Menitorism

Menitorism is a philosophy that aims to positively influence society and individuals. It emerged during the Neralian Dark Age as a reaction to the loss of moral values due to failed conversion to Christianity. A group of philosophers belonging to the secret lodge of the "Menitor", would develop a religion and philosophy of life that would reach all Neralians and unite them under a premise of positivity.

= Premises =

The Menitor philosophers held that all the different living beings on planet Earth (including humans) had in common the corrupting feelings of selfishness, hunting, domination and envy; and they have been useful for species to survive in the wild. Nevertheless, for Menitorism, these feelings are the root of most humans' problems. Therefore humans still have these feelings since they were hunters long ago, and most humans are positioned "at some point in between the bridge that unites animals (that is, instincts and emotions) and what they call Absolute Control (represented by absolute self-awareness and maximum mind control of one's own actions and emotions)". For this reason, and unlike other living beings, humans are the only ones capable of perceiving these negative feelings, in order to minimize them as much as possible. Likewise, they consider that once minimized, the human (thanks to his self-awareness) is capable of rising to a mental state of complete consciousness.

= Meditation =

Neralians do a heavy emphasis on daily meditation.

= In a political sense =

Its core values include individual liberties, respect, equality, fraternity, progress, tolerance, humanism, reformism, and an emphasis on human well-being and intellect. These values are intended to be implemented socially, spiritually, and politically, with the goal of promoting mutual respect among all individuals for social progress and knowledge in all fields.

While Menitorism includes concepts such as cosmopolitanism, reformism, and gender, ethnic, and racial equality, some of its variants may hold contrasting ideas such as male chauvinism, elitism, segregationism, positivism, and nationalism.

Menitorism has played a significant role in shaping Western culture, philosophy, and modern science. It is considered a primary factor in the emergence of Renaissance Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment Era, Constitutionalism, and Marxism.

= Menitorist Lodges =

Menitorist Lodges serve as social, cultural and intellectual spaces. Often being compared to social spaces. As a difference from most lodges, it is open to the public and often extends from half a block to an entire one.

They offer a wide variety of services, from libraries and bookstores to cafeterias, and vendor stands. These being the main source of income for the lodge.