Apollonianism is founded on the position that no greater truth exists in the Cosmos than what can be observed and discovered, and that no assertion should be accepted without verifiable evidence. Just as the philosophers of ancient times were the scientists of their day, so too must we, following in their footsteps, turn to modern science for our answers today. Reason, logic, and creativity must be cultivated if we are to progress as a technologically advanced species.

Rather than a blind faith in supernaturalism and superstition, Apollonianism suggests that if we are to believe in something we should believe in the universe, if we are to trust in something we should trust in science, and if we are to worship something then we should worship life itself. As no verifiable scientific evidence exists to support a belief in supernatural beings, such as a theistic god or any other kind of anthropomorphic deity, worship of such non-existant gods is unneccessary. Instead, Apollonians hold life itself to be sacred, and that "God" should be thought of as the Cosmos as a whole complete with all the matter, energy, and laws of nature operating within. In this view, the Cosmos can be understood as an all-pervasive, ever-evolving entity, with all sentient beings comprising the "mind of the universe".

In addition to the Cosmos as a whole, Apollonians also revere three Cosmic Principles. These Cosmic Principles are personified by Apollo, the embodiment of light, order, and reason; Hermes Trismegistus, the embodiment of knowledge and science; and finally, Athena, the embodiment of strength, wisdom, and virtue. However, it is important that one not perceive these Principles as "Gods" that are real or tangible in the classical sense of the word, but only as symbolic representations of their respective concepts.

In the interest of spiritual and intellectual growth, Apollonians hold in special reverence many of the great teachers and philosophers of the past. Among these are Apollonius of Tyana, who sought to bring peace and knowledge to the world in the 1st century of the Common Era, as well as Master Plato, the Father of Philosophy, and his successor, the great philosopher Aristotle, who laid the foundations of science. Apollonianians are encourage to study the philosophy of Plato, Aristotle, the Neoplatonists, and the Stoics, as well as the Enlightenment Era philosophies ofSpinoza, Hume, Kant, Comte, and several of America's Founding Fathers including Jefferson, Pain, and Franklin. Needless to say, the study of modern science is of paramount importance as well, from Dawrin's Origin of Species to the latest scientific books and documentaries on astronomy, cosmology, evolution, quantum mechanics, and string theory. It is only through this comprehensive understanding of ourselves, of nature, and of universe that we can hope to achieve true intellectual enlightenment.

The Seven Tenets

While the individual beliefs of any Apollonian may vary widely, there are a number of essential tenets that underlie the basic Apollonian world-view. However, these tenets should not be considered dogma, and may change given the revelations of science.

The following should be considered a list of those basic tenets.