind bag | This fandom needs more Mane-iac! | AJ, Rarity, and Trixie trot into a bar. The Dreamcast didn't fail, we failed the Dreamcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Silver Essence~ 2,625 February 12, 2014 Share February 12, 2014 Not at all. We're just a fandom, and that's all we'll be. But considering we are the most unique thanks to mainly men populating the fandom, some would get that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawLink 16 February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 @GrimCW It's a real religion: http://englishrussia.com/2010/02/17/russian-gadget-hackwrench-religion/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peculiar Derp 193 February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 (edited) WTF? I thought it was just a fandom! I love MLP, but I'm not sure I would ever convert to Bronyism! Edited February 13, 2014 by HerpDerp88 "The question that drives me hazy:am I or the others crazy?"-Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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