Amitism is the name given to a religious practice that emphasizes compassion in our relation to God’s creation, increasing one’s strength to make positive and beneficial change in our lives, and a clear vision of a better way to live. It’s a practice, a plan of action, its all about intentionally interacting in a compassionate way.

It is a religion in that its about our relationship to God. Its about prayer, sacrifice, understanding and worshipful celebration toward God. In this religion you are invited to observe ritual, pray often, and celebrate occasions that strengthen your relationship to God and God’s creation. The central focus of Amitism is relationships, not theology.

Amitism is a little different too, in that it does not have a sacred text, holy sites, or holy founders. It embraces the loving and joyful parts of all other religious traditions, it recognizes that each person relates to God in their own, personal way, and it believes therefore that each of us requires a slightly different religious connection to our God. Amitism recognizes that some people need, and benefit greatly from, sacred texts, holy locations, and a hierarchy of authority. Amitism does not believe its practice is for everybody, but it does invite everyone to participate in a more compassionate life. Amitism believes all religions are good to the extent they strengthen one’s benevolent and nurturing relationship to all God’s creation, and that the religion inspires a humble and joyful communion with God.

This practice does not have some of the structure that other faiths do, but that provides Amitism a freedom that can be a great blessing. It opens up a clear, unfettered relationship between you and God, and you and all other life. It allows you to concentrate your attention and intention on nurturance and increased potential. It uses compassion and caring as the measure of all though, habit and action, and in doing so, pulls us up from fear and into a freedom of will.

Because Amitism is about relationships and not about doctrine, it requires much of its practitioners. But it’s a joyful challenge, to strengthen our spirits in their interaction with God, and in their reaching out one-to-one with others. The Q & A page can give you a clearer idea on some important issues that Amitism addresses, but these answers are not finished, the discussion is not over. As long as God’s creation continues, the unfolding of our practice, and the potential for our growth, likewise proceeds.

Here’s to hoping you nurture this practice in your life, and in the world.

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