What Exactly Is Ozism?

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What Exactly Is Ozism?

By Stan Grimes
May 18, 2005

What exactly is Ozism? Ozism is a relatively new religion finding its roots in the marvelous old movie, “The Wizard of Oz.” Ozists as they call themselves believe that there is no god, in the traditional sense. Their god is a copycat of the Wizard, played by Frank Morgan in the original movie. The genesis of Ozism can be found in Kansas City, Kansas. A very remote area of Kansas City ironically called Munchville hosts the First Church of Oz.

What do Ozists believe in? In speaking with their founding father, Joseph Betting, I discovered a remarkable system of beliefs. The basic tenets of Betting’s church are quite simple:

1. A tornado will someday destroy everything in its path between the west coast and the east coast, between Canada and Mexico. Hence, the destruction of America will come in the form of a hurricane or a tornado.
2. God is simply the man hidden behind a curtain of deception. He creates all things by the simple touch of a button. He creates a deceptive world when reality doesn’t appeal to him.
3. Most people don’t like a quality in themselves and wish they had something better. Hence, the lion wants bravery, the tin man wants a heart, and the scarecrow wants a brain.
4. The Wicked Witch is a representation of evilness and does everything within her power to destroy humankind’s self-esteem.
5. Dorothy will someday rule the world, with her dog Toto by her side.
6. A purified America will form after the Holocaust (tornado/hurricane). Its streets will be made from gold much like the yellow brick road.
7. The Wizard will then make it all disappear with another touch of the button and the Garden of Eden will reappear in Munchville, Kansas.

Mr. Betting is known by the title of Second Wizard and is given a similar status in the Ozistic Church as Jesus has in the Christian Church. When I asked Second Wizard Betting what lies in the future for his newly found church. He replied, “We are growing at a terrific pace. My wife, Dorothy, and I have full intentions of taking our show on the road. Our opening hymn at each show will be the old Elton John hit, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.’” I subsequently asked the Second Wizard what significance the song had. He smiled and said, “Elton John is the real Wizard.”

It’s amazing what some people will come up with just to receive press. Of course, CNN hasn’t got a hold on this story yet, but if they do, I can guarantee Mr. Betting will rank right up there with Jennifer Wilbanks, Brittany Spears, and Charlie Brown. I must go now. “I’m off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

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