ravimists

Ravimists are adherents of Ravimism, a fictional religious-philosophical movement that features in speculative fiction and world-building narratives. It arose in the city-states of the Sunbelt archipelago in the mid-22nd century as a reformist current blending rational spirituality with solar symbolism. The movement centers on the Sun Principle, a metaphor for vitality, energy, and social transparency. Ravimists argue that the sun embodies interconnected responsibility: investigation, communal service, and accountable governance.

Beliefs emphasize ecological stewardship, non-dogmatic inquiry, and consensus-based decision making. They affirm scientific knowledge alongside contemplative practice, seek pluralism, and advocate nonviolence. Autonomy of communities is valued, and individuals are encouraged to pursue personal and shared flourishing through cooperative action.

Practices include dawn meditations and solar ceremonies, communal meals, and service projects that align with climate and public-health goals. Communities design daylight-optimized spaces and rely on solar technologies, digital transparency tools, and open forums to discuss policy and ethics. Rites of passage mark entry, advancement, and leave-taking from local Sun Circles.

Organization is decentralized: no clergy; governance is conducted by elected local coordinators and rotating facilitators within Sun Circles. Membership is voluntary and mediated by depth of engagement, learning, and contribution to communal projects.

In fiction, Ravimism appears as a flexible template to explore the relationship between science, spirituality, and governance. It has been depicted with varying degrees of ritual intensity and political influence, inviting debate about authority, sustainability, and pluralism.