5. The Church Of Euthanasia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcZ536H5U5w Lets change gears a bit from the feel-good Jedi and look at the Church of Euthanasia. This church, on it's own website lists its purpose like this: "a non-profit educational foundation devoted to restoring balance between Humans and the remaining species on Earth." Their one commandment is "Thou shalt not procreate" and membership in the church is seen as a vow not to do so. In case you're wondering, if you've already had a child, you can still join so long as you promise not to have anymore. Their reasons, in their own words:
"The Human population is increasing by one million every four days. This is a net increase of 95 million per year, the current population of Mexico. Even major wars or epidemics hardly dent this rate of growth, and modern wars also have tremendous environmental consequences. It is for these practical reasons, as well as moral ones, that we support only voluntary forms of population reduction. The Church has only one commandment, and it is "Thou Shalt Not Procreate." In addition, we have four "pillars" or principles, which are Suicide, Abortion, Cannibalism and Sodomy. Note that cannibalism is only required for those who insist on eating flesh, and is strictly limited to consumption of the already dead. Also note that sodomy is defined as any sexual act not intended for procreation"
The church's FAQ page informs potential followers that if they wish to kill themselves, they should do so after joining the church, so they qualify for sainthood.