PROTOTHEISM.org

ProtoTheism is a search for the source of belief in gods/God, for the root of theism. Prototheism is a science of religion. It’s not a religion any more than the scientific study of the Sun is a religion, even though many ancient religions worshipped a sun-god. Prototheism’s central notion is that theistic belief is an age-old misconception of an Urge to Life which emerges naturally from deep in humans. This Life Urge is innate in all Life. But in us humans it emerges into consciousness where, rather than being owned as inherent in human nature, it’s more often experienced as ‘faith’ and projected out of oneself onto gods/God. Prototheism attempts to reclaim our Life Urge.

ProtoTheism's logo is adapted from the non-religious Hebrew letters L'Chaim!, To Life!, with a swoop added under them to connote Life evolving onward and upward in evolution's trajectory.

ProtoTheism’s ideas are propagated through books, articles in periodicals, TV and radio interviews, and in-person talks, which will be listed on this website as they're scheduled. And in the future, folks interested in these ideas will be enabled to link-up via this website.

Visit the Carleton House Publisher website for more information about the book Concepts: A ProtoTheist Quest for Science-Minded Skeptics.