THE
PHILOSOPHY OF NATRANISM
"My
father always told me never to trust a person whose system of thought has a
name." George Carlin, American Comedian
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Natranist
philosophy can be characterized by the following attributes:
Naturalistic spirituality: Natranism
is a naturalistic philosophy, i.e. it rejects the idea of the existence of
supernatural beings or deities and affirms that the universe or nature is all
that exists and is real, that nature is
of a whole, and that we are part of the natural realm. Thus, Natranism derives
its spirituality on wholly naturalistic grounds. It regards nature, life and the universe as
the source and focus of religious and spiritual feelings. Nature is the proper
object of reverence and joyful celebration, and regarded as the only real divinity
with feelings of awe, belonging, and recognition of its tremendous power,
beauty and mystery. These feelings are
what constitute the experience of divinity. Natranism
believes that such a regard for the cosmos is a very powerful and beneficial
attitude to possess and with which to approach life. It sets the foundation for the overall
positive and constructive attitude of Natranism. Natranism seeks to foster a mind that is alert to vibrant
reality. The meaning of life is found in an individual's relationships with the cosmos and with other humans. Rather than
in an afterlife and a place beyond death, Natranism
asserts that here and now, in this life and in this place, the divine can be
found and experienced face-to-face.
Transhumanist outlook: Natranism
considers the complete realization of human personality and the achievement of
happiness to be the purpose of a human's life.
It encourages the individual to engage in a continuous search for
self-improvement and self-transformation.
People can acquire purpose in life and maximize their long-term
happiness through developing their physical and mental talents, and using those
talents for the service of humanity. Natranism believes in perpetual progress and holds a belief
that humanity can take charge of its own evolution and develop in ways to
enhance the quality of life through the intelligent application of science and
technology. Natranism
denies the assumption that human nature and the human condition is constant and
unchanging, and affirms that it is possible and desirable to overcome all
biological limitations so as to become even more than human. This means humans
who have been augmented technologically to be physically stronger, mentally
more intelligent, possessing longer life spans, even possibly living elsewhere
in space. Natranism
values constant learning and exploration, and seeks continual improvement,
physically, intellectually, psychologically and ethically in ourselves and our
societies.
Anarchist vision: Natranism seeks to progress towards an ideal conception of
the just society as a free, democratic and universal society that is
egalitarian – politically, socially, and economically - wherein people
cooperate voluntarily for mutual benefit.
In this society, the separation between government and civil society has
been removed by everyone governing themselves through direct democratic
participation. Natranism
supports social orders that foster freedom of speech, action and
experimentation, and opposes discrimination and authoritarian social
control. Natranism
asserts that each individual is born free and asserts a belief in basic human
rights such as the right to life, free thought, free speech and civil liberties
integral to free enquiry, such as free press and voluntary association. Natranism asserts
that social equality is the best context in which individual liberty can
flourish and in which individuals can govern and manage themselves. Natranism hopes for
a society in which war, poverty, crime and environmental degradation have
ceased and where the natural and proper relationship between people is one of
sympathy, affection, co-operation and harmony, as well as a respect for
individual rights. The vision is of a
society where each individual can belong, seek happiness and attain self-realisation in peace.
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