Yes, Your Cosmic Bunniness: Being at One with Your Inner Bunny

I actually like this idea. It is soft, warm and furry. The Church of the Cosmic Bunny is seven years old now, and while it is more of a movement than a tax-exempt religious group recognized by the federal government, it is a unique alternative system for those who prefer to be, well, unique. Speaking as someone who has a bunny outlook on life (which is at times furry; at other times, both furry and golden) I figured this movement is definitely for me. I don't think of being in touch with my inner bunny every time I eat a romaine heart chopped up with some tomato and cucumber slices, though. I also think of my inner bunny when inhaling the fresh air outside, feeling the warm sunshine on my face, and grooming myself. Bunnies are well groomed animals. Like cats, they will lick themselves clean, although I prefer to use a washcloth instead of my tongue for this purpose.

The Bunny Church doctrine is sound and based on common sense. There is a Bunny Golden Rule and a Bunny Set of Ethics that are quite easy to follow. Organic, clean living guides church members to help maintain a healthy planet and living quarters. Members are discouraged from doing what Peter Rabbit used to do: raid other people's gardens. Now it is much easier for humans since we can drive down to the grocery store and purchase fresh produce there - although supporting the local farmer's market is recommended, too. Hoarding the leafy and orange veggies is not necessary; sharing is a sign of true bunniness. In other words, if you see a hungry fellow bunny church member, share your carrots and tomatoes with him or her. Bunnies eschew the damaging substances but an occasional drink with a meal is fine. Of course, real rabbits of the lepus species should never, ever be given even so much as a drop of alcohol; it just doesn't jive with their digestive systems. Above all, being fuzzy to others is of prime importance, too. Who doesn't enjoy being touched by the warm fuzzies that only the Cosmic Bunny can bring?

Members of the church are not required to be vegetarians but the church does provide some healthy eating guidelines, which is important in this day and age of fast food. And since neither McDonald's nor Burger King serves whole carrots or romaine hearts, it does well to stock up on some fresh vegetables for consumption throughout the day.

It is said that those who allow their Inner Bunny to shine through exhibit a pair of long, soft ears that can be seen by other believers, and especially children. This can happen at any time, from being out in your yard tending to the garden, to being on a crowded bus. So don't be surprised if one day someone looks up at you and points while saying the words, "Look! Bunny ears!" It only means that your Inner Bunny is shining through.

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