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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (93495)	11/4/2008 6:58:54 AM
From: Poet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541376

Sheesh, you've stumped me already. I went to Wikipedia and found this. Intriguinging. And not unlike SI.<g>: Discordianism is a modern religion centered on the idea that chaos is as important as order. It was founded circa 1958–1959 by Malaclypse the Younger with the publication of its principal text, the Principia Discordia. There is some division as to whether it should be regarded as a parody religion, and if so to what degree.[1] It has been called "Zen for roundeyes", based on similarities with absurdist interpretations of the Rinzai school. Discordianism recognizes chaos, discord, and dissent as valid and desirable qualities, in contrast with most religions, which idealize harmony and order. Eris, the Greek mythological goddess of discord, has also become the matron deity of the religion Discordianism.[2] It is difficult to estimate the number of followers and correctly identify Discordian groups. There is an encouragement to form schisms and cabals.[3][4] Additionally, few adherents hold Discordianism as their only or primary faith. [5]