FAQ

Frequently asked questions:

1. I want to join the Temple of ATIS, can anyone join?

Yes. Individuals whom want to adhere to the beliefs and lifestyle of ATIS and start a lifelong journey towards making a better world with other like-minded people can join.

2. Is it true that following ATIS offers anti-ageing benefits by following it's lifestyle?

Yes. By following the ATIS lifestyle the average person should begin to notice an increase in energy levels, reduced wrinkle formation, greater flexibility and strength, increased mental awareness, mental and emotional intelligence quotient increase. It's also anticipated to decrease mortality rates of it's followers due to age related disease an illness.

3. Can women become ordained in the Temple of ATIS or is it like other religions which only accept males?

Woman hold a high regard within the Temple, and as such, like men can become Masters and even train and go on to become Polymasters of the Temple, which can be leaders of their own congregations/local followings, we of ATIS seek leaders whom are good hearted people, regardless of their gender.

4. I'm a meat eater, can I join the Temple of ATIS?

You can join as an associate member, all people start at this level, which means that you'll be recognized as a person who has taken action to begin your journey on the path of ATIS, in many ways ATIS is a very flexible religion, that enjoys promoting an ethical diet and lifestyle. Please note that for full membership benefits that you must adhere to the main principles of the religion before being admitted progression towards full membership.

5. I work as a butcher / military personal / prostitute / other profession which gets paid money for unethical activities, can I join the Temple of ATIS?

You can join as an associate member, all people start at this level, which means that you'll be recognized as a follower who has taken action to begin your journey on the path of ATIS, in many ways ATIS is a very flexible religion, and help with finding a new profession and skill set will be given to all followers who seek full membership. Please note that military personal whom are part of defensive forces only, such as territorial army, is allowable.

6. I want to join ATIS but I'm homosexual / asexual / bisexual / transexual, etc. can I join the Temple of ATIS?

You can join as an associate member, all people start at this level, which means that you'll be recognized as a person who has taken action to begin your journey towards the path of ATIS, in many ways ATIS is a very flexible religion, that promotes natural and healthy family life. Those individuals whom wish to form a natural family unit that adheres to the ATIS belief system may also be admitted progression towards full membership.

7. Is ATIS related to the God ATTIS?

No. ATTIS was the ancient Phrygian/Greek god of vegetation and consort of the great Mother of the Gods Kybele (Cybele). As punishment for his infidelity, the goddess drove him into a mad frenzy which caused him to castrate himself. We of the Temple of ATIS don't believe in a theistic God-like beings, the connection is purely coincidental, as the name ATIS is an esoteric acronym, which is revealed to those who become Masters of the Temple, as we state,by the time the meaning is given it should have already been known in a practitioners hearts and minds. 

8. Does ATIS use Prayer beads?

Yes/No. We don't pray, as we've no deity to pray to. But we do meditate and speak with our ancestors, if the religious symbols are removed from the beads, theirs nothing to stop a person from re-purposing "prayer" beads for meditation mantras.

What does it mean to be ATIS?

Our beliefs come from the universal knowledge the world has collected over millennia shown to us by collective knowledge of our ancestors and the Universe itself. Many teachings from many different sources can be considered ATIS, if they meet the core beliefs and values of ATIS criteria, as many of these other teachings can be corrupted with half truths and falsities, we teach the skill of refining such NATIS/EVATIS materials. Our beliefs many will find natural and understandable, this is one of the beautiful findings you will encounter on your the path of ATIS, for most people ATIS is already inside your hearts and mind, with some effort, honing and extra knowledge, all you'll need to do is take the first step to being part of something bigger and more empowering, if after reading our core beliefs you feel happier, stronger and like minded, make a positive choice by reach out and join the Temple of ATIS.

The main goal of ATIS:

• We believe in creating a better world, creating a Univana (Heaven) on Earth, which in turn extends into the afterlife. We achieve this by trying to sublimate ourselves through the art of Kaizen, continuous self improvement, daily meditation in which we practice reflection and refinement and by undertaking wholesome and ethical life choices.

ATIS CORE BELIEFS and RITES:

• Rebirth / Reincarnation, energy can not be destroyed, only change form.

• Cause and effect type "Karma".

• Natural and Organic Vegetarian/Vegan foods and lifestyle

• Wholesome Family values, we believe in helping our members attain and build strong family relationships between husband and wife.

• Advanced concept of Animism, where life can take form when external conditions are met the universal essence of life will flow and begin to manifest into a physical form.
  

• Natural freedoms and Human rights, your body is a sacred temple, and nobody has the right to force thoughts/feelings, chemicals or objects into your body without your explicit and informed consent without fear of harm or hardship placed upon you to do otherwise.

• The right to protect your human rights and freedoms from being taken (unlawfully or by force); the right to protect your body and mind from harm, and that of your families and loved ones.

• The right to privacy and freedom to roam, even animals of other species deserve time to themselves, we're not born as  prisoners and as such shouldn't be treated as one.

• Self purification and strengthening of ourselves, in turn we also strengthen our families, society and the Temple of ATIS, for it is the people who follow the path of ATIS that form the Temple, when the people who form the Temple are strong, the Temple is strong.
  

• Boosting of one another to form a strong and supportive social network, together we create a strong protective community.
• ATIS lifestyle, we want to promote nature when possible from the clothes we wear to the food we eat. We know we are what we eat, so we choose ethical, respectful, and smart Organic Vegetarian/Vegan foods when possible.
• The right to practice ATIS Meditation, Reflection, Refinement and religious rituals, celebrations and lifestyle.
• Forest of our ancestors, when we pass on, our physical bodies may be buried in such a manner as to create a living forest for our loved ones to enjoy and spend time.