If Joseph Smith can create a religion that supposedly spawned from an angel who apparently directed him to a buried book of golden plates inscribed with a Christian history of ancient American civilizations, which he later published as the Book of Mormon, which in turn became the pretext for the Church of Christ (today known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), then I can propose the advent of a new religion. And that is precisely what I'm here to do.
This new religion is called Kobeism, and it is named after and founded upon Kobe Bean Bryant, who you may know is a five-time NBA champion and eventual Basketball Hall-of-Famer, currently playing in his 16th NBA season, all of which have come for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kobeism is far different than other mainstream religions. Kobeism does not have a distinguished place of worship, nor does it have any biblical scriptures from which people can derive its instructions. It also opposes affiliation with any political parties or special interest groups.
Rather, Kobeism simply suggests each of its followers do their individual best to maximize the following 24 (his jersey number) hours per day (as opposed to when it's convenient, like worshippers of other religions tend to exhibit):
1) Continuously strive for improvement and ultimately for perfection.
2) Combine your inherent potential with a diligent and perpetual work ethic, preparation and determination.
3) Lead by example.
4) Understand the demands of your surroundings and do what you can to adapt and evolve accordingly.
5) Use adversity as a means of motivation.
6) Develop a wide-ranging repertoire of talents so you cannot be easily defeated.
7) Never be content with your successes.
8) Don't back down from a challenge.
9) Perfect the fundamentals.
10) Stay true to yourself.
Of course, Kobeism may not be for everyone, but at the very least do know that it won't ridicule anyone for using contraceptives, getting an abortion or marrying someone of the same sex.
Thanks for reading - Josh
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