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| Matrixism (or The Path of the One) is an internet-based ] inspired by the motion picture trilogy ]. Conceived by an annonymous group in the summer of 2004 it has grown to attract a following of over one thousand people to date. | |||
| The Path of the One is both an ] and a ]. It uses references to "the matrix" from an obscure text of the ] 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". Briefly these are; | |||
| *Belief in a messianic prophecy | |||
| *The use of ] as sacrament | |||
| *Reality is veiwed as multi-layered and semi-subjective | |||
| *Adherence to the principles of one of the world's major religions. | |||
| One of the two holy days observed by Matrixists is the anniversary of the deaths of ], ] and ]. 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. The adopted sign for Matrixism is the japanese Kanji symbol for "red". | |||
| === Sources === | |||
| *"Religion and Popular Culture: A Hyper-Real Testament" Dr. ] Peter Lang Publishing Group Bruxelles, Bern, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, New York, Oxford, Wien, 2005. Gods, Humans and Religion. Vol. 7 General Editor: Gabriel Fragnière ISBN 90-5201-272-5 / US-ISBN 0-8204-6634-4 pb. | |||
| *"The Joy of Sects" Sam Jordison Publisher: Robson Books Publication Date: 7 November 2005 ISBN 1861059051 | |||
| *"Matrixism: The Path of the One, website" http://www.geocities.com/matrixism2069 Review Date: 9 May 2006 | |||
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