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How to Be an Anarchist

Anarchism does not mean philosophy; it does not mean theory, intellect, etc. Anarchism means belief and tranquility to all. The word Anarchism comes to us from the Greek word ἄναρχος which literally means "no rulers". Anarchism is, therefore, a society built upon the foundation of non-coercive free association of all, guaranteeing freedom of thought and action.

Anarchism is not kids throwing rocks through windows and causing chaos. It is practical, contrary to popular belief. There have been hundreds of thousands of societies throughout history we would now consider to have been organized along anarchist principles - including most indigenous societies. Compared to hierarchical authoritarian societies they typically were and are much more stable and afford their members dramatically higher standards of living. Anarchism is self-organization created by consent and mutual association, without coercion. It is not mob rule, statism, or tyranny.

Neither is Anarchism against religion, despite many prominent anarchist thinkers being atheists themselves. Anarchism is, however, against ecclesiastical tyranny just as much as it is fervently against the state and governmental tyranny. Faith is a personal matter to each individual. If Anarchism were against faith, it would contradict its own maxim of complete freedom of thought and action.

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