Beliefs

The origin of the universe, the earth, and even humans are uncertain. These are questions pondered for generations. Many find answers in religions of the past. Many cannot. They are unable to accept life's unknown’s religious answers with unfounded assumptions. The only hope to understanding oneself, the world, and the surrounding universe is through scientific exploration. The pursuit of knowledge shall lead to the discovery of the secrets and history of existence, not only of humans, but of all things. To be content worshipping an assumed truth, with no desire to learn or uncover further information that may lead to enlightenment, is the mark of a stagnant individual. The universe has not until this point ever behaved this way. The concept of stagnation itself opposes the natural law of entropy. The universe tends to drift towards chaos, especially on the molecular level. This theory is one of many regarding the history and existence of the universe, yet there are very few facts that humans can confidently admit the discovery of. The universe, the earth, and humans represent the core of known worldly existence, with much to discover, much to learn, and much to achieve.

The Cromulist Belief Stories are short simplified version of major scientific theories. They explain the major components of these theories as well as highlight the work done by the many great contributors. They are included in the Cromulist texts for three reasons. The first is to recognize the theories behind them as the major achievements for humankind that they were. The second is to provide an understanding of how the world we live in came into existence and operates. These explanations also provide an alternative to older religious stories, one that fits with Cromulist ideology. That last reason for these belief stories is to inspire and educate future generations to go out and create their own stories. Cromulism beliefs that the education and expansion of human knowledge will never cease and therefore passionately encourages future growth and progress.

It is important to note that while there is strong evidence to support these theories, they remain to be just theories. Therefore, they are subject to change as new information is discovered. This is a major aspect of Cromulism: to maintain its status as a modern religion it will continue to update its beliefs and won’t preserve any beliefs that are no longer sufficiently backed by evidence.

The one absolute truth in the universe is that it is unknown. This is the origin of Cromulism.