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Beliefs
Followers of Bro-ism, known as Bros, share a set of beliefs that they hold as essential. While Bro-ism is a belief system that stands on its own, it can be practiced along with various other religions. On its own, Bro-ism bears much resemblance to nihilism and atheistic Satanism, as well as anarchism.

Creeds
Creeds (from Latin credo meaning "I believe") are concise doctrinal statements or confessions, usually of religious beliefs.

Some of these core beliefs include Belief in the use of alcohol to find one's true self. Belief in the "day of suffering", the unholy day of Wednesday. Belief in the purity of the intoxicated mind.

The typical motto of the traditional Bro is along the lines of "I don't give a shit."

Alcohol
The core ritual that most Bros practice as a testament to their beliefs is known as "bro-ing out." This is achieved by the consumption of alcoholic beverages to take one to a place known as "bro-age." Those that have reached this sacred place are said to be "bro-ing." Bro-age is similar to the Buddhist concept of Nirvana, in that it is a state of being free from suffering. Bro-age can be achieved for varying lengths of time, depending on the individual Bro. As such, experiences while bro-ing can differ greatly from person to person.

Non-alcoholic Bro-ism
While most Bros focus on alcohol as a major part of their beliefs, there are those followers who do not use alcohol. Such Bros can still practice their beliefs by associating themselves with their alcohol using brethren. It is theorized by some that a person in a state of bro-age emanates bro-ness from their very aura, and as a result of this, a Bro that does not drink may also bro out.

Day of Suffering
Another essential belief of the Bro is that of the Day of Suffering, which is Wednesday. In contrast to other religions, bro-ists do not have a holy day, but rather an unholy one. The original reasons for this are unknown, but in the modern age, Wednesday can impact the life of a Bro in a variety of ways. Some documented Wednesday-related events include

Sudden occurrence of strange illnesses Massive relationship/family problems General paranoia and worry Random exploding of the teeth

As a result of this, a common saying among Bros is "Fuck Wednesday."

History
The exact origins of the belief system known as Bro-ism is debated, although it is widely believed to have begun in the 1930's, shortly after the end of prohibition.1

Demographics
While Bro-ism can be practiced at any age, it is commonly done so by college age individuals both male and female. While exact numbers are unknown, it believed that there may be as many as 15.9 million Bros in the U.S. alone as of 2004.2