Knotism: A Rational Philosophy

Last edited 11/23/2024

A Trefoil knot has three lobes but is one solid piece. It can’t be untied without cutting it.

Likewise, reality as a human experiences it has three interconnected aspects. Mind, Body and Soul. For our purpose I’m defining ‘soul’ as our interpersonal connections.

And like the trefoil knot, one lobe cannot exist without the other two:

• The human mind is inseparably intertwined with the physical body.
• Human consciousness is affected and influenced by the world around us, especially those we spend the most time with.

Where did we come from?

Life on earth first began around 4.5 billion years ago. Human evolution diverged from the other great apes approximately 4 million years ago. For hundreds of thousands of years humans existed solely in small hunter-gatherer tribes. All Humans still fundamentally crave this social structure based on mutual aid.

Why are we here?

To savor and celebrate our existence together.

What happens after you die?

Mortality is as essential to what makes us human as eating and breathing. Denial of this devalues human existence.

We are all shaped by and in turn shape the lives of those around us and live on in the shape our society takes.

What are Knotism's opinions of other religions?

Knotism is incompatible with any religion that claims to reward its followers with immortality or any that condones hatred or violence.

What is the purpose of this philosophy?

To provide a supportive community to like minded individuals.

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