Astronism



Astronism is an Astronic naturalistic organised philosophy or religion founded by Cometan on the principle of a cosmocentric worldview or cosmocentrism. This worldview teaches that consistent contemplation towards and religious devotion to "the stars" or The Cosmos is the superior form of world perception, especially above theocentric, geocentric, and anthropocentric worldviews.

Astronist eschatology teaches that when a person dies, they experience what is known as cosmosis. This process is largely taught and interpreted as a natural process, but depending upon a person's predetermined beliefs, they may choose to incorporate a spiritual element into what they believes happens during cosmosis. Otherwise, cosmosis is a naturally occurring process to all people when they die and essentially involves a person's physical reunion with The Cosmos, after which they cease to exist.

Further to this, an Astronist sees their central religious and philosophical life goal to become one with The Cosmos whilst they are still alive; essentially, achieve this cosmosis, or cosmic union before they die. This is known as astrosis and can be achieved only through consistent contemplation and by following and executing a set of chosen practices as part of an astrosis methodology.

Global religion of Astronism
Astronism is the world's youngest and 14th largest religion as of November 2019. Its adherents, primarily known as Astronists (collectively known as the Astrosa), generally believe in The Seven Tenets of Association along with a vast and complex combination of other concepts and beliefs. Astronism is most accurately described as a hybrid combining a balanced synthesis of religion and philosophy. As such, a strong tradition of philosophy exists within Astronism known as Astronist philosophy that remains integral to its belief system and its entire identity.

Astronic religions
Astronism belongs to a set of religions called the Astronic religions which is comprised of a collection of astronomical and nature-based religious beliefs that hold their origins in the Upper Paleolithic period of the Stone Age. This makes the Astronic tradition of religions the oldest in human history and it sits alongside the other traditions like the Dharmic, Abrahamic and Taoic traditions.