Yes, world domination and eternal adoration can be yours! "The way to make a million dollars is to start a religion." —Attributed to L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology Wouldn't you like to control countless worshippers with a single word? To call forth bountiful offerings of gold and silver? Wouldn't you love to make your acolytes bow in awe of your greatness? Starting a n Yes, world domination and eternal adoration can be yours! "The way to make a million dollars is to start a religion." —Attributed to L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology Wouldn't you like to control countless worshippers with a single word? To call forth bountiful offerings of gold and silver? Wouldn't you love to make your acolytes bow in awe of your greatness? Starting a new religion can be fun and profitable. You'll laugh along with Philip Athans (founder, leader, and sole member of the Church of Phil), as he shows you how to: Gather the flock and keep 'em coming back for more Organize mysterious and complex rituals Interrogate (or just ridicule) the hell out of nonbelievers Recruit celebrity spokespeople, from Tom Cruise to Uma Thurman If you've ever felt the need to sacrifice on an altar beneath a blood-red moon, or just make Friday a holy day (three-day weekend, anyone?), this is the only sacred creed you need. Live long and prosper.
How to Start Your Own Religion: Form a Church, Gain Followers, Become Tax-Exempt, and Sway the Minds of Millions in Five Easy Steps
Yes, world domination and eternal adoration can be yours! "The way to make a million dollars is to start a religion." —Attributed to L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology Wouldn't you like to control countless worshippers with a single word? To call forth bountiful offerings of gold and silver? Wouldn't you love to make your acolytes bow in awe of your greatness? Starting a n Yes, world domination and eternal adoration can be yours! "The way to make a million dollars is to start a religion." —Attributed to L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology Wouldn't you like to control countless worshippers with a single word? To call forth bountiful offerings of gold and silver? Wouldn't you love to make your acolytes bow in awe of your greatness? Starting a new religion can be fun and profitable. You'll laugh along with Philip Athans (founder, leader, and sole member of the Church of Phil), as he shows you how to: Gather the flock and keep 'em coming back for more Organize mysterious and complex rituals Interrogate (or just ridicule) the hell out of nonbelievers Recruit celebrity spokespeople, from Tom Cruise to Uma Thurman If you've ever felt the need to sacrifice on an altar beneath a blood-red moon, or just make Friday a holy day (three-day weekend, anyone?), this is the only sacred creed you need. Live long and prosper.
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CultDoctor –
Weak content. Thin. Not impressed. More of a joke book. I wrongly read this thinking it would include insights into manipulative and coercive psychology such as the title Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse, Why Christianity Must Change or Die or the like. This is like a PG movie for high school kids. Kinda fun but truly lacking.
Sean Cameron –
Good fun but wears thin after a while. It's a bit like an infographic that's been stretched out to book length. Good fun but wears thin after a while. It's a bit like an infographic that's been stretched out to book length.
Michele –
What a great read! This book is full of irreverent humor and random insight. I bought it as a joke to be honest, but I really did enjoy it!
David Gamble –
I was hoping for information on how to take the steps to start a church, but the book is really more about how to form a belief system and things to consider. It's a fun book to read though you don't learn much from the jokes and playing in the book. I feel like this book was more of an outline with jokes put in for content rather than actual steps or information, but I could see it being useful for someone not as far along in the process as I am/we are. There are a couple of resources and ideas I was hoping for information on how to take the steps to start a church, but the book is really more about how to form a belief system and things to consider. It's a fun book to read though you don't learn much from the jokes and playing in the book. I feel like this book was more of an outline with jokes put in for content rather than actual steps or information, but I could see it being useful for someone not as far along in the process as I am/we are. There are a couple of resources and ideas in one chapter that we'll be using as a group having to do with fundraising. The book is enjoyable if it's what you're looking for.
Joel Flank –
In the process of outlining all of the important steps to consider while founding a new religion or cult, Phil Athans provides a humorous look into the process. Along the way he addresses how many gods your religion should have, how to attack followers, and provides 5 sample religions to illustrate how to put it all together, including his own, the Cult of Phil. If you've ever wanted to have the love and adoration of a cult of followers, and encourage them to donate all of their worldly possessi In the process of outlining all of the important steps to consider while founding a new religion or cult, Phil Athans provides a humorous look into the process. Along the way he addresses how many gods your religion should have, how to attack followers, and provides 5 sample religions to illustrate how to put it all together, including his own, the Cult of Phil. If you've ever wanted to have the love and adoration of a cult of followers, and encourage them to donate all of their worldly possessions (plus have sex with them, if that's what your God/Goddess/Goat requires), this book will guide you along the way!
Matt Moran –
A book that I saw and immediatley thought I would love it. After taking a closer look at the cover, I discovered I was right. This book was the perfect book for me! I love humorous books and one as high brow and thought out as this one, is just icing on the cake! The way the author talks to you as an equal and everyone else as putty in your hands really ceats a sense of camaraderie between the author and you! I do not read books twice, but I would read this book another three times! If you like a A book that I saw and immediatley thought I would love it. After taking a closer look at the cover, I discovered I was right. This book was the perfect book for me! I love humorous books and one as high brow and thought out as this one, is just icing on the cake! The way the author talks to you as an equal and everyone else as putty in your hands really ceats a sense of camaraderie between the author and you! I do not read books twice, but I would read this book another three times! If you like a good laugh, and a good book, this is the 'How To' book for you.
Emanuel –
Es war eine Qual dieses Buch bis End zu lesen. Schlechter Humor, viel zu oft. Würde 2 Sterne geben, aber da waren schon manche interessante Sachen im Buch geschrieben. Für diejenigen die sich seriös mit „Religion Gründung“ oder „Sekte Gründung“ beschäftigen möchten und diejenigen die sehen wollen warum die Massen Religionen und Sekten so leichtsinnig folgen, sollen das Buch nicht lesen. Nicht empfehlenswert.
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