KLF: Chaos Magic Music Money

by J.M.R. Higgs

One such innovation was Hill and Thornley's invention of the concept of 'catmas.' Catmas are similar to dogmas, but they are considerably less rigid. Normal religions consider dogmas to be absolute, unquestionable truths. Discordians consider catmas to be absolute, unquestionable truths, for now at least. This is an approach that echoes the philosophy of the American writer Charles Fort, who in 1932 wrote that, “I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while.” Discordians understand that every catma may one day be discarded on the grounds that it is nonsense. Until that day comes, however, it should be accepted and respected. Some Discordians may even genuinely believe catmas on occasions, should the mood take them, but this is certainly not compulsory.