Old Links to ancient, dusty, shunned, eldritch pages: SubSITE is the Official Website of The Church of the SubGenius and is Maintained by The SubGenius Foundation, Inc. in the name of J.R. "Bob" Dobbs - High Epopt & Living Slack Master. [12] Church literature has variously described Dobbs's occupation as "drilling equipment" or fluoride sales,[9][13] and accounts of his life generally emphasize his good fortune rather than intelligence. That's it, as far as the State is concerned, once the paper work goes through, you're married. They host periodic events known as "devivals", which include sermons, music, and other art forms. he asked them. THIS IS INDEX #27. [43] The Church's rhetoric has also been seen as a satirical imitation of the televangelism of the 1980s. Various accounts state that the encounter occurred while Dobbs was building a television or watching late-night television. <>/Metadata 158 0 R/ViewerPreferences 159 0 R>>
The backgrounds which litter our pages are mostly by ATOM FUNWAY PLASTICO plus older SubGenius art. (Part of the highly weird OSI74 network.) ordainment-supplies /starkfist online archives / games, downloadables / publications / afraid? He notes that the Church purports to present the truth through absurdity and faults it for insufficiently examining the concept of truth itself. Resources for supporting the selection and training of tomorrows ministers. / IRC / LOCAL SUBGENIUS RADIO/ LIVE INTERNET SUBGENIUS RADIO/ WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ABOUT, REALLY? Eris, the goddess of chaos worshiped by adherents of the latter, is believed by members of the Church of the SubGenius to be Jehovah1's wife and an ally to humans. "When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. Stick that in your separation of Church and State pipe and smoke it. Ordained ministry is an exciting and big commitment. Get your downloadable "Bob"ware here. P.A. You will be part of a close community, learning, growing, praying, and worshipping together. My disability is one part of what makes me who I am, but it isnt the only thing that defines me. I enjoyed my training. The exciting novel do-it-yourself virus we invented for the SubGenius Art Mines is spreading throughout our website, sometimes spilling over even into the so-called "reality" that we SubGenii are forced to share with the humans. [51], The Cyclone of Slack[52][53] was a devival in Portland, Oregon, in October 2009 put on by the Church of the SubGenius[54] and the organizers of Esozone. SLACK ORDAINMENT, DVDs, CDs, CDRs, Books, Notions. By embracing the quality, she maintains, the Church of the SubGenius offers a more accessible worldview than many groups. Fax: 216-320-9528 Webmaestro: Rev. The only true marriage is one that is approved by "Bob" and The Church of the SubGenius. [66] Kirby notes that the group's texts are a bricolage of cultural artifacts remixed into a new creation. We are not stupid! %
But God had other ideas! Being the world's first Industrial Church, we pay our taxes. As a precaution, SubGenius members continue to gather for X-Day every July 5. She feels that irony is a common value that most religions have ignored. WE'RE PUBLISHING AGAIN! I am free! J.R. "BOB" DOBBS AND THE CHURCH OF THE SUBGENIUS by director Sandy K. Boone is out and available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu and Fandango Now! Now for a SubGenius that false ceremony in itself is considered to be the most lovely part of The Deed and many decide to consummate the Conspiracy Marriage in the Court House parking lot. Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Minister of Grace Church, Highlands, Diocese of London. The <>
All ordained ministers (nearly 20,000 in total) Just under a third (30%) of those in ordained ministry in 2018 were female, which has continued the gradual increase in women (27% in 2014). [24] Many take place at bars or similar venues. Give your money to help the Machine continue to oil it's SubGenius Hate Tank, or strike a blow by helping us construct the biggest god-damn monkey wench the world has ever seen! Paul,. Data will be shared with the Archbishops Council, the diocese you have selected, and the ministry team of the church you worship at. [9] Stang has called himself Dobbs's "sacred scribe" and a "professional maven of weirdness". For Pinks this lacks romance. After you do this you're covered on all sides. Data will be shared with the Archbishops' Council, the diocese you have selected, and the ministry team of the church you worship at. We'll deny everything. My Diocesan Director of Ordinands was brilliant. (So far.) 'You call me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, for that is what I am. The Universal Life Church (or ULC) is a religious organization that offers anyone semi-immediate ordination as a ULC minister free of charge. Rebel against "law and order". 237 views, 1 likes, 5 loves, 12 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Harris Funeral Directors: Homegoing Service for Minister Beatrice Lee. Noah Stewart and Rev. [20], In the Church's mythology, Jehovah1 intended Dobbs to lead a powerful conspiracy and brainwash individuals to make them work for a living. He sees it, along with Discordianism, as part of a group of "popular movements that look and feel like religion, but whose apparent excess, irreverence and arbitrariness seem to mock religion". [21] Another key event in his life occurred when he traveled to Tibet, where he learned vital truths about topics including Yetis; the Church teaches that SubGenius members are descended from them. Your Diocese will most likely get in touch with the ministers at your church. SubGenius leaders have developed detailed narratives about Dobbs and his relationship to various gods and conspiracies. Praise Fucking "Bob". THE AGENT AND MR. DOBBS by Rev. The Church of the SubGenius's founders were based in Dallas when they distributed their first document. Praise the Really Rather Rancid Rev. The Church of the SubGenius is a parody religion[1] that satirizes better-known belief systems. I will do whatever you would like to do during your ceremony, nothing shocks me. The SubGenius music CDs are now downloadable! To help perpetuate the Ceremony Myth, many States require a signature from a "minister". We recognise a number of different residential colleges for theology training, each with its own distinct history, character, and flavour. Owing to their descent from Yetis, the Church's followers have a capacity for deep understanding that the pinks lack. Marry your wallet. Jesus Christ Devilacqua, Rev. [19] SubGenius leaders believe he is capable of time travel, and that this results in occasional changes to doctrine (the "Sacred Doctrine of Erasability"). / EVENTS, DEVIVALS / HOT NEWS, UPDATES, CHANGES/ SOUND FILES/ GRAPHICS-MULTIMEDIA. SubGenius literature describes a grand conspiracy that seeks to brainwash the world and oppress Dobbs's followers. This encapsulates the Church's view that to repent is to "SLACK OFF". ORDAINMENT-SUPPLIES/STARKFIST ONLINE ARCHIVES/ GAMES, DOWNLOADABLES/ PUBLICATIONS/ IRC/ LOCAL SUBGENIUS RADIO/ LIVE INTERNET SUBGENIUS RADIO/ WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ABOUT, REALLY? Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one anothers feet. B. You can't, because they are built upon a shifty foundation of lies. Amen. endobj
He has imitated actions of other religious leaders, using the tactic of culture jamming in an attempt to parody better-known faiths. [48] The Association for Consciousness Exploration and pagan groups have occasionally assisted the Church in its events. Church of the SubGenius FAQ #8 By: Rev Bevilacqua Editor: Rev Ivan Stang . Not stored in any souls! If you can see through the opaque sheet of hypocrisy and bullshit of all this, you need to run for office. [36] Crumb provided early publicity for the church by reprinting Sub Genius Pamphlet #1 in his comics anthology Weirdo. Find out more about Crockford. [67], The Hour of Slack can also be heard in podcast form. Deacons are ordained as a sacramental sign to the Church and to the world of Christ,who came "to serve and not to be served." Almighty God, "But doesn't a priest or some holy person have to sign something too?" [2], Jehovah1 and his spouse Eris, regarded by the Church as "relatively evil", are classified as "rebel gods". But the publicity surrounding the event was a boon to the Church's recruitment efforts. Eyre Rend. 3 0 obj
[59] Stang has described the group as both "satire and a real stupid religion", and contends that it is more honest about its nature than are other religions. [8] They assert that he telepathically contacted Drummond in 1972, before meeting him in person the next year, and that Drummond persuaded Stang to join shortly afterward. [23] Cusack states that the Church's description of Slack as ineffable recalls the way that Tao is described,[9] and Kirby calls Slack a "unique magical system".[27]. COPYRIGHT 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 by The SubGenius Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. [21] Dobbs is married to a former actress and model named Constance "Connie" Marsh Dobbs;[22] SubGenius leaders identify the couple as archetypes of the genders in a belief that resembles Hindu doctrines about Shiva and Parvati. Ordained by ULC and Church of the Subgenius and Dudeist. VT, Rev. Eyre Rend. Sound. [15] SubGenius leaders note that Jehovah1 is wrathful, a quality expressed by his "stark fist of removal". J. R. "BOB" DOBBS has ENTERED THIS WORLD. Give the Normals everything they're willing to pay for, even if it's their own delusions. Consequently, members attempt to follow Dobbs by eschewing unchangeable plans. Namaste. Shun regular employment and stop working. [31] The event was ostensibly to celebrate the coming of aliens. Learn what it means to be pink. [70] Cusack notes Jehovah 1 bears noticeable similarities to Xenu, a powerful alien found in some Scientologist writings. Bobamation at top by Rev. And if you need some lousy piece of Conspiracy bullshit paper to feel true love, then you deserve every thing you're going to get. Yog-Sothoth, a character from H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, is the Elder Gods' leader. We oversee the selection, training and deployment of ordained ministers, ensuring the Church . PDF The Graven Image of 'Bob' Dobbs' Face is a registered trademark of The SubGenius Foundation, Inc. Significant to this role is the enabling and discipleship of others to exercise their own ministry as part of the people of God. The church is incorporated as a profit-making enterprise, and declares itself to be "the only religion that is proud to pay its taxes." Anyone can become an ordained SubGenius minister by paying a fee of US$ 35 for a lifetime membership; no other requirement is laid upon prospective members. (PO Box 181417 Cleveland Hts. I hear ya! Nonetheless I found the experience of theological college a really exciting and challenging time, and during that time I was able to start looking at a biblical message of disability. 303 harrison st. [49], SubGenius devivals are not regularly scheduled, but are recorded on the SubGenius website. LfB%T0xl_z7EY|} I didnt respond well to Gods calling on my life, as I felt it was a rather silly idea! 2 0 obj
It requires thought and prayer as you prepare. Exploit fear, specifically that of people who are part of the conspiracy. The SubGenius Store is co-run by CafePress, and carries many SubGenius Sacred Goods that must be mass-manufactured with help from other companies and factories. Church leaders teach that he was a very intelligent child and, as he grew older, studied several religious traditions, including Sufism, Rosicrucianism, and the Fourth Way. [5][27], The Church of the SubGenius hosts several radio shows throughout the world, including broadcasters in Atlanta, Ohio, Maryland, and California. Get Ordained / Universal Life Church 2880 Zanker Road, Suite 203 [72] The American journalist Michael Muhammad Knight likens the Church to the Moorish Orthodox Church of America, a 20th-century American syncretic religious movement, citing their shared emphasis on freedom. Ivan Stang, with IrRev. A Licensed Lay Minister is a lay leader in church and/or the wider community who has been identified, trained, and licensed by the Bishop in order to teach the faith and enable mission. More Fun Than You Really Wanted. [20] She states that the group attempts to "strip references of their original meaning without necessarily losing their status as icons". Membership, Ordainment, FistScription $30.00, Official Short Duration Marriage Ceremony, with Marriage Certificate: $3.00. !OUR PHONE NUMBER:1-216-320-9528 Mr Bell last day in his current post will be Tuesday, 9 . Check, Money Order : The SubGenius Foundation, Credit Cards Toll free Order Line 1(888)669-2323, Original file name: SubG FAQ #8 Can I marry peo. Feeding me would be pretty cool of you. :TheDoorz" by IMBJR.. The joy of the The ministries team exists to equip the Methodist Church by training, developing and supporting those called by God to serve in lay and ordained ministry. ), ORDAINMENT-SUPPLIES /STARKFIST ONLINE ARCHIVES / GAMES, DOWNLOADABLES / PUBLICATIONS / AFRAID? You can open a Church, have bingo games, marry people, get discount bus fare, all with the blessing of the Government, and all in the name of "Bob" (and of course the great freedom fighters at ULC. Oak park, As a wheelchair user I was expecting a lot of negative perceptions as to whether I could fulfil the calling that I had. Still happy? It teaches a complex philosophy that focuses on J. R. "Bob" Dobbs, purportedly a salesman from the 1950s, who is revered as a prophet by the Church. Enter the muscular left tentacle of the Anti-Conspiracy Demon, The other churches. The SubGenius marriage is based entirely on whatever truth you've chosen for yourself at this moment. Therefore it should be men who lead the Church. [3] Alberts believes there is broad agreement that the Church is fundamentally a different type of group than religions that date to antiquity; he prefers to use the term "fake religion" to describe it. [12][13] Jehovah1 gave him supernatural knowledge of the past and future, in addition to incredible power. [10] The group has an intricate mythology involving gods, aliens, and mutants, which observers usually consider satire of other religions. Jesus Christ Devilacqua, RevBro. [5] The Book of the SubGenius, which discusses Slack at length, was published by Simon& Schuster and sold 30,000copies in its first five years in print. Two Beans, St, Mykal d'Arkangel, Boddhisatva Troutwaxer, Rev. ADULTS ONLY: earn the Church $ per click by checking out these two SPECIALTY PORN SITES: Animated buttons and plugs are by Irreverend Friday Jones. [6] The organization's first recorded activity was the publication of a photocopied document, Sub Genius Pamphlet #1, disseminated in Dallas, Texas in 1979. To cover yourself "Bob" has created an outreach program called the Universal Life Church. ORDAINMENT AND SWAG: http://subgenius.com/scatalog.html Instant installation by professionals. See a problem here? [12] Dobbs then posed deep questions to the alien, receiving mysterious answers. Our work: to oversee the processes of vocational discernment and training for lay and ordained ministries. Licensed lay ministry is nationally . First, that the individuals to be married have paid the proper fee to the proper Conspiracy Court and obtained a Marriage License. whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, The Church of the SubGenius is a parody religion [1] that satirizes better-known belief systems. Make sure you wear your "Bob" T-shirt and try to get press coverage. There are numerous pathways available, the most common falling into residential (where you usually live in the college) and non-residential (where you train in a context based setting). [10][11], The Church of the SubGenius's ostensible beliefs defy categorization or a simple narrative, often striking outsiders as bizarre and convoluted. is the veritable "teat" of downloadable antique SubGenius games, apps and animations, most of them from the 1990s. An essential reference resource for anyone interested in the local and national structures of the Church of England, with details of their work and staff, a Whos Who of key office holders and a directory of useful organizations. [41] The Church held that Dobbs identified the date's significance in the 1950s,[31] claiming that the world was to experience a massive change on that date when Xists, beings from Planet X, would arrive on Earth. In some Protestant churches men and women can be ordained as ministers, but in others it is only men who can be ministers. ), ORDAINMENT-SUPPLIES /STARKFIST ONLINE ARCHIVES / GAMES, DOWNLOADABLES / PUBLICATIONS / IRC / LOCAL SUBGENIUS RADIO/ LIVE INTERNET SUBGENIUS RADIO/ WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ABOUT, REALLY? In relation to the Courts of the Church . (Render unto Ceaser that which is Ceasers but render unto "Bob" that which is "Bob's" :Ecronomicon 56:1) And for this reason, we are not considered a recognized religion. The main struggle I had was more to do with finding an accessible Theological College. The ULC will give you a State approved legal certificate, recognizing your Official Ministry in whatever religion you choose, be it SubGenius, OTO, Satanism, or toadstool worship. The backgrounds which litter our pages are mostly by ATOM FUNWAY PLASTICO plus older SubGenius art. NO other Mind-Control cult can beat our low, low death-dealing prices! THE BOOK OF THE SUBGENIUS is here! Arguments for male only ordination Jesus' twelve disciples were all men. When I mentioned that I felt I was being called by God into ordination to the church leadership the only response I got was if God was calling you then it is the best job in the world, but if he wasnt then it was the worse job in the world. [11] He maintains that those who do not fit into society will ultimately triumph over those who do. Your diocese will work with you to identify what type of ministry is right for your unique gifts and talents. [45], At devivals, leaders take comical names and give angry rants. These stashes below are from the earliest days of Internet sound,). The essential ceremony consists of the laying of hands of the ordaining minister upon the head of the one being ordained, with prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and of grace required for the carrying out of the ministry. 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