Apertiaism (Pacifica)

Apertiaism (Anserisan: Apertiaismo) is a monotheistic religion. Its adherents, known as Apertians, believe in a supreme being, creator deity named Deuso, which is described in the texts of Libério Jamésio, a prominent prophet from Anserisa.

Apertians place emphasis on the freedom of conscience, the worth and dignity of people and the celebration of life itself with all its imperfections. It also promotes the constant study and new experiences that can lead to new insights for teachings and community practice. Apertians seek to affirm the use of reason and science in religion. It is classified among the most liberal family of religions.

Apertiaism is linked with the history of the Republic of Anserisa having also shaped the basis of the Founding principles of the Constitution.

Beliefs

There is no specific authority on convictions of Apertians aside from the belief in Deuso. Although, the following beliefs are generally accepted:

• Only one deity, Deuso and the oneness or unity of Deuso.
• Reason, rational thought, science and philosophy coexist with faith in Deuso.
• People have the ability to exercise free will in a responsible, constructive and ethical manner with the assistance of religion.
• People are capable of both good and evil, as Deuso intended.
• The author of the Holy text was inspired by Deuso, but still human and subject to human error.

Apertians have liberal views of their religion, Deuso, the world and purpose of life as revealed through reason, scholarship, science, philosophy and other prophets and religions. They believe that reason and belief are complementary and that religion and science can co-exist and guide them in their understanding of nature and Deuso. They also do not enforce belief in creeds or dogmatic formulas. There is flexibility in the nuances of belief or basic truths, although general principles of faith have been recognized as a way to bind the group in some commonality.

Worship

Worship within the Apertian tradition accommodates a wide range of understandings of Deuso while the focus of the service may be simply the celebration of life itself. Each Apertian congregation is at liberty to devise its own form of worship, though commonly, Apertians light a flame (symbol of faith) and include sermons, prayers, hymns and songs. Some will allow attendees to publicly share their recent joys or concerns. Some of the Apertian churches also hold public conferences alternating between people of faith and people of science, and often inviting both at the same time to have a discussion.

See also

• Anserisan Apertian Church