Because my brain is weirder than yours!

[elisi]

This all began yesterday when I was unfortunate enough to see a fight between an Atheist and a Christian. What struck me most was that neither was a good representative for their viewpoint - mostly they just came across as quarrelsome and angry. Like Spuffies and Bangels shooting at each other on fandom_wank.

Now from that stray little thought came the notion of 'What if religions were fandoms/ships?' And off my brain went...

So - going with what I know best, I'll make the Buffyverse Christianity. To sub-divide, Spuffies are Catholics and Bangels are Protestants (and don't try to argue otherwise, OK?). The Orthodox/Eastern Churches can be Fanged Four. Umm, running out of ideas now - what ship would be suitable for Baptists? Pentecostals? The Salvation Army?

Muslims could be Harry Potter fans.

Atheists like documentaries (and maybe Harry Dresden as read by JM). ;)

And since Jehovah's Witnesses were what started this thing, they can be 'The Mountain'! Light hearted, remember?

So anyone have any ideas? Could Mormons be Smallville? And what about Hinduism and Buddhism?

(Do you think this qualifies as 'Weirdest post ever?' ::presses 'update' with trepidation::)

Comments

[swsa.livejournal.com]

I'm tempted to put in Buffy/Xander as Baptists...good old-fashioned fire and brimstone, little lady should be grateful her man can provide for her and repent her previously sexually promiscuous ways.

Oh, that one's gonna get me in trouble isn't it?

Willow/Tara can be the Pentecostals. *g*

[elisi]

Buffy/Xander as Baptists
Heee! Well, we can say Baptist in the Dubya way, that should keep the flames away! (He is baptist isn't he?)

Willow/Tara can be the Pentecostals.
Sounds good to me! :)

[harmonyfb.livejournal.com]

How 'bout us Pagans? Wait, wait, I think that must be "Angel, the Series".

[elisi]

Oooh hadn't thought of that... Maybe 'Firefly' would be a better fit?

Heee, this is so much fun! (And your icon is lovely)

[bearfacedcheek.livejournal.com]

I'm a Catholic and a Spuffer I guess the two match 'cos there both big on the sinning and forgiving

[elisi]

I'm a Catholic and a Spuffer
Me too! Can you tell? *g* And yes, I think they go very well together!

[avrelia.livejournal.com]

I see. It is an Evil Catholic Cabal! OMG!

::giggles::

[elisi]

We are plotting to overthrow the world! *g*

[st_salieri.livejournal.com]

::joins in::

:)

[elisi]

Yay! I was hoping you'd show up. :)

[st_salieri.livejournal.com]

Late to the party, but I made it in the end. Can I be Shipping Pope? ;)

[elisi]

As you wish! Hmmm, you just made me think what Buffy/Riley could be...

Riley and anybody....

[ladyemorgaine.livejournal.com]

The Salvation Army...

Re: Riley and anybody....

[elisi]

Bwahahaha! :D

[shapinglight]

Don't forget Sikhs. I vote for us being a bit like the Knights who say Key but not as stupid.

[elisi]

Oooh, that's a good idea! I didn't forget you, but quite simply don't know enough to make an informed choice. Hmmm, is there a show that would fit? Something about honour and valour?

[shapinglight]

Um - some police show? I don't know because I don't watch them.

[elisi]

Neither do I... this is hard! ;)

[fishsanwitt]

Hee. You make me laugh. ::hugs you::

[elisi]

Yay! ::hugs you back::

[avrelia.livejournal.com]

The question was Why? Then I kind of started to see the logic. admittedly, a very scewered logic. ;)

What about Judaism? can it be X-files?

[elisi]

Judaism? can it be X-files?
Oh that's brilliant! ::loves::

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

Hmmm... As a lasped catholic who goes to a protostant church that would make me a former spuffy bangel? Huh.

I think Buddists should be Babylon 5 fans; just seems to fit. And scientologist could be slashers...

::ducks::

[elisi]

Buddists should be Babylon 5 fans
I've never seen Babylon 5, but I'll happily take your word. :)

scientologist could be slashers...
Hmmm, not sure slash is weird enough - unless... ::thinks:: How about Clem/Jabba the Hut? ;)

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

I think spander is completely inexplicable. I can see Spangel (though it's not my cup of tea) but spander?

Maybe the scientologist should be Buffy/Giles (shudders!)

[elisi]

I can see Spangel (though it's not my cup of tea) but spander?
My feelings exactly!

And Buffy/Giles is certainly squicky enough, although I'm *trying* to think of a show weird enough. Darcy suggested 'Most Haunted' which is a UK tv-show where they 'investigate' haunted houses and is completely ridiculous!

[frimfram.livejournal.com]

Dude, Spuffy is totally Jewish. Chosen! ;)

[elisi]

I was going to say something clever, but your icon distracted me...

[fangfaceandrea.livejournal.com]

Can Riley/Spike be scientology. cause it's half sci-fi and the other half plain crazy?

[elisi]

Bwahahaha! :D

[kittyzams.livejournal.com]

Can "Veronica Mars" be Kabbalah? Because it's the new in thing, you know.

[elisi]

Hee! That's a good idea - I've never seen it, so I didn't feel qualified to make a judgement.