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| Matrixism or The Path of the One is an internet-based new religious movement (NRM) inspired by the motion picture trilogy |
Matrixism or The Path of the One is an internet-based new religious movement (NRM) inspired by the motion picture trilogy ]. Conceived by an annonymous group in the summer of 2004 {{Fact|date=March 2007}} | ||
| it has grown to attract a following of over nine-hundred people to date.{{Fact|date=March 2007}} | |||
| Matrixism is a syncretic or ecumenical religion. It uses references to "the matrix" from an obscure text of the Baha'i religion, called "The Promulgation of Universal Peace", to make a connection with broader world religious history. | Matrixism is a syncretic or ecumenical religion. It uses references to "the matrix" from an obscure text of the Baha'i religion, called "The Promulgation of Universal Peace", to make a connection with broader world religious history. | ||
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| Matrixism carries with it four main beliefs that are described as "The Four Tenets of Matrixism". Briefly these are; belief in a messianic prophecy, use of psychedelic drugs as sacrament, reality veiwed as multi-layered and semi-subjective and lastly adherence to the principles of at least one of the world's major religions. The adopted symbol for Matrixism is the japanese Kanji symbol for "red". This symbol was used in the video game "Enter the Matrix". | Matrixism carries with it four main beliefs that are described as "The Four Tenets of Matrixism". Briefly these are; belief in a messianic prophecy, use of psychedelic drugs as sacrament, reality veiwed as multi-layered and semi-subjective and lastly adherence to the principles of at least one of the world's major religions. The adopted symbol for Matrixism is the japanese Kanji symbol for "red". This symbol was used in the video game "Enter the Matrix". | ||
| One of the two holy days observed by Matrixists is the anniversary of the deaths of Aldous Huxley, John F. Kennedy and C.S. Lewis. All three of these famous persons passed away on the 22nd of November 1963. Religious laws specific to Matrixism include the abrogation of pornography, the legalization of same-sex marriage and the abrogation of professional sports |
One of the two holy days observed by Matrixists is the anniversary of the deaths of Aldous Huxley, John F. Kennedy and C.S. Lewis. All three of these famous persons passed away on the 22nd of November 1963. Religious laws specific to Matrixism include the abrogation of pornography, the legalization of same-sex marriage and the abrogation of professional sports{{Fact|date=February 2007}} | ||
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Matrixism
Matrixism or The Path of the One is an internet-based new religious movement (NRM) inspired by the motion picture trilogy The Matrix. Conceived by an annonymous group in the summer of 2004 it has grown to attract a following of over nine-hundred people to date.
Matrixism is a syncretic or ecumenical religion. It uses references to "the matrix" from an obscure text of the Baha'i religion, called "The Promulgation of Universal Peace", to make a connection with broader world religious history.
Matrixism carries with it four main beliefs that are described as "The Four Tenets of Matrixism". Briefly these are; belief in a messianic prophecy, use of psychedelic drugs as sacrament, reality veiwed as multi-layered and semi-subjective and lastly adherence to the principles of at least one of the world's major religions. The adopted symbol for Matrixism is the japanese Kanji symbol for "red". This symbol was used in the video game "Enter the Matrix".
One of the two holy days observed by Matrixists is the anniversary of the deaths of Aldous Huxley, John F. Kennedy and C.S. Lewis. All three of these famous persons passed away on the 22nd of November 1963. Religious laws specific to Matrixism include the abrogation of pornography, the legalization of same-sex marriage and the abrogation of professional sports .
Sources
"Matrixism: The Path of the One" http://www.geocities.com/matrixism2069 Review Date: 7 February 2006
Possamai, Adam (2005). "Religion and Popular Culture: A Hyper-Real Testament", Peter Lang Publishing Group. ISBN 90-5201-272-5 / US-ISBN 0-8204-6634-4 pb.
Bouma, Gary (2007). Australian Soul, Cambridge University Press. ISBN-13 978-0521673891
Kohn, Rachael. The Spirit of Things, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio National, August 20, 2006.
Possamai, Adam (2005). In Search of New Age Spiritualities, Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. ISBN-13 978-0754652137
Morris, Linda. They're All God Movies in Mysterious Ways, The Sydney Morning Herald, May 19, 2005.
Jordison, Sam (2005). The Joy of Sects, Robson Books. ISBN 1861059051
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