This website is dedicated to teach the purpose of the Dark Carnival. They believe their message is the message of the Gospels of Jesus Christ. Who would have thought a subculture generally associated with violence and crime has their own form of Christianity. Their heaven is called Shangri-La and there are weekly sermons based on the teachings of Christ. They even offer counseling. As a Catholic, I find this very disturbing.
The Reverends give sermons and sometimes change the gospel to fit into the juggalo life style, so fellow juggalos can better relate. To me it's like these people are Christians, they just change the words and add "juggalo" to the message. I wonder why they can't just be a part of a regular church instead of insisting on being different.
From watching the faith sermons and seeing people's comments to the posts, the only conclusion I can come up with is that they don't like the money aspect of the church. Which is understandable. The website also has a prayer request section, where I posted a prayer myself. I noticed no matter what these juggalos and juggalettes are saying, they always have love and support back. They could be confessing the worst moral sin in the world, but they are asking for forgiveness and love from the family. Every time they get a MMFCL or a Whoop Whoop.
Overall from joining this forum I've learned juggalos and juggalettes are no different than you and I. Where we would turn to our best friend for opinions and help, they have their juggalo family. The family is a support system. Someone is always there for you and always on your side. There is always a 'lo or 'lette ready to give you advice and let you know that you are loved. It's no different than close friends and family the rest of society turns to. The only difference: they love face-paint and generic soda.
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