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I want to start my own new religion legally how do I start it ?

I want to start my own new religion legally how do I start it ? What is the procedure ?

Finding a bunch of simple minded oafs who believe whatever you say is critical.

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Originally Posted by smoothy

Finding a bunch of simple minded oafs who believe whatever you say is critical.

I think you didn't understood me I want to start my newly created religion legally because I don't believe in anyone other then me and myself. I have believe in me and myself.

Smoothy understood you completely.
As to your question it really depends on your location and your aims.
Of course you don't seek permission for World Domination.....

You will find a religion of one isn't recognized anywhere as a religion. That is the pretext of my answer. What you describe however is more likely to be considered a cult than a bonified religion if you manage to pull it off.

The IRS and other government and taxing entities will be significantly harder to convince if that is your ultimate aim.

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Originally Posted by smoothy

You will find a religion of one isn't recognized anywhere.

I am serious I want to register my newly created religion I want to know the procedure ? I don't believe in anyone other then me.

If your PRACTICE of your RELIGION violates no laws then you are already LEGAL. No registration is necessary. Whether or not you are RECOGNIZED depends on your FOLLOWERS. How many of those do you have?

Self Belief is NOT a religion as it is universal.

i live in india, can you please guide me how to register my created religion in india ? or can i register my newly created religion in U.S operating from India ?

WHY do you feel you have to register it? What is it that you are trying to achieve?

Since I believe in myself I say I am god as the god of universe made me god so now I want to register my newly created religion legally either in india or in U.S if in U.S operated remotely from india.

Can you please guide.

Many people believe that they are godlike, most live in special buildings with padded walls and hugging jackets.

Can you please tell me procedure ?

Thanks for answering.

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Originally Posted by receiver2015

Can you please tell me procedure ?

Thanks for answering.

No registration is needed. Write an article for a magazine or newspaper or write a book or somehow get your ideas in front of the rest of the world.

Can you please confirm if there is any law in india which says to register religion legally otherwise there will be cases against the person who created religion ?

Thanks for answering.

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Originally Posted by receiver2015

Can you please confirm if there is any law in india which says to register religion legally otherwise there will be cases against the person who created religion ?

Thanks for answering.

What would you hope registration would accomplish?

The closest I found to registering a religion in India is in the tax code: NGO Registration in India: Trust, Society and Non profit Company Contact your government and find out what they say.

Good luck convincing any government body that your belief is a religion. Religion is more than deciding for yourself you are "God". You have to have followers, tenants of faith, etc.

Frankly, many so-called religious leaders over the centuries have decided they are "God" usually to make money off of people who are gullible enough to believe them.

It would seem that a "god" would know how to accomplish simple things like where and how to register himself for whatever.

Just sayin"

Is there a company which lets anyone register for ngo society in section 8 online ?

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Originally Posted by receiver2015

Since I believe in myself I say I am god as the god of universe made me god so now I want to register my newly created religion legally either in india or in U.S if in U.S operated remotely from india.

Can you please guide.

Ok, lets get a little serious here. First, let define religion: the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods:

Religions are not "registered". I don't know of anyplace in the world where a religion has to be registered to exist. However, there are points where a religion does have to be registered, primarily when the religion wants a tax break, i.e.. To own property without owing real estate taxes. So you would register with your taxing authority in that case. Frankly I would like to be a fly on the wall if and when you did that. I expect they will laugh you out of the office is they don't call for a straight jacket.

But a religion of 1 would not be recognized as a valid religion. Since religion is the belief in a higher power, you would need to get other people to believe in you as the higher power. You would then need to get enough people to share your belief that a regligion would be recognized.

So good luck.