In Sweden file sharing is registered as a religion

Symbols of Kopimism

The church of kopimismo has managed to be recognized  official religion in Sweden.This religion considers sacred symbol commands a CTRL + C and CTRL + V (copy and paste) and believe that copying and sharing information is 'the best and most beautiful thing there'. In this way, they hope to secure the downloading and copying files by freedom of religion.

Kopimismo founder, Isak Gerson, a few months ago asked to be granted the official status to their religion (which already has over 3,000 followers) in the country, which just got.

The kopimistas consider copying the information from a person is a token of appreciation, "that someone thinks you've done something good." According to their beliefs, communication is sacred and must be respected: "It is a direct sin monitor and eavesdrop on people." And now they could get the Swedish government protect these and other ideas through freedom of worship.

Thus, principles such as 'all knowledge for all', 'seeking knowledge is sacred', 'circulation of knowledge is sacred' and 'the act of copying is sacred' may have to be respected in the country now that the kopimismo it's official.

However, this point has not been easy, because to achieve it had to formalize the way they pray or meditate, for example. However, despite this achievement, Gerson acknowledged that remains  TorrentFreak  'legal stigma around the copy'.

"Many people are still concerned about going to jail for copying and mix. I hope in thename of Kopimi to change that," he said. Also wanted to encourage all citizens toshare files, whether or not followers of the religion.

'Throughout history, "explained the official web kopimismo' various groups around theworld have been persecuted by oppressors. Since then they have taken refuge in religion and have wished for a peaceful coexistence. No threats or harassment. "

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