Sweden recognises Church of Kopimism, File Sharing Religion

[LurkerBaba]

I'm a believer

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A "church" whose central tenet is the right to file-share has been formally recognised by the Swedish government.

The Church of Kopimism claims that "kopyacting" - sharing information through copying - is akin to a religious service.

The "spiritual leader" of the church said recognition was a "large step".

But others were less enthusiastic and said the church would do little to halt the global crackdown on piracy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16424659

 

[LurkerBaba]

Their official website Det Missionerande Kopimistsamfundet | English

We need a Church in India !

 

[LurkerBaba]

Charter:

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The missionary kopimistsamfundet is a religious group centered in Sweden who believe that copying and the sharing of information is the best and most beautiful that is. To have your information copied is a token of appreciation, that someone think you have done something good.

* All knowledge to all
* The search for knowledge is sacred
* The circulation of knowledge is sacred
* The act of copying is sacred.

All people should have access to all information produced. A gigantic Boosting Knowledge for humanity.

Throughout history, various groups around the world have been persecuted by oppressors. It has since taken refuge in religion and wanted a peaceful coexistence. Without threats and harassment.

In our belief, communication is sacred. Communication needs to be respected. It is a direct sin to monitor and eavesdrop on people.

The absolute secrecy is holy in the church of kopimism.

In the individual pastoral care and confession with the kopimist priests (the Ops), priests are protected under Swedish law by an absolute professional secrecy.
Copyright Religion is our absolute opposite – Ongoing obstruction of copying.

We challenge all copyright believers – most of which have a great deal of influence in politics, and who derive their power by limiting people's lives and freedom. What they most of all want to limit the knowledge. We need to steel ourselves for their hatred and aggression.

- Copy. download, uplooad!
- All knowlegde to all!
- Information technology is not to be feathered by laws."

Holy Symbols:

 

[KS]

We need a Church in India !

Still better, they need to open missionary schools wherein their religious practises will be followed in exams too...

 

[The Messiah]

This means i am one of the many gods.

bow before me new converts

 

[devgupt]

This is the one true religion!!!!:thumb:

 

[Razor]

Count me in...

This is one of our primary Gods

 

[pmaitra]

Man, this made my day!

Seriously, this couldn't have been less expected after this: Niko Alm -- 'Pastafarian' -- Wins Right To Wear Colander On Head In Driver's License Photo (VIDEO)

 

[sob]

I am signing on this religion immediately.

 

[Aayush]

The church for this religion is ThePiratebay