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Consider the following scenario. A given work of fiction becomes successful after its release. Very, very, ''very'' successful. So successful, in fact, that it manages to achieve what only a very small number of works throughout history have done: spawned its own religion.
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*** The truth is that some regions - not necessarily those mentioned above - will provide a check-box in the next sentence if a write-in response gets above a critical response rate. And even that is usually discretionary.
* '''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica|The Church of Madoka/Madokamism]]''': With kindness might come naiveté. With courage might come foolhardiness. And dedication might have no reward. [[A World Half Full|But this does not mean there is no hope and that you will die forever alone; if someone tells you that is the case, tell them they're wrong every time.]] Don’t forget: Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember [[Messianic Archetype|Her]], [[You Are Not Alone]].
* '''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion|The Evangelism of Neon Genesis]] (or at least, one sect [[Mind Screw|of it]])''': [[Lovecraftian Fiction|The gods don't love you--the universe is uncaring towards what you do or don't do.]] You're miserable, it will always be a [[Crapsack World]] where [[Hell Is Other People]], and [[You Can't Fight Fate|there is no way you can escape it]]. Isolation from society guarantees comfort, but humans cannot survive alone, and forced unity under the pretense of [[Totalitarian Utilitarian|collective happiness]] destroys an interesting life. Thus, you're always going to be miserable [[The Anti-Nihilist|unless you yourself decide that you're worth the effort that it takes not to be]]. If [[The End of the World as We Know It|the inevitable End]] comes up, [[Crowning Moment of Awesome Mecha Anime|go down fighting]]
** Alternatively, some sects believe that in the right hands the angst of individuality is the most powerful force in the universe (the spiritual concept of the A.T. Field), other entire schools of philosophy are engaging in [[Flame War|massive crusades]] over the true meaning of the Evangelion, while countless others worship the [[Rei Ayanami Expy|Giant Blue-Haired Goddess with a Thousand Avatars]].
** Prayer and meditation may involve [[Gendo Pose|clasping one's hands]].
* '''[[TV Tropes|Tropology]]''': [[There Is No Such Thing as Notability|"Notability" is an illusion,]] we judge works not by how familiar they are to society at large, but how they fit the Tropes. All events in life either play straight, [[Subverted Trope|subvert]], [[Double Subversion|subvert twice]], [[Not a Subversion|don't subvert]], [[Inverted Trope|invert]], [[Lampshade Hanging|point out]], [[Satire, Parody, Pastiche|make fun of]], [[Deconstruction|deconstruct]], [[Reconstruction|reconstruct]], [[Averted Trope|ignore]], [[Invoked Trope|invoke]], [[Defied Trope|defy]], [[Discussed Trope|discuss]], [[Conversational Troping|mention]], [[Enforced Trope|enforce]], [[Zig-Zagging Trope|twist]], [[Exaggerated Trope|exaggerate]], [[Justified Trope|or justify]] certain patterns. Those who learn to recognize these patterns will become [[Genre Savvy|enlightened]], but those who fail the journey shall be condemned to [[Tropes Will Ruin Your Life|eternal damnation]].
** '''[[Wild Mass Guessing
* '''[[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann|Spiralism]]:''' [[Beyond the Impossible|"Impossible" is nothing more than a challenge]]. With enough willpower, [[Screw Destiny|the success rate of 0% might as well be 100%]], so never let high probabilities of failure discourage you. Approach all tasks with [[Hot-Blooded|passion]] in your heart. [[The Power of Love|Love]], [[The Determinator|spirit]] and [[The Power of Friendship|friendship]] are the most precious possessions any being can have, being able to [[Did You Just Punch Out Cthulhu?|outshine the despair caused by cosmic Lovecraftian monstrosities.]] Progress and evolution are key aspects of life, sure those who try to stop it [[Well-Intentioned Extremist|may have noble ideals]], but then again without progress and evolution life would be meaninglessly pathetic. Hope must never, under any circumstances, be discarded, and above all else: believe in those who believe in you, believe in the you who believes in yourself, know yourself, be true to yourself, and whenever possible, act as an inspiration to others.
** {{spoiler|[[Messianic Archetype|Kamina also died for your sins.]]}}
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* '''[[Soul Eater|Symmetrism/Church Of Death The Kid]]''': Symmetry is the key to happiness.
* '''[[The World Ends With You|Composerism]]:''' Individuality is the source of artistic talent and the primary way to to improve society. However isolation is a counter-productive strategy, and growth occurs via letting others in. Also when you die, your judged via a system resembling an [[Eastern Role Playing Game]].
* '''[[Halo
* ''' [[Star Trek|Church of Trek/Trekism]]''' : While the [[Gene Roddenberry|creator himself]] saw humans as evolving past religion many take his teachings to heart. Followers believe heartily in diplomacy, exploration, tolerance and boldly going where no man has gone before, and they can often be identified by their pajama like "uniforms".
* '''[[Star Trek|Vulcanism]]''' This group follows the teachings of Surak who preaches non-violence, honesty and logic although mileage tends to vary when it comes to the issue of celibacy.
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** '''The Way Of Mrs Cosmopolite''': [[Ice Cream Koan|Wisdom can be found anywhere, even in the sayings of old ladies]]. [[Almighty Janitor|A humble sweeper can usually get anywhere]]. Use your dustpan wisely. [[Old Master|And never forget Rule One]].
* '''[[Ultima|Avatarism]]''': Live according to the Principles of Truth, Love, and Courage, and uphold the Virtues of Honesty, Compassion, Valor, Justice, Sacrifice, Honor, Spirituality, and Humility. Not to be confused with [[Avatar (film)|Pandoran Nature Worship]] or the worship of [[Avatar: The Last Airbender|the four elements of nature and their Champion]].
** '''[[Let's Play|Nakarist Avatarism]]''': Strive to champion the virtues of every spiritual order you come across, even if the native practitioners are a bunch of [[Jerkass
* '''[[wikipedia:Church of the subgenius|The Church of the SubGenius]]''': Differs from all of the above in that the books on which it is based are not fictional and all of its teachings are literally true. Especially the bit about the world coming to an end...ten years ago!
** Not quite. The world ends in 1998, but no one has any idea '''when''' 1998 actually is since, obviously, the Conspiracy has been fiddling with the calendar. How else to explain why the Xists haven't arrived to take those who've paid their $30 up in their flying saucers to the planet of the Sex Goddesses? Oh, and the [[Sub Genii]] have only one commandment, unlike many other religions: "Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke!"
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* '''[[The 4400|White Light]]''': You have great potential waiting to be unlocked, if you are willing to take commensurately great risks. Accept that things happen for a reason, that there is a plan, and you have a place in it. Some hide amongst us who wish to derail that plan, and they seem powerful, but they ''can'' be defeated. Trust that, with your help, tomorrow will be a better day.
* '''[[Disgaea|Flonneism]]''': [[The Power of Love|Love]] [[The Power of Friendship|conquers]] [[Love Freak|all]] [[Deadpan Snarker|(though a healthy dose of sarcasm can help).]]
* '''[[Supernatural
* '''[[Heroes (TV series)|Sylarism]]''': Superpowers make you better than everyone else, so you should take as many as you can because you can.
** '''[[Heroes (TV series)|Petrellism]]''': Superpowers make you special and/or better than everyone else (depending on which Petrelli you talk to), so you should either act as a [[Deus Ex Machina]] or [[A God Am I|play God]].
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* '''[[8-Bit Theater|Grand Order of the Jackass]]''': Worship the Sage, for he is the wisest of all. Otherwise, woe shall befall you in the most unthinkable ways possible. Actually, it will happen anyway, but better worship him just in case.
* '''[[Bleach|The Church of the Bleached]]''': Use your power to help your friends. If you are ever in trouble, trust that your friends will save you. If you let yourself fall into despair or become too attached to worldly possessions, you will become an evil spirit in the afterlife. If you don't, then the afterlife will still suck, but at least your alignment will be by choice.
* ''' {{spoiler|Aizenism}}''': An [[Evil Counterpart|offshoot/hybrid]] of spiralism and/or The First Church of Kira that holds {{spoiler|Aizen}} as an [[Villain Sue|exemplar]]. One must see the world the way it [[It's All About Me|should]] be rather than the way it is and do [[Gambit Roulette|everything possible]] in order to [[Adaptive Ability|become
* '''[[The Lucifer and Biscuit Hammer|Animaism]]''': Serve the Princess Anima, and you will be loved and rewarded for your service. Oppose the Magus Animus, who seeks to destroy the world. Destroy that which you hate, and destroy that which you love, so you may be freed from the burden of your hatred and may forever claim ownership of that which you love. Be ready to die at all times, because living just means you have a 100% chance of dying.
* '''[[Kamen Rider|Kamenism]]''': Even if there is no God or Buddha, there is Kamen Rider.
* '''[[Xanth
* '''[[Metal Gear|Snakism]]''': [[Hideo Kojima|NUKES ARE VEDDY, VEDDY BAD.]] [[Author Tract|GRRR NUKES.]]
* '''[[Exalted|The Righteous Path of Resplendent Solar Glory]]''': This is actually several philosophies in one. The Usurpation caused the initial schism, and they have since split into several different sects, most of which do not get along very well.
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** '''Orkism''': [[More Dakka|There is no such thing as 'enuff dakka.]]
* '''[[World of Warcraft|The Church of the Holy Light]]''': Be honorable, righteous, and kind to yourself and others, and the Light will guide and protect you. Take care to avoid all taint or corruption, for the forces of evil are insidious and love bending the good to their will, and redemption is a tricky business that [[Redemption Equals Death|you might not survive]]. Not to be confused with the Church that worships the other [[Death Note|Light]].
* '''[[Homestuck|Skaiaism/Sburbism]]''': The universe was created by [[
** '''[[Problem Sleuth|Church of the Godhead Pickle Inspector]]''': All was created in the middle of time when GPI split two copies of his pre-accession self infinitely, creating all matter ever in existence. All men should strive to excel in the three holy stats of IMAGINATION, VIM and PULCHRITUDE- although abandoning one or two stats to become outrageously powerful in the third is perfectly fine. If you die in the imaginary world you will forevermore exist in an infinite lotus afterlife where you may play boardgames with a nice chap named Death- unless, of course, you make an easy escape though the backdoor back into life. However true nirvana may only be achieved by finally escaping your office into the real world.
* '''[http://serenitism.webs.com Serenitism]''': To simplify: [[Sailor Moon|Queen Serenity]] can be viewed as a goddess figure. Make friends with the lonely, don't violate other peoples' minds or bodies, and do what you can to save Earth from destruction.
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* '''[[Preacher (Comic Book)|Custerism]]:''' Don't take no shit off fools. Judge a person by what's in 'em, not how they look. An' you do the right thing. Be one of the good guys. 'Cause there's way too many of the bad.
* '''[[Anime|Animism]]''': The worship of the large-eyed ones that came from Japan.
** '''The [[Otaku
* '''[[Katawa Shoujo|Katawa Shoujoism:]]''' [[You Are Not Alone]], [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|and you are not strange.]] [[I Am What I Am|You are you,]] [[Humans Are Flawed|and everyone has damage.]] [[Rousseau Was Right|Be the better person.]]
* '''[[Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei|Zetsubouism:]]''' You're in despair. People making cults out of fiction have left you in despair.
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