Are You a Beingist?
Beingism is a philosophy of life based on rationality and compassion for
oneself and others. It is nondogmatic, progressive, and atheistic.
You might be a Beingist if you believe:
• Reason and science are our best means of understanding the universe.
• Everything that exists is natural — nothing is supernatural.
• Ethical values are subjective, but nevertheless very important to people.
• There's no such thing as free will, and causality appears to play a significant role in the way our world operates.
Other premises include:
• Everyone wants to be happy and have a fulfilling life.
• Although suffering is sometimes unavoidable, no one deserves to feel pain.
• People are generally more likely to be happy in a culture where they can exercise choice over their lives.
• We all benefit to some extent from the success of others, and with effort and patience, society can be structured such that this is even more the case.
If you agree with these ideas and you wish to call yourself a Beingist, then you are one. Please join us! If, on the other hand, you¹re not sure about some of it — or if you just flat out disagree — let¹s communicate.
What is Beingism.org?
We are an online community of passionate, thoughtful
people who believe that the consistent application of reason leads
to a secular, progressive, and compassionate philosophy of life. We
hold that all beings share an interest in their own happiness, and
that compassion for others is often instrumental in attaining happiness.
We also hold that the creation of systems that institutionalize compassion
is the key to creating a society that is maximally free and fair to
all beings. While we reject the idea that there is any utopian cure
for our world's ills, we believe that better solutions to complex
problems can be found by using science and research in an effort to
understand causes and consequences. [more]
We also recognize that for most people, including ourselves, conflicts
between compassion and self-interest exist, and that living ethically
can be difficult. As a partial remedy, we join together as members
of a supportive community to pursue not only the happiness of others,
but also our own.
While Beingism's most fundamental premises as described above are
unlikely to change, our philosophy is organic, evolving as its adherents
and debaters discuss it. We welcome new ideas, just as we welcome
new members to our community. Join us for discussion
and debate,
activism and aid.
