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! colspan="2" | Matrixism
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! Family
| Modern / Fiction-based or popular-culture-inspired religion
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! Origin region
| Internet-based communities influenced by The Matrix
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! Founding period
| 21st century CE
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! Estimated adherents
| Unknown; reported as a small online movement.
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'''Matrixism''' is a modern religion or spiritual movement inspired by The Matrix films, using themes of illusion, awakening, choice, messianism, and liberation as religious symbols.

== Overview ==

Matrixism, sometimes called the Path of the One, is a modern example of a popular-culture-inspired or hyper-real religious movement. It draws on The Matrix, philosophical ideas about reality and illusion, and other spiritual sources. It should be distinguished from ordinary fandom: some people have treated Matrixist ideas sincerely, while others discuss the movement as an example of internet-era invented religion.

== Key beliefs ==

* Reality may be interpreted through themes of illusion, awakening, and liberation
* The figure of the One can function as a messianic or symbolic archetype
* Choice, red-pill imagery, and truth-seeking are central motifs
* Popular culture can provide religious myth and symbolic language
* Beliefs vary widely and may be serious, playful, or philosophical

== Practices ==

* Reading or viewing The Matrix as sacred or symbolic narrative
* Meditation on awakening and illusion
* Online discussion of philosophy and spirituality
* Use of Matrixist symbols or statements
* Personal ethical reflection on choice and truth

== Places of worship ==

* Online community
* Private study group
* Film discussion or symbolic ritual space
* No universal temple

== Sacred texts ==

* The Matrix films as inspirational source material
* Matrixist statements or manifestos
* Philosophical writings on reality and illusion
* Comparative religious texts

== Holidays and observances ==

* No universal calendar
* Film release anniversaries in some circles
* Community-defined observances
* Personal awakening milestones

== Branches and related traditions ==

* [[Jediism]] - Another modern religion inspired by popular culture.
* [[Simulationism]] - A related worldview concerned with reality as simulation.
* [[New Religious Movements]] - A broad category for modern religious innovation.

== See also ==

* [[Religion]]
* [[Theology]]
* [[Philosophy of religion]]
* [[New Religious Movements]]
* [[Unaffiliated and Secular Worldviews]]
* [[Technotheism]]

[[Category:Religions]]
[[Category:New Religious Movements]]
[[Category:Fiction-based religions]]