Part One, the sacraments ('91 - In which I begin a rough outline for my new religion)

Part One, the sacraments. 

1. Music in all forms is sacred. Listening to music is spiritually redeeming. All music shall be appreciated for its value in redeeming, soothing and pleasing the human spirit. Even country western shall be tolerated for this reason. Rule Number One in the Personal Ethics section establishes this premise. Although all music is sacred, some music is more sacred than others in that I, personally, find it to be so. Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and the Grateful Dead are foundation stones of the faith. Without their music, none of us would exist. Music is to be enjoyed freely, and at whatever volume suits the listener, provided no other life forms are threatened or severely annoyed. A man should be in harmony with his environment. More will come up on this subject later.

 

2. Beer. On this subject, much needs to be said. Beer is great. I find that three or four or five or six beers to be rewarding and satisfying. That's me. People of smaller frame may need to limit consumption, and conversely, those of larger frame may consume more freely. Persons driving motor vehicles should watch what the hell they are doing, regardless of how much they have consumed. If you are going to drink and drive, do it right. Don't swerve, it's a bust. Don't run into other people and kill them, what have they done to be run into by you? Good beer should be sold cheap, after all, those who consume the most beer are usually living at the poverty level already, the should at least be able too drink good beer.*

 

 

** The typewriter ink ribbon ran out at this point, so I never finished constructing my religion