Discordian Sects
The Beautiful Chaos of Organized Disorganization
What is a Discordian Sect?
In Discordianism, sects (also called "cabals" or "covens") are groups of Discordians who have banded together around a particular interpretation, practice, or comedic focus within the broader Discordian tradition.
Unlike other religions where sects often form due to disagreements, Discordian sects celebrate the diversity of chaos. Each sect is equally valid, equally absurd, and equally holy.
Notable Historical Sects
The Paratheo-Anametamystikhood Of Eris Esoteric (POEE)
The original Discordian sect, founded by Mal-2 himself. POEE is devoted to the worship of Eris and the promulgation of Discordian philosophy. Their symbol is the Sacred Chao.
The Erisian Liberation Front (ELF)
Dedicated to "Operation Mindfuck" — the practice of causing others to question their assumptions about reality through creative pranks, hoaxes, and culture jamming.
The Legion of Dynamic Discord (LDD)
The LDD focuses on active participation in the world, seeking to spread discord through direct action and engagement with the Aneristic forces of order.
The Bavarian Illuminati
Either a vast global conspiracy controlling world events, or a Discordian joke taken too far, or both, or neither. Nobody is quite sure, which is rather the point.
Form Your Own Sect
As a Pope, you have the divine authority to form your own sect. There are no restrictions, no approval processes, and no membership minimums. Your sect is legitimate the moment you declare it to be so.
How to Form a Sect:
- Choose a Name — The more absurd, obscure, or serious-sounding, the better. Acronyms are traditional but not required.
- Declare Your Focus — What aspect of Discordianism does your sect emphasize? Absurdity? Pranks? Philosophy? Hot dogs? The number 5? It's up to you.
- Create Your Own Rituals — Make up holidays, ceremonies, and sacred practices. The more elaborate or ridiculous, the more authentic.
- Recruit (or Don't) — Your sect can have thousands of members or just you. Both are equally valid.
- Register with the Temple — List your sect here so other Discordians can find you (if you want to be found).
Important: Your sect is automatically in conflict and harmony with all other sects. This is not a bug, it's a feature.
"We Discordians must stick apart."
— The Principia Discordia