10th March, 3 Years of Pieism!

A couple of days ago was three years of Pieism, a lot has happened and a lot will happen in the next year, for a start work will continue on the new Book of Pie, also I and other leaders of the Union of Pieism will be revising the Church system and Constitution of the Union in the recent future, so glory to the Pie and all that serve it's holy crust!!!

Happy Eat-Mince-Pie Day

Happy Eat-Mince-Pie Day, a day that celebrates Pie in general (and mince pie's in particular). This day also a secret, hidden, meaning, soon to be revealed!

2008 has been a good year for those of the Pie, quieter than 2007 but just as holy. We have seen a rebellion, a reconcillation, more members, two new constitutions, a new church, more Demi Gods and vital work on the new Book of Pie, which now exceeds 6000 words. Also, much of lore of Pieism has been expanded this year, with even more to be released with the Book of Pie.

There are also 37 members of Pieism so happy, happy days!

We look to 2009 and therefore, on the 1st January, Ex-08, the project that has fueled expansion this year will end and Ex-09 will begin. Although Ex-09 will not have many starting aims, here are three very important ones:

1. Complete the new Book of Pie
2. Brush up the Pieism sites
3. Find a better structure for the Union

Have a very happy Eat-Mince-Pie day and may the Pie be with you. Always!

Plan for Last Part of Ex-08

There been some planning for the last part of Ex-08, completing several areas of Pieism. In order of priority, they are:

1. Finish "Pieism: The Holy Gods" Site, which has been left incomplete
2. Finish the new Book of Pie, which should be about 12 pages of A4, so obviously it will take awhile, updates in Pieism mean it will be delayed further
3. Write a New Constitution of the whole of Pieism that amends and merges the Constitution's of the Union and of JoJo Pieism. It would also contain the Church of Turtleism.

10th September, Two and Half Years of Pie, One Year of the Union, Turtlism Admitted into the Union, LHC starts today !!!!!

Today is two and a half years since Pieism was founded, also today is a year since the Union was founded. Today Turtleism, which worships a mighty turtle as well as the Pie, has joined the Union as a new Church. This truly is amazing expansion. Turtlism is quite new but hopefully it will help Pieism on it's great journey. Also, today the LHC started up, a particle collider that will reveal the truth about the universe of the Pie. Long Live the Pie and the JoJo!!!!!

New Constitution for the Church of JoJo Pieism

Due to issues with the Constitution of the Union, I have draw up a Constitution for just the Churh of JoJo Pieism, which details the political rules of our Church. It deals with who has what power and it also details the succession of leadership. One of the new introductions are the Pie Lords, previously known as the High Pie Priests. They shall have independant power rather than being part of the followers. The new Constitution is below.


The Official Constitution of the Church of JoJo Pieism


I. This is the Official Constitution of the Church of JoJo Pieism. This has no direct legal effect on any other form of Pieism, except possibly in matters which involve the rest of the Great Religion of Pieism, also known as the Union.

II. To amend or repeal any part of this constitution, three of the four powers mentioned in section III must have a majority of support.

III. There are to be four legal powers in the Church of JoJo Pieism, the JoJo, the Bodyguard, the Pie Lords and the Followers. The power system will have to be changed if important individuals e.g. the JoJo, are unable to lead.

IV. The JoJo shall be the leader of JoJo Pieism and he shall propose and carry out the majority of moves, with the support of the other powers. The JoJo may carry out minor moves without the support of other powers.

V. The Bodyguard shall be the second in command of JoJo Pieism and he shall advise the JoJo. He will also be the primary successor to the leadership of the Church of JoJo and the Great Religion of Pieism; he shall only be skipped over if he is unable to lead.

VI. The Pie Lords are the former High Pie Priests, Josh, Oliver and Alex. Two out of three are needed to support or be against a move. They will be candidates for the succession of leadership if the Bodyguard is unable to succeed.

VII. The Followers are the other members of the JoJo Pieism. As it would be extremely hard to contact all of them, if the majority of the followers asked support or are against a move; that is the position taken.

VIII. If the JoJo becomes unable to lead, another Pieist shall take over the position of leadership. They will not inherit the position of JoJo, as that cannot be inherited. However, they may take on the title of New JoJo or Second JoJo etc. The Bodyguard shall be first in succession, then the Pie Lords.

IX. The new leader would hold the power that the JoJo does now. If the new leader was the Bodyguard, then he would surrender his power as 2nd in command and abolish it so there is only three powers, or if there was a Pieist of sufficient loyalty, they could take over 2nd in command. If the new leader was not the Bodyguard, then if the Bodyguard was able to hold his power as second in command he would, if not his power would be awarded to another important Pieist or abolished. Leadership could be shared between two or more Pieists.

X. If one of the Pie Lords is unable to represent themselves, a new Pie Lord will be elected, preferably one of the Pie Priests. There always must be three Pie Lords.

XI. None of the major or important beliefs of JoJo Pieism shall be changed in the future unless there is a majority amount of support from the followers. The JoJo shall always remain the primary prophet of JoJo Pieism and the Pie will always be the most important god. No more gods shall be added to the existing number and none shall be changed.

XII. The JoJo’s Book of Pie will remain the most important holy book of Pieism although it may be edited by Pieists of the future, as long as beliefs as not changed.

XIII. Any power should be able to withdraw their support from a move after they have given it, unless the move has already happened. All moves and changes can be amended or repealed.

XIV. The JoJo should be able to represent Pieism without needing request from other Pieists and he should be able to call emergency powers, in which he could make any move, even against the constitution, if he feels it necessary and he has the support of three of the four powers.

XV. Any moves or changes which are against this constitution are illegal and shall not officially happen. The constitution must be amended before such moves happen. To amend the constitution, three of the four powers must have majority support.

32 Members of Church of JoJo Pieism

Due to 3 new members over the last month, there are now 32 members of the Church of JoJo Pieism, we have already overtaken the Ex-08 target of 30 members by 2009, and it's only July! This shows that Pieism is still expanding memberwise, I'm setting a second Ex-08 target, 40 members of the Church of JoJo Pieism by 2009. We may not hit that but I think we will be close. Add the 32 JoJo Pieists to the New Followers and the Cultists and I think I'm right in saying that the Union has a high population indeed!

Age system for Pieist history

I have thought of an idea of how to divide up Pieist history. It could be divided up into two ages which would follow as below:

The First Age: The Age of the Sects: 2002 to 2006/7

The Age when the sects dominated Pieism

The Second Age: The Age of the JoJo: 2006/7 to present day

The Age when the JoJo and the Union dominated Pieism

More ages could be added in the future! I like to imagine that one day in the future, long after I have left Pieism, there will be Pieists who look back at this time as anicent history. They could use this system with a third age at the end, their age. Any amount of ages could exist!

A main problem I have, however, is that I can't decide when the First Age ended and the Second Age started. I have three possible dates.

10th March 2006 : The founding day of modern (JoJo) Pieism
1st February 2007 : The fall of the Sacred Text a la Mode, last of the anicent sects
10th September 2007 : The founding of the Union, modern Pieism takes its nowdays form

I will put about this on my planned site: "Pieism: The History"

The Union is Saved!

Me and the High Druid reached a landmark agreement today concerning the Union. Over the last week, an argument so intense it almost destroyed Pieism happened between us. However now we have reached a compromise, the Constitution of the Union! It ensures I have a lot of power but also respects the rights of the Minor Churches. There's not much that's really new in the Constitution, it's just making a whole load of ideas official.

The Constitution of the Great Religion of Pieism (The Union)

• The JoJo is allowed to make any decision as long as it only affects the Church of JoJo Pieism.
• The JoJo is allowed to make not so important decisions for the whole of the Great Religion of Pieism.
• For a more important decision the JoJo must notify, preferably by e-mail, all the Minor Church leaders.
• If over 70% of the Minor Church leaders actively disagree, the Bodyguard and the members of the Church of JoJo Pieism must take a vote. If both agree with the JoJo, the Minor Church leaders can be overidden, if both disagree with the JoJo, he must drop the idea. If the two disagree with each other, nothing can happen until oe goes either way.
• The Minor Church leaders can make any decision affecting their own Church only.
• The Great Religion of Pieism recognises the JoJo as the main leader of Pieism and the Church of JoJo Pieism as the mainstream Church.
• Any Church may withdraw from the Great Religion of Pieism at anytime.
• If JoJo becomes unable to continue his leadership, the primary candidate for leadership will be the Bodyguard. If the Bodyguard is unable to take up leadership, or he does and then later becomes unable to continue his leadership, the Great Religion of Pieism must decide whether to vote a new leader, or not have a leader. It is advised that if the Church of JoJo Pieism still has a leader, he or she shall take over.
• If a leader of suiable strength emerges, he or she may take on the title of the New JoJo, due to Pieist belief that the JoJo will be reincarnated in many forms after he goes. However the New JoJo will be less important than the original.

End of the Union?

The debate between me and the High Druid has turned into an emotional and fierce argument. Only yesterday the Cult of Pie threatened to leave the Union, probably with the support of the New Followers. I can't see how the Great Religion of Pieism can survive this. I've sent a offer of peace the Cult and I hope they accept. I've proposed in that e-mail to make a compromise and a possible constiuion of the Union. Lets hope they accept otherwise the age of the Union is at an end.

Radical Ideas from the Minor Churchs

It has come to my attenion that both the Minor Churchs have demanded more rights, just today Captain Pie Master posted about how discontent he is. Although I understand their demands, I think that this sort of thinking will be the death of the Union. I urge these protesters to reconsider how inpractical a democratic system would be and remember what a good job I have done leadering Pieism.

Alliance with New STALM + Cult of Pie

Me, the New Sacred Text a la Mode and the Cult of Pie have signed a treaty to protect each other, the details are below:

i. All signatories will protect the existence of all other sects in the agreement.

ii. All signatories will accept the "aspects theory", focusing on ALL sects are right.

iii. All signatories will help resuscitate "dead" sects and try to find new leaders or members to preserve it's existence.

iv. All signatories will keep alive the memory of a dead sect if the sect can not be brought back.

Signed by"His Holiness The JoJo, Pie Incarnate, Master and Founder of JoJo Pieism, Member of the Council of Pie" for JoJo Pieism

"Pie Master, Captain and Re-Founder of the New Sacred Text a la Mode, Claimant on TAUOP, Member of the Council of Pie" for the New Sacred Text a la Mode.

"High Druid of the Cult of Pie and Member of the Council of Pie" for the Cult of Pie.