The Actual Religion
The Actual Religion, colloquially known as Actualism (as found in analytic philosophy), not to be confused with philosophical arguments of the same name, is a science-based religious movement that emphasizes practice and action. It is a Religion that complements, coexists and positively interacts with other faiths and beliefs. Adherents of Actualism are referred to as Actualists. Actualists worship their own deities, bring their own attitudes, characteristics and interests to the Actualist faith. Actualism fully supports, but does not preach, any "non-actual" concepts, or make claim to knowledge of such concepts. These concepts are not taught, nor are they discussed officially. These topics include eternal life, the meaning of life, or the existence of any god in particular. Ethical and moral requirements are not officially included in any doctrine, but are required through observation and practice of the main tenants of the religion, as set forth by the community of participants.
Actualism seeks to provide a more profound comprehension of whatever it is that one is after by reducing the amount of faith required for understanding the nature, cause and purpose of their desires. It inspires individuals to identify needs and wants heretofore unattained in life and works to furnish them through communal giving and support.
On the whole, what is explored is the idea of progress, not perfection. If anything, what is promoted is truth, fact, rationality, and common sense. It is believed that by challenging assumptions, inviting a change of logic and encouraging a more complete, meaningful encounter with modern reality, that which seemingly eludes us in the present is actually well within our reach.
As a faith, Actualism is largely self evolving, self regulating, self correcting and continuously transforming and emerging. It is fully inclusive and unrestrictive to belonging, provided one is open minded and respectful of other people, art and the environment. It encourages and embraces diversity, leading to a higher degree of representativeness, from which more and more can be offered, as well as additional perspectives to draw from, thereby increasing the efficacy of the entire process.
Ideology
The central tenants of Actualism are as follows:Intentional Communication
Of chief concern are barriers in communication (physical, emotional, intuitive, cultural, socioeconomic, gender).Achieving a certain harmony of self is wholly dependent upon the systematic deconstruction of these barriers, and it is only after they start to crumble that a true, meaningful transition of mind and body can begin to take place.
Authenticity
Devotion to authenticity is of the utmost importance in life.By accentuating and replicating the good, eradicating or eroding the bad, and satisfying that which is lacking, one begins to reach a level of genuineness, integrity, truth, sincerity and clarity that was previously unattainable. The embodiment of authenticity is believed to be happiness, wisdom, health and wellness.
Self-actualization
Self-actualization, or self-realization, is a universal impulse that is most efficiently fulfilled within a community.Reaching one's full potential relies heavily upon obtaining unprejudiced, impartial, objective criticism and support, which can only be gained by interacting constructively with others. This support shall never come at the expense of one's freedom of choice and/or expression.
Equality
Everyone is equal.Within each of us lies something powerfully unique and vital to offer the rest of the world. Treating each other as unconditional equals is the only way to ensure a constant, perfect, free-flowing exchange of individual wealth and beauty.
