Aletheism, the Religion of Truth (TM)

Aletheism, the Religion of Truth (TM) 

Original Article/ Concept by John E. Billings,

10/27/2011; cf. also Dr. Kerry Spackman, "Aletheist.com"

from the Greek, aletheia: n. truth, transparency, clarity


Aletheism is the search for, obedience to, and defense of, Truth. Truth is defined as the most reasonable conclusion from the best available evidence. The concept of Aletheism was developed independently during the year 2011, by John E. Billings and Dr. Kerry Spackman (q.v.).

With the trademark (TM), Aletheism represents the organized Religion of Truth (TM). This concept of Alethesim was developed by John E. Billings during October, 2011.  


The Four Principles of Aletheism are discussed below.

1.0 Data Locuta Est, Causa Finita Est. “When the Evidence has Spoken, the Case is Closed.” This is the core of Aletheism: when sufficient evidence is presented, the problem is solved, the idea is proven true or false, and the matter is settled. Data, evidence, and facts are sacred in Aletheism.

1.1 Aletheists always welcome new evidence, because it will either confirm their understanding, or correct them toward the Truth. Therefore, Aletheism can rightly be called the Religion of Truth (TM), simply because it is based solely, squarely and securely on the best available evidence. Aletheists are the most fortunate of people, for they have found the path to Truth.

2.0 All ideologies, including faith-based religions and political systems, are false. Ideologies are systems of beliefs, based on opinions, traditions, or imagination. They have little connection to reality, and often try to suppress it. In some cases, such as the magnificent female scientist of antiquity, Hypatia (q.v.), ideologists will martyr those who follow Truth. 


2.1 Ideologies also include any so-called “science” and skepticism which deny a priori that there may be metaphysical realities, simply because humans cannot yet examine them. This is just mystophobia (the irrational fear of the unknown or paranormal), and not true science.

2.2. Whether god-affirming (Christianity, Islam, etc) or god-denying (Atheism), ideologies are belief systems, based on opinions and not on evidence. Thus they cannot lead the seeker to Truth. Aletheism is the way to approach Truth, because it is based on factual evidence.

2.3 Ideology is backward thinking; it begins with a concept or doctrine (often erroneously called a "theory"), and either denies, suppresses, or manipulates any evidence to the contrary in order to maintain the ideological structure. The ideology takes more importance than any evidence, the well-being of others, or even the host's own life. Thus ideologies behave like mental parasites, and cause humanity inestimable harm.

2.4 Aletheism is free of ideological parasites, whether they be religious, political, or traditional. Aletheistic thinking begins with data: the best available evidence. It then reasons from that evidence to the most logical conclusion. Thus Aletheism is correct, forward thinking.

2.5 Aletheism does produce valid theories in the scientific sense. There are two levels of conclusions: those which are approximately 90% verifiable, and those which are 100% verifiable. Conclusions verified by about 90% of the evidence can be called "beyond reasonable doubt" (BRD); the 10% remaining evidence may be error or anomaly. These ~90% conclusions work well enough in one's daily living.

2.6 On the other hand, Aletheistic conclusions verified by 100% of the evidence have the force of true, scientific theories. They have survived rigorous examination as well as critical debate. The least evidence against the conclusion, causes it to be re-examined and either altered to fit the data, or entirely rejected. In this case, the Aletheistic process of gathering evidence, reasoning upon it, and concluding from it, must begin again.

3.0. Ideoclasm is the doorway to Aletheism. Ideoclasm simply means smashing the aspiring Aletheist's beliefs, including especially religious and political beliefs, on the solid rock of evidence. The ideoclastic process must be totally honest and transparent; in fact, one of the definitions of "aletheia" is transparency. 


3.1 Aspirants to Aletheism must humbly accept the smashing of their beliefs; they must sustain the loss of most of them, if they are to become Aletheists. Ideoclasm is a lifelong process, and the Aletheist should challenge his or her beliefs daily.


4.0 Truth is found in the observation and experience of Nature. The great astronomer Carl Sagan said, 
"A religion, old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faiths. Sooner or later, such a religion will emerge." (Pale Blue Dot, 1994) 


3.1 Aletheism represents this emergence; the Religion of Truth (TM) is based on the evidence and investigation of the wonders of Nature. In Aletheism, science gives birth to spirituality.