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'''Religion''' appears in many episodes of ''[[Futurama]]'', though they're all fictional, except for [[#Vodou/Voodoo|Vodou]].
'''Religion''' appears in many episodes of ''[[Futurama]]'', though they're all fictional, except for [[#Vodou/Voodoo|Vodou]].
== Religions ==
== Religions ==


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=== First Amalgamated Church ===
=== First Amalgamated Church ===
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Created from the merging of major [[20th century]] religions - Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism as well as agnosticism. Led by [[Father Changstein El-Gamal]].
Created from the merging of major [[20th century]] religions - Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism as well as agnosticism. Led by [[Father Changstein El-Gamal]].
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=== Order of the Binary Singularity ===
{{see|Order of the Binary Singularity}}
Is a minor robot religion in [[Chapek 9]] that worships call (Creatrix) [[Mom]] the founder of Order of the Binary Singularity.


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=== Robotology ===
=== Robotology ===
[[Image:Temple of Robotology.png|right|thumb]]
[[File:Temple of Robotology.png|right|thumb]]
{{main|Robotology}}
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A religion whose members are exclusively robots, Robotology has many customs. Sinners will be collected by the [[Robot Devil]] to spend eternity in [[Robot Hell]], New Jersey. The religious text of Robotology is ''The Good Book 3.0''
A religion whose members are exclusively robots, Robotology has many customs. Sinners will be collected by the [[Robot Devil]] to spend eternity in [[Robot Hell]], New Jersey. The religious text of Robotology is ''[[The Good Book 3.0]]''.
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=== Robot Judaism ===
=== Robot Judaism ===
Believe that Robot Jesus was a well built robot, but not their Messiah. They keep kosher - no shellfish or pork! In traditional 20th century Jewish fashion, young robots go through a rite of passage, the aptly named, "Bot-mitzvah."
Presumably a successor religion to Judaism. Little is known about the relations of Robot Judaism with other religions, but it is known that adherents of Robot Judaism believe that [[Robot Jesus]] was built and a very well programmed Robot, but not the Messiah. Followers are known to keep some level of kosher. Shellfish and pork may not be consumed, though it is unknown if there are other dietary laws besides those mentioned. Keeping with Jewish practice, young Robots go through a rite of passage, which, instead of being called a "Bar" or "Bat Mitzvah", is the aptly named "Bot-Mitzvah".
 
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=== Space Catholicism ===
=== Space Catholicism ===
{{main|Space Catholicism}}
Led by the [[Space Pope]]. Nothing else known.
Led by the [[Space Pope]]. Nothing else known.


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=== The Monks of Dschubba ===
=== The Monks of Dschubba ===
{{main|Monks of Dschubba}}
{{main|Monks of Dschubba}}
Believe that God exists somewhere in the depths of space. Built a powerful radio telescope in the [[Himalayas]] to try and find him. [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] managed to reach [[Galactic Entity|a being similar to this]], who then sent [[Bender Bending Rodriguez|Bender]] back to [[Earth]]. The Monks have been searching for 700 years. Strictly non-violent.
Believe that God exists somewhere in the depths of space. Built a powerful radio telescope in the {{w|Himalayas}} to try and find him. [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] managed to reach [[Galactic Entity|a being similar to this]], who then sent [[Bender Bending Rodriguez|Bender]] back to [[Earth]]. The Monks have been searching for 700 years. Strictly non-violent.


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=== Vodou/Voodoo ===
=== Vodou/Voodoo ===
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodou Vodou] has become a mainstream religion by the 31st century. This may have something to do with the increased number of zombies and may have been brought on by the birth of [[#Zombie Jesus|Zombie Jesus]]. This is the only not fictional religion.
{{w|Vodou}}, the only non-fictional religion to appear in ''[[Futurama]]'', has become a mainstream religion by the [[31st century]]. This may have something to do with the increased number of zombies and may have been brought on by the birth of [[#Zombie Jesus|Zombie Jesus]] or popularized by the [[Chanukah Zombie]]. This religion originally started in West Africa and has spread throughout [[Earth|the world]].  
 
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=== Yivo's Religion ===
=== Yivo's Religion ===
{{main|Yivo's Religion}}
{{main|Yivo's Religion}}
This was created by [[Yivo]] and many [[humans]] joined it, lead by [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]].
This was created by [[Yivo]] and many [[humans]] joined it, led by [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]].


== Religious Figures ==
== Religious Figures ==
===Space Pope===
=== Creatrix ===
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{{main|Mom}}
[[Image:Space Pope.jpg|right|thumb|Space Pope]]
The [[Order of the Binary Singularity]] seem to worship Mom as their creator deity and refer to her as the "Creatrix". They have her image engraved in their temple's stained glass windows.
'''Info''': Reptilian leader of [[#Space Catholicism|Space Catholicism]].<br />
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'''Mentioned''': [[Hell is Other Robots|1ACV09]]; [[A Bicyclops Built for Two|2ACV09]]<br/>
 
'''Cameo''': [[I Dated a Robot|3ACV15]]; ''[[Bender's Game]]''; [[The Read Menace!|US#X04]]
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{{main|Space Pope}}
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=== Zombie Jesus ===
=== Zombie Jesus ===
[[Image:Zombie Jesus Nativity.jpg|right|thumb|Baby Zombie Jesus?]]
[[File:Zombie Jesus Nativity.jpg|right|thumb|Baby Zombie Jesus?]]
'''Info''': Zombie Jesus has not been seen, but is often mentioned by [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|The Professor]]. Jesus' second coming was in 2443. He is featured in ''The Story of [[#Xmas|Xmas]]''<br />
'''Info''': Zombie Jesus appears to be a zombie version of Jesus who exists separate from the original and seems to have a very different and odd origin. He has not been seen in the series, but is often mentioned by [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|The Professor]]. He is featured in ''The Story of [[#Xmas|Xmas]]'' in the comics. Unlike the original, he seems to have been born as a zombie, with the birth having taken place in the future and at his birth a fembot and an alien octopus were present. <br />
'''Quote''' - '''Fry''': I feel like I was mauled by Jesus.<br />
'''Quote''' - '''Fry''': I feel like I was mauled by Jesus.<br />
'''Mentioned''': [[When Aliens Attack|1ACV12]]; [[The Deep South|2ACV12]]; [[Bender Gets Made|2ACV13]]; [[Less than Hero|4ACV04]]; [[Xmas Time Is Fear|US#006]]
'''Mentioned''': [[The Deep South|2ACV12]]; [[Bender Gets Made|2ACV13]]; [[Less than Hero|4ACV04]]; [[Yo Leela Leela|6ACV21]]; [[Xmas Time Is Fear|US#006]]<br />
'''See also''': [[:Category:Zombies]]
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=== Regular Jesus ===
=== Regular Jesus ===
[[Image:Zoidberg Jesus.jpg|right|thumb|Zoidberg impersonating Jesus]]
[[File:Zoidberg Jesus.jpg|right|thumb|Zoidberg impersonating Jesus]]
'''Info''': The standard Christian version of Jesus apparently exists alongside (but likely separate from) the zombie version. People in the future know enough about him that they recognize Zoidberg's Jesus costume as such (and don't call him "Zombie Jesus"). It is unclear what role the figure of Regular Jesus plays in modern religion, however.<br />
'''Info''': The standard Christian version of Jesus exists alongside (but separate from) the zombie and robot versions. People in the future know enough about him that they recognize Zoidberg's Jesus costume as such (and don't call him "Zombie Jesus"). The second coming of Jesus apparently took place in 2443 and for some unknown reason several video tapes were destroyed during the event. It is unclear what role the figure of Regular Jesus plays in modern religion, such as [[Space Catholicism]] and the First Amalgamated Church. <br />
'''Quote''' - '''Zoidberg (as Jesus)''': I help those who help themselves! [while running away]<br />
'''Quote''' - '''Zoidberg (as Jesus)''': [Running away] I help those who help themselves!<br />
'''Appeared''': [[A Tale of Two Santas|3ACV03]]
'''Appeared''': {{es|1ACV12}}, {{es|3ACV03}}, {{es|4ACV04}}, {{es|BG}}, {{es|6ACV05}}, {{es|7ACV20}}; {{es|s3}} {{miso}}<br />
'''See also''': [[:Category:Prophets]]
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=== Unexploded Nuclear Bomb ===
=== Unexploded Nuclear Bomb ===
[[Image:Mutant Bomb.jpg|right|thumb|Unexploded Nuclear Bomb]]
[[File:Mutant Bomb.jpg|right|thumb|Unexploded Nuclear Bomb]]
'''Info''': Apparently the central icon of  religion in the [[NNY Sewers|sewers]], and an obvious reference to ''Beneath the Planet of the Apes''. It's followers are rather lax in their beliefs and mainly only worship on certain religious holidays ([[Xmas|Christmas]] and Easter).<br />
'''Info''': Apparently the central icon of  religion in the [[NNY Sewers|sewers]], and an obvious reference to ''Beneath the Planet of the Apes''. Its followers are rather lax in their beliefs and mainly only worship on certain religious holidays ([[Xmas|Christmas]] and Easter).<br />
'''Quote''': Wow, you guys worship an unexploded nuclear bomb?<br />
'''Quote''' Fry: Wow, you guys worship an unexploded nuclear bomb?
Mutant: It's mainly a christmas and easter thing.<br />
'''Appeared''': [[I Second that Emotion|2ACV01]]
'''Appeared''': [[I Second that Emotion|2ACV01]]
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== Events ==
== Events ==
===Origin of the Universe===
=== Origin of the Universe ===
The origin of the universe is a big part of most religions. It seems that [[Nibblonians]] had already existed for 17 years before the universe was created. [[Nibbler]] explained the creation of the universe to [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] (it was not revealed to viewers) and she responded with "Then the meaning of existence-- [Nibbler acknowledges.] So every religion is wrong!"
The origin of the universe is a big part of most religions. It seems that [[Nibblonians]] had already existed for 17 years before the universe was created. [[Nibbler]] explained the creation of the universe to [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] (it was not revealed to viewers) and she responded with "Then the meaning of existence-- [Nibbler acknowledges.] So every religion is wrong!"


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=== Xmas ===
=== Xmas ===
{{see|Xmas}}
{{see|Xmas}}
Xmas has lost all religious connotations since everyone fears [[Robot Santa Claus]] by 31th century.
Xmas has lost all religious, and even popular, connotations since the [[31st century]]. Everyone fears [[Robot Santa Claus]].


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Religion appears in many episodes of Futurama, though they're all fictional, except for Vodou.

Religions

Church of Trek

See Church of Trek.

This is the religion for fans of Star Trek.


First Amalgamated Church

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Created from the merging of major 20th century religions - Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism as well as agnosticism. Led by Father Changstein El-Gamal.


Order of the Binary Singularity

See Order of the Binary Singularity.

Is a minor robot religion in Chapek 9 that worships call (Creatrix) Mom the founder of Order of the Binary Singularity.


Oprahism

A mainstream religion, probably started by, or for, Oprah Winfrey.


Religion of Mutants

Over Christmas (suggesting they mutated before the second coming of Jesus) and Easter the Sewer Mutants gather in church to worship an unexploded nuclear bomb.


Robotology

Temple of Robotology.png
Main article: Robotology

A religion whose members are exclusively robots, Robotology has many customs. Sinners will be collected by the Robot Devil to spend eternity in Robot Hell, New Jersey. The religious text of Robotology is The Good Book 3.0.


Robot Judaism

Presumably a successor religion to Judaism. Little is known about the relations of Robot Judaism with other religions, but it is known that adherents of Robot Judaism believe that Robot Jesus was built and a very well programmed Robot, but not the Messiah. Followers are known to keep some level of kosher. Shellfish and pork may not be consumed, though it is unknown if there are other dietary laws besides those mentioned. Keeping with Jewish practice, young Robots go through a rite of passage, which, instead of being called a "Bar" or "Bat Mitzvah", is the aptly named "Bot-Mitzvah".


Salvation Army

In "Xmas Time Is Fear", as a part of the armed forces, they collect weapons to give to the defenceless so they can be safe on Xmas Eve. However in "Robot Santa's Little Helpers", they behave much like they do in the 21st Century, except that they get donations at gunpoint.


Space Catholicism

Main article: Space Catholicism

Led by the Space Pope. Nothing else known.


The Monks of Dschubba

Main article: Monks of Dschubba

Believe that God exists somewhere in the depths of space. Built a powerful radio telescope in the Himalayas to try and find him. Fry managed to reach a being similar to this, who then sent Bender back to Earth. The Monks have been searching for 700 years. Strictly non-violent.


Vodou/Voodoo

Vodou, the only non-fictional religion to appear in Futurama, has become a mainstream religion by the 31st century. This may have something to do with the increased number of zombies and may have been brought on by the birth of Zombie Jesus or popularized by the Chanukah Zombie. This religion originally started in West Africa and has spread throughout the world.


Yivo's Religion

Main article: Yivo's Religion

This was created by Yivo and many humans joined it, led by Fry.

Religious Figures

Creatrix

Main article: Mom

The Order of the Binary Singularity seem to worship Mom as their creator deity and refer to her as the "Creatrix". They have her image engraved in their temple's stained glass windows.


Space Pope

Main article: Space Pope

Zombie Jesus

Baby Zombie Jesus?

Info: Zombie Jesus appears to be a zombie version of Jesus who exists separate from the original and seems to have a very different and odd origin. He has not been seen in the series, but is often mentioned by The Professor. He is featured in The Story of Xmas in the comics. Unlike the original, he seems to have been born as a zombie, with the birth having taken place in the future and at his birth a fembot and an alien octopus were present.
Quote - Fry: I feel like I was mauled by Jesus.
Mentioned: 2ACV12; 2ACV13; 4ACV04; 6ACV21; US#006
See also: Category:Zombies


Regular Jesus

Zoidberg impersonating Jesus

Info: The standard Christian version of Jesus exists alongside (but separate from) the zombie and robot versions. People in the future know enough about him that they recognize Zoidberg's Jesus costume as such (and don't call him "Zombie Jesus"). The second coming of Jesus apparently took place in 2443 and for some unknown reason several video tapes were destroyed during the event. It is unclear what role the figure of Regular Jesus plays in modern religion, such as Space Catholicism and the First Amalgamated Church.
Quote - Zoidberg (as Jesus): [Running away] I help those who help themselves!
Appeared: 1ACV12, 3ACV03, 4ACV04, BG, 6ACV05, 7ACV20; SABF16 (mentioned in speech only)
See also: Category:Prophets


Robot Jesus

Main article: Robot Jesus

Unexploded Nuclear Bomb

Unexploded Nuclear Bomb

Info: Apparently the central icon of religion in the sewers, and an obvious reference to Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Its followers are rather lax in their beliefs and mainly only worship on certain religious holidays (Christmas and Easter).
Quote Fry: Wow, you guys worship an unexploded nuclear bomb? Mutant: It's mainly a christmas and easter thing.
Appeared: 2ACV01

Events

Origin of the Universe

The origin of the universe is a big part of most religions. It seems that Nibblonians had already existed for 17 years before the universe was created. Nibbler explained the creation of the universe to Leela (it was not revealed to viewers) and she responded with "Then the meaning of existence-- [Nibbler acknowledges.] So every religion is wrong!"


Star Wars trek

Main article: Star Wars trek

Xmas

See Xmas.

Xmas has lost all religious, and even popular, connotations since the 31st century. Everyone fears Robot Santa Claus.