New Religions: (2) The First Church of Shatnerology.

[Yorktown]

The complete corpus of doctrine of Shatnerology is a bit difficult to explain. What is simple is that they worship William Shatner (Captain Kirk of the USS Entreprise). They also have a scene of resurrection in episode 376 ("He's dead, Jim&quot . For some obscure reason, Shatner's toupee is considered a sacred object.

But that Church must be tops, because they have real good testimonials on their web page:
http://www.shatnerology.com

• You are visitor number 3487654263745. This page is best viewed with. . .umm. . .okay, let's be honest here. This page is best not viewed at all.
• Here at the First Church of Shatnerology, we worship the holy essences of the most benevolent ShatnerBeing! We are transfixed by his magnificent TOUPEE and girth! As you read, you will learn secrets that will change your life! Seductive philosophy huh?!
• Putting a Shatnerologist in a room full of ordinary people is like putting a velociraptor in a room full of wiener dogs.
• You should become a member of the First Church of Shatnerology. Your IQ will drop by at least 100 points. You will gain the confidence to turkey-bowl in the frozen food section of your local grocery store. Dwarf-tossing will become your sport of choice! Yes, the world is your lobster. . .The First Church of Shatnerology can be your drawn butter!

To be noted there was a schism in the year 30 of our Shatner, and a Second National Church of Shatnerology was created (they stay in good terms with the First Church of Shatnerology though) http://www.chaseclub.com/shatner.html

There is also a Church of the One True Shatner [OTSHT]
https://gate.eveonline.com/Corporation/The%20Church%20of%20the%20One%20True%20Shatner

It's sad these guys are heretics, because their main doctrine is reasonable:

The path to salvation runs through The Shatner. The Shatner is Love, and Love is The Shatner.? No Shatner, no peace. Know Shatner, know peace.

Anyway, whatever its branches, Shatnerism is a respectable religion (and a minority one).

And therefore, like any religion, it has some good points which we should respect.

[xfundy]

1. Should get tax exempt status.

Their theology is as believable and provable as any others'.

[Yorktown]

2. Slightly more so: Shatner's toupee exists.

And isn't such a beautiful song god-inspired?

[Rob H.]

3. This is a good one, too

All hail the benevolent ShatnerBeing!

[Yorktown]

4. Even if I don't believe in Shatner, I deeply respect the Church of Shatner.

A great inspirational figure for all believers.

RAmen.