Garlandism

Garlandism is a philosophical belief in which everything contradicts its self. It was developed by Jeremiah Octavius Alexander Garlandh II.

In a nutshell, Garlandism describes life and the universe as a never ending cycle of paradoxes and contradictions.

Basic Beliefs
In Garlandism, everything has a contradiction. For example: the world does not exist, but at the same time, it does; life is pointless, but also, it is very much meaningful. What side of the contradiction that is true is within the eyes of the beholder, and in which case there are infinite possibilities and answers to the never-ending enigma that is life. Below are the basic beliefs of Garlandism:
 * 1) Nothing comes from Everything, yet Everything comes from Nothing.
 * 2) The true answers to life are enshrouded in mystery, millions of miles ahead of us in the universe, yet they are standing clearly and obviously in front of us.
 * 3) Imperialism and worldy conquest will bring much happiness, yet bring much sadness.
 * 4) Man is Nothing, yet Man is Everything.
 * 5) Internal conflict is the key to self-rejuvination, yet it is the key to self-destruction.
 * 6) Man conquers All and Man conquers Man, yet Man conquers Nothing and Man conquers Man
 * 7) Birth is Life; Life is Death; Death is Birth

Practices
Some common practices of Garlandism include transcendental meditation, spiritual cleansing, and journies into one's soul to gain a better understanding of their view of life and acknowledgement. In Garlandism, it is accepted that the five Ideologies of Truth of the Universe - politics, arts, sciences, religions, and philosophies - should never coincide and intermix their practices. For all folowers of Garlandism, small meditation shrines called "Jerems" are set up in all Garlandist communities, and during medication, a red robe called an "Iah" is worn around one's body.

Whenever a new member joins the Garlandist Order, he/she must add an "h" on to the end of their first and last names.

Four Pillars of Garlandism
The Four Pillars of Garlandism are a set of guidelines established by founder Jeremiah Garlandh to help the followers of Garlandism into achieving a perfect understanding of the universe.
 * 1) To have a perfect Understanding of the Universe, one must first find Peace of Mind
 * 2) To find Peace of Mind, one must first perfectly see both sides of every Contradiction
 * 3) To perfectly see both sides of every Contradiction, one must first accept Life
 * 4) To accept Life, one must first have a perfect Understanding of the Universe

Followers

 * Founder of the Garlandist Chapter Proktor Jeremiah Garlandh