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Interested in finding a better way of life?

That is spiritually and emotionally satisfying,

as well as scientifically and historically valid?

That takes into account the realities of the modern world,

yet respects the best of our traditions?

The Foundation for a Reasonable Global Way aims to identify and promote reasonable global beliefs – in all knowledge domains – and reasonable global values based on those beliefs.

● We are looking for reasonable global beliefs in philosophy, science, history, religion and culture. [See our high level summary beliefs.]

● From these we work out reasonable value choices, for our personal lives and for our political actions. [see our core values at the Global Beliefs web site]

We are dedicated to advancing education in this area and advancing peace and reconciliation.

RELIGION?

If you come from a religious background we believe you can maintain respect for the best of your tradition by refining your understanding of the sacred and true.

If you are one of the “nones”, with no religious affiliation, or “spiritual but not religious”, or openly Atheist, Agnostic, Sceptic or Rationalist, you can maintain your position while exploring what values choices are reasonable, and how to find meaning.

We can show you a Reasonable Global Way that is both intellectually justifiable as well as emotionally and spiritually satisfying!

We believe this Way, our global beliefs and values are a viable alternative to traditional world religions.

Our companion site GlobalBeliefs.org has our current thoughts – our current analyses in all knowledge domains, and our proposed core global values. Click on the link to check it out.

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) decided that our Reasonable Global Way is NOT a religion, because we say there is no reason to believe in supernatural beings or things.

We can still be awed by the majesty of the universe, humbled by our apparent insignificance, grateful for our lives, loving towards others, and feel reverence.

We can still strive to feel at one with the universe and ourselves, to have spiritual experiences.

We are looking for supporters to help with this venture. Let us know if you’re interested. [How you can contribute now.]

We are exploring global beliefs and values that constitute a reasonable global way of life.

● After all, who would choose to be unreasonable?

● Why would you choose to believe things that aren’t true everywhere?

● Why would you adopt values that don’t apply everywhere?

We seek reasonable and global beliefs and values to guide us along our way.

The Australian Government (in 2020) proposed a new Religious Discrimination bill, supposedly to protect religious freedom. We don’t think it is needed in Australia. But if it is to become law, we think its definition of religious belief and activity must be fixed and religion defined.

See our submission on the draft bill here.

BRANCHES

We plan to establish local branches wherever there is enough interest – perhaps a dozen people or so – the first being Reasonable Way – Melbourne Inc.

Anyone is eligible to join who can affirm: “I support a Reasonable Global Way in its attempt to define and advance reasonable global beliefs and values.”

We don’t require you to hold any specific set of beliefs or values other than those related to good conduct, polite debate and considerate behaviour.

Associate members don’t even have to affirm this much, so long as they are willing to follow the rules of the Association and relevant policies of the Foundation, which cover “industry standard” things like a code of conduct and safety issues.