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CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,019
edited 2011 13 in All Encompassing Trip
Ever see the ones from I believe " the foundation for a better life" what a pretentious name for your organization to begin with

They have been airing like crazy here in NY, probably everywhere else. They have this litlle 2 minute(looks like psa type thing from the 80's) on a little melodrama that plays out...... And have a word like encouragement, or understanding, or whatever at the end..... Then they say pass it on. OK????

They frame it like their organization came up with these complex ideas ;) and if your not down with them u couldn't treat people well or something.

My question is... Anyone ever think about starting a religion? It seems lucrative and has room for expansion. Could even be recession proof and probably doesn't require any heavy lifting :)
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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    yes.
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  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    Father 81 has a nice ring to it
    81 is now off the air

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  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
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  • number1PJfannumber1PJfan Posts: 3,748
    My husband says he is going to start his own church all the time. It is amazing how many churches are for sale if you happen to be looking at real estate. And apparently people are willing to blindly give ungodly amounts of money to churches without question because you are always hearing of people being arrested for embezzling money from the church's books. The more christian name the better. Something like The First Church Assembly of the Good Shepard. What do you think? Would you send your check?

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  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    81 wrote:
    Father 81 has a nice ring to it

    :lol:
  • arqarq Posts: 8,049
    I thought we were already part of the Pearl Jam church of the later day saints!

    And 81 please take you false religion elsewhere!
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  • milarsomilarso Posts: 1,280
    Just out of curiosity, what makes you think the "Foundation for a Better Life" is a Christian organization?
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    I started my own religion like twenty years ago. You won't find a deity out there better than Waffle. But you can't join. Sorry. Leggo my... Waffle?
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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,019
    milarso wrote:
    Just out of curiosity, what makes you think the "Foundation for a Better Life" is a Christian organization?


    Ah the Internet for $500 Alex
  • milarsomilarso Posts: 1,280
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    milarso wrote:
    Just out of curiosity, what makes you think the "Foundation for a Better Life" is a Christian organization?


    Ah the Internet for $500 Alex
    http://www.values.com/about-us/faq#affiliated

    "Are you affiliated with any religion or political view?
    The Foundation for a Better Life is not affiliated with any religion or political view. We hope the values we share transcend any religious, political or cultural orientations."

    "Can I give The Foundation for a Better Life money?
    We do not solicit nor accept any money. However, all of our media space is donated. If you are affiliated with a television station, theatre exhibitor, radio station, print publication, or outdoor advertising company and are interested in receiving information about participating in an upcoming public service campaign, please email us."

    They don't solicit money?
    Doesn't sound like any religion I've ever heard of.
    "The dude abides. I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' her easy for all us sinners."
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    edited 2011 11
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhyfoYLAn7E

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  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,162
    CROJAM95 wrote:

    My question is... Anyone ever think about starting a religion? It seems lucrative and has room for expansion. Could even be recession proof and probably doesn't require any heavy lifting :)
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  • ZiggyStarZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    Anyone ever think about starting a religion?

    I think starting a cult would be fun! I'd make up crazy shit for people to do....weird ceremonies....for me and my 25 husbands! :lol:
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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    from Wiki:

    The Foundation for a Better Life is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2000 to promote "positive behavioral values";[1] it is entirely funded by Philip Anschutz, a conservative Evangelical Christian.[2] The Foundation creates public service campaigns to communicate its values, such as honesty, caring, optimism, hard work, and helping others, in an attempt to make a difference in communities. Viewers are encouraged to pass on these values, with the rationale that examples of individuals living values-based lives may not change the world, but collectively they make a difference. The Foundation communicates its message through television, outdoor advertising, theatre, radio, and the Internet.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,019
    ^ started by, run by evangelicals

    The commercials are cheesy at best, creepy is more like it

    It's always about $$ in some way, form, or fashion. Whether it's direct or indirect.

    I was raised Catholic, the Vatican has too much dough and I'm not a fan of the new pope. JP2 seemed to be a good man, this new guy seems to be running a business

    My point is, they make it seem like non religious types can't be generous..... I know they use this foundation for better life as a front to who they really are

    That's lame
  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,019
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    Anyone ever think about starting a religion?

    I think starting a cult would be fun! I'd make up crazy shit for people to do....weird ceremonies....for me and my 25 husbands! :lol:


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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,903
    I'm an ordained minister. Did it online and I printed out my certificate and everything, so everyone knows its official. took all of 5 minutes. Just need to get around to starting my own chuch now. :lol:
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    pjsteelerfan wrote:
    I'm an ordained minister. Did it online and I printed out my certificate and everything, so everyone knows its official. took all of 5 minutes. Just need to get around to starting my own chuch now. :lol:
    mike cooley of the driveby truckers did that....he marries a couple on their LIve at the 40 Watt....makes a funny comment or two about how he got ordained on the internet
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  • milarsomilarso Posts: 1,280
    CROJAM95 wrote:

    My point is, they make it seem like non religious types can't be generous..... I know they use this foundation for better life as a front to who they really are

    I didn't get that from them at all, and I'm not religious in any way. This just kind of sounds paranoid...
    "The dude abides. I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' her easy for all us sinners."
  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    Jason P wrote:
    CROJAM95 wrote:

    My question is... Anyone ever think about starting a religion? It seems lucrative and has room for expansion. Could even be recession proof and probably doesn't require any heavy lifting :)
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  • EnkiduEnkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    I'm waiting for the Foundation for a Better Life to do a commercial where people are bullying someone who's gay and other people jump in help out. I'm not sure we're ever going to see that one.

    Also - someone told me years ago that L. Ron Hubbard used to talk about the fastest way to become a millionaire was to start your own religion. And then a few years down the line, voila, he started Scientology.
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    milarso wrote:
    CROJAM95 wrote:

    My point is, they make it seem like non religious types can't be generous..... I know they use this foundation for better life as a front to who they really are

    I didn't get that from them at all, and I'm not religious in any way. This just kind of sounds paranoid...

    I don't think it's being paranoid at all....somebody walks up to you and says, 'would you like a free bible?' most people will say 'no'. Replace 'bible' with 'gift' and it becomes 'would you like a free gift?' most people would be like 'hell yeah!' and then the person shoves a bible in your hand and runs away. *shit*
    I've been duped by the 'boys on bicycles', and the other time was a jehovah witness. i don't take 'gifts from strangers' now (they have gotten a lot pushier lately), and run away from people handing out flyers at concerts....sure there is a picture of Kurt Cobain on the front but you read that stuff and it tells you how you're going to hell and need to be saved because you're listening to 'the devil's music'.
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  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    Enkidu wrote:
    Also - someone told me years ago that L. Ron Hubbard used to talk about the fastest way to become a millionaire was to start your own religion. And then a few years down the line, voila, he started Scientology.

    I've heard that before too.

    And have never seen those commercials....or just didn't notice it.
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  • milarsomilarso Posts: 1,280
    4and20 wrote:

    I don't think it's being paranoid at all....somebody walks up to you and says, 'would you like a free bible?' most people will say 'no'. Replace 'bible' with 'gift' and it becomes 'would you like a free gift?' most people would be like 'hell yeah!' and then the person shoves a bible in your hand and runs away. *shit*
    I've been duped by the 'boys on bicycles', and the other time was a jehovah witness. i don't take 'gifts from strangers' now (they have gotten a lot pushier lately), and run away from people handing out flyers at concerts....sure there is a picture of Kurt Cobain on the front but you read that stuff and it tells you how you're going to hell and need to be saved because you're listening to 'the devil's music'.

    I guess I don't get as worked up about it.
    If someone hands me something I don't want, I throw it away or disregard it. I don't walk away feeling "duped." And I've been told more than once that I'm going to hell for not doing this or because of doing that. Just doesn't bother me I guess.
    "The dude abides. I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' her easy for all us sinners."
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    I got an email years ago about how you could become a minister for $19.99 and make money doing weddings and stuff. I probably still have that email somewhere :lol:
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  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    Ever see the ones from I believe " the foundation for a better life" what a pretentious name for your organization to begin with

    They have been airing like crazy here in NY, probably everywhere else. They have this litlle 2 minute(looks like psa type thing from the 80's) on a little melodrama that plays out...... And have a word like encouragement, or understanding, or whatever at the end..... Then they say pass it on. OK????

    They frame it like their organization came up with these complex ideas ;) and if your not down with them u couldn't treat people well or something.

    My question is... Anyone ever think about starting a religion? It seems lucrative and has room for expansion. Could even be recession proof and probably doesn't require any heavy lifting :)

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