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Illuminism is a philosophy that focuses on knowledge, which is represented under the symbol of Light. That is a basic definition of what Illumism is. Notice, the word enlighten is merely the word light with en put on each end. Thus, en-light-en is to give light of knowledge. When someone is smart, we say he or she is pretty bright. That person is brilliant. In both cases, light is a symbol of knowledge. Lucid. Illumination. We open our eyes to the light of knowledge. Becoming awakened is the true nature of being an illuminatus or enlightened one. Illuminism is: (1) Knowledge. Knowledge is so central, which is symbolized by Light. All sources of Light (fire, sun, torches, etc) are symbols of knowledge. The Light of Reason and Truth. The All-Seeing Eye is a symbol of the Sun. The open eye is awakening. Several solar deities of light have this symbol, such as Egyptian Horus, Ra, etc. Even the Celtic deity Balor. (2) Self-Perfection or Self-Transmutation. We gradually improve ourselves to become better. On the individual scale, we may lose weight, quit smoking, learn another language, etc. On a larger scale, we have improved education system, medicine, education, etc. The advancing of civilization.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:01:39 +0000

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