Calathumpian
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Calathumpian, also spelled "callothumpian", "carathumpian" and "calisthumpian", is used in a non-judgmental way to describe a religion or philosophy when it is relatively original, held by a small group, personally assembled, or not institutionalized. In addition it is sometimes used as a non-specific example of a religious or political persuasion. For instance "just because a Caluthumpian believes 'x', does not make it right".
Calasthumpian (possibly apocryphal origin from Latin “calathus” which comes from Greek "κάλαθος" = rubbish bin
) is a description applied, sometimes pejoratively, to individuals who believe things that mainstream believers (at that time and place) tend to regard as rubbish.
Kallithumpiams (from Greek καλός λίθος, decorative stone fragments, leftover from building blocks?) split with the Independent Order of Rechabites (IOR) friendly society, as most marching band
members parted from or never joined the IOR (although a membership overlap continued for generations). Callithumpian societies or bands spread with the gold-rushes around the Pacific during the mid-19th century, as their tolerance of diversity amongst members (e.g. pro-, anti- or neutral on prohibition) particularly suited these transitory populations.
In Pacific countries, Callothumpian has a more general meaning of any set(s) of minority philosophical, religious, political, etc, beliefs not covered by specified categories, e.g. Mr John Howard
(Australian House of Representatives
Hansard, 1993 Oct 21) —"With regard to the service on 11 November next for the entombment of the Unknown Soldier
, . . . these occasions have always been in the Australian tradition: Liberal, Labor, National Party, Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Callithumpian, whatever one likes. They have never been exclusively one party, one denomination."
Calasthumpian (possibly apocryphal origin from Latin “calathus” which comes from Greek "κάλαθος" = rubbish bin
Waste container
A waste container is a container for temporarily storing refuse and waste. Different terms are in use, depending on the language area, the design and material and the respective site .The most general terms are waste receptacle and container bin.Common terms include dustbin ,...
) is a description applied, sometimes pejoratively, to individuals who believe things that mainstream believers (at that time and place) tend to regard as rubbish.
Kallithumpiams (from Greek καλός λίθος, decorative stone fragments, leftover from building blocks?) split with the Independent Order of Rechabites (IOR) friendly society, as most marching band
Marching band
Marching band is a physical activity in which a group of instrumental musicians generally perform outdoors and incorporate some type of marching with their musical performance. Instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments...
members parted from or never joined the IOR (although a membership overlap continued for generations). Callithumpian societies or bands spread with the gold-rushes around the Pacific during the mid-19th century, as their tolerance of diversity amongst members (e.g. pro-, anti- or neutral on prohibition) particularly suited these transitory populations.
In Pacific countries, Callothumpian has a more general meaning of any set(s) of minority philosophical, religious, political, etc, beliefs not covered by specified categories, e.g. Mr John Howard
John Howard
John Winston Howard AC, SSI, was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007. He was the second-longest serving Australian Prime Minister after Sir Robert Menzies....
(Australian House of Representatives
Australian House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Parliament of Australia; it is the lower house; the upper house is the Senate. Members of Parliament serve for terms of approximately three years....
Hansard, 1993 Oct 21) —"With regard to the service on 11 November next for the entombment of the Unknown Soldier
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier refers to a grave in which the unidentifiable remains of a soldier are interred. Such tombs can be found in many nations and are usually high-profile national monuments. Throughout history, many soldiers have died in wars without their remains being identified...
, . . . these occasions have always been in the Australian tradition: Liberal, Labor, National Party, Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Callithumpian, whatever one likes. They have never been exclusively one party, one denomination."