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Elementism
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Elementism is a controversial religion founded in the late 1980's by J. Scott Buchanan. Elementists (or Children of the Element) follow the four principles of divinity: History J. Scott Buchanan first dreamed of Elementism in his New York City appartment as he lay on his deathbed in 1988. He had vivid dreams about the demise of mankind. He dreamt for four months the same apocalyptic scenes about the canine killing all humans except the pure of heart. An apparition of a satyr named Geoff spoke to him of the principles of a new religion called the Children of the Element. Little is known about how Elementism gained its popularity, but it has grown slowly since its registration as a religion in 1994. Elementism owes much of its membership to people under the age of 30, the chairman of the Element society is currently 19 year old James Gatz of Richmond, Virginia. Beliefs Elementists believe that salvation from the uprising of the canine can be obtained through following these four principles of divinity- Pacifism, Modesty, Love and Rationality. The religion is commonly described as being atheistic, but in actuality, belief in a deity is optional. Their 14 laws are -No killing- -No excess materialism- -No unnecessary hatred- -Care for the environment- -Care for others- -Care for the poor- -Care for the oppressed- -Care for the animals- -Care for the earth- -Care for the oceans and rivers- -Seek individuality- -Seek trust- -Seek understanding- -Care for the element- The afterlife does not concern most Elementists, although some maintain basic Christian beliefs as well as Elementist ideals. See Also
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