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Lovecraftian Mythology

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    Born in United States
    Religion inspired by the writings of HP Lovecraft, et al
    Posits an atheistic, materialist worldview that Earth and humanity was once ruled and fought over by ancient 'gods' that were actually extremely powerful and usually physically huge aliens from outer space
    Deities include; Cthulhu, Dagon, and Yog-Sothoth

Why Lovecraftian Mythology might be annoying:

    It's not real, it's all just fictional writings, even Lovecraft said so.
    One of the fictional books mentioned in Lovecraftian literature, The Necronomicon, was specifically denied to have existed by Lovecraft but there dozens of books in print claiming to be the real thing.
    There are numerous discrepancies in Lovecraft's own writings and multiples more in the work of other authors in the genre.
    Even if it is all real, there is still no reason to worship its gods since they all hate humanity and intend to destroy it.
    It doesn't provide a creation myth or any type of moral code.
    Strangely enough, its real life followers are usually very successful and educated but are usually portrayed as subhumans, mutants, inbred or some combinations thereof in its writings.

Why Lovecraftian Mythology might not be annoying:

    It's a great way to identify some very strange people who desperately need help and lives of their own.
    The literature that has inspired it is some of the best science fiction and horror of all time.
    On the other hand, these guys started a religion based on the science fiction writings of a verifiable kook and they now have lots of followers including some very rich and educated people.
    If their writings are to be believed, then their religious ceremonies are a blast to attend.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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    In 2023, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 75.00% Annoying