Origins of the Theonic SuperLaws

 

Within Theonic Earthshine Cosmology (TEC), Human beings encounter existence through limited perspectives. We understand ourselves through relationships such as I, you, we, and they, and through concepts of Reality and Truth that allow us to interpret our place within the Physical Universe of Reality 1 (PU1). Yet what Humans believe about Reality is not necessarily identical to Reality itself.

 

TEC begins the development of its Theonic SuperLaws from this distinction. A perception, belief, symbol, institution, or written representation may describe Reality, but description alone does not make that representation true. Humanity's ability to distinguish between what is and what it merely believes to be becomes increasingly important as Human knowledge and power expand.

 

 

Humanity has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to transform its environment. Through science, technology, social organization, and collective action, Humans have learned to alter matter, energy, landscapes, societies, and even the future possibilities of Life itself. Yet the ability to create change raises a corresponding question: What principles should govern the use of that power?

 

 

Theonic SuperLaws arise from TEC's attempt to explore that question. They seek principles extending beyond temporary institutions, cultural divisions, political interests, religious traditions, and individual ambitions. Their purpose is to consider whether enduring patterns of Truth, Choice, consequence, Positivity, Negativity, and responsibility can provide a larger framework through which Human actions may be understood.

 

 

This becomes particularly important when the consequences of Human Choice extend beyond the individual. The greater Humanity's ability to influence other people, other Lifeforms, the Earth, and future generations, the greater its responsibility for understanding the consequences of what it creates.

 

 

TEC therefore proposes that evolutionary progress cannot be measured solely by technological ability, accumulated wealth, institutional power, or scientific knowledge. Genuine advancement must also include Humanity's increasing ability to use its expanding capabilities in ways that preserve Life, protect Posterity, reduce destructive consequence, and enlarge the possibilities available to those who follow.

 

 

The Theonic SuperLaws emerge from this search for principles capable of guiding such responsibility. They begin with a deceptively difficult proposition:

 

 

Before Humanity can determine what it should do with its growing power, it must become better able to distinguish Reality from representation, Truth from distortion, and Creation from destruction.