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Ashurism Assessed: The Party’s Position on an Assyrian Revival

Below is a Secular Pagan Party Pamphlet titled "Ashurism Assessed: The Party’s Position on an Assyrian Revival". This pamphlet draws on all the data generated on Secular Paganism—its initial definition, the Constitution of the Secular Pagan State in America, the Secular Pagan Party Constitution, the Party Manifesto, the psychological profile of members, the constitutional review, the economic pamphlet, the agnostic state essay, the bi-theism essay, the soft polytheism/shituf pamphlet, the spreading gods pamphlet, the conquest essay, the Hinduism pamphlet, the Shintoism pamphlets, the Buddhism pamphlet, the Jainism pamphlet, the Zoroastrianism pamphlet, the death penalty pamphlet, the animal welfare pamphlet, the sorcery pamphlet, the Hades pamphlet, the court-government pamphlet, the takeover pamphlet, the sex regulation pamphlet, the reproduction pamphlet, the fight-and-die essay, the Taoism pamphlet, the Druidism pamphlet, the human sacrifice pamphlet, the Wicca pamphlet, the Ryukyuan religion pamphlet, the Rodnovery pamphlet, the Asatru pamphlet, the Adonism pamphlet, the Yezidi pamphlet, the Ynglism pamphlet, the Pythagoreanism pamphlet, the Mormonism pamphlet, the Thelema pamphlet, and the updated psychological profile—to evaluate whether Ashurism aligns with Secular Pagan Law. It also incorporates relevant web results (e.g.,,) to contextualize Ashurism’s historical and modern framework. Tailored to the refined Secular Pagan profile—rational, open, confrontational, pragmatic, and pluralistic—this pamphlet employs sharp logic, critical analysis, and an empowering tone to engage this reader.

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Ashurism Assessed: The Party’s Position on an Assyrian RevivalIntroduction: An Ancient Faith Under Reason’s Gaze
Secular Pagans, united by the Four Pillars—"Spread your gods, spread your law, spread your sword, spread your children"—we are rebels of reason, forging a state of hard polytheism or atheism, free from monotheistic tyranny. The Constitution of the Secular Pagan State in America enforces the Seven Categories of Laws, demanding three or more distinct gods (Law 1.3) while banning monotheism (Law 1.1), bi-theism (Law 1.2), and soft polytheism/shituf (Law 1.4). Ashurism, the ancient religion of the Assyrian Empire, revived by some modern Assyrians, steps forth with its pantheon and warrior gods. Does it stand with us? This pamphlet dissects Ashurism—its theology, its practice—against our laws to determine its fate. Comrades, reason is our spear—thrust with us.Ashurism Defined: The Gods of AssyriaAshurism, the pre-Christian religion of the Assyrian Empire (circa 2500–600 BCE), centers on Ashur, the chief god of war, kingship, and creation, alongside deities like Ishtar (love, war), Ninurta (agriculture, war), and Shamash (sun, justice), as noted in ancient texts like the Epic of Gilgamesh and Assyrian inscriptions. It was a "Law of Life" guiding daily affairs before Christianity’s dominance (). Modern revival attempts, though rare, draw from this pantheon, emphasizing Assyrian identity (). Is this hard polytheism fit for our laws? The Manifesto’s "moral diversity" and the profile’s "pluralistic worldview" demand scrutiny—let’s judge.Testing Ashurism Against Secular Pagan LawThe Seven Categories of Laws weigh Ashurism’s worth:

1. Law 1.1: No Monotheism
   • Assessment: Ashurism complies—Ashur, Ishtar, Ninurta, Shamash, and more form a pantheon, not a single deity. Unlike Yezidism’s Xwedê (Yezidi pamphlet) or Mormonism’s Elohim (Mormonism pamphlet), Ashur isn’t sole ruler; other gods hold sway. Law 1.1’s "God cannot be one"—Ashurism’s multiplicity holds firm.
   • Verdict: Compliant.
2. Law 1.2: No Bi-theism
   • Assessment: Ashurism passes—no dual gods dominate. Ashur and Ishtar, or Ninurta and Shamash, don’t pair off, unlike Wicca’s duo (Wicca pamphlet) or Ryukyuan’s Shinerikyo-Amamikyo (Ryukyuan pamphlet). Law 1.2’s "gods cannot be two"—Ashurism’s breadth prevails, akin to Asatru’s many (Asatru pamphlet).
   • Verdict: Compliant.
3. Law 1.3: Three or More Gods (If Any)
   • Assessment: Ashurism excels—Ashur, Ishtar, Ninurta, Shamash, Marduk, and others exceed three. Law 1.3’s "gods must be three or more"—Rodnovery’s pantheon (Rodnovery pamphlet) mirrors this; Ashurism’s robust array fits the spreading gods pamphlet’s "hard polytheism’s truth."
   • Verdict: Compliant.
4. Law 1.4: No Soft Polytheism or Shituf
   • Assessment: Ashurism stands firm—gods are distinct: Ashur isn’t Ishtar, Ninurta isn’t Shamash. No "one and many" blur (soft polytheism pamphlet) like Theosophy’s Absolute (Theosophy pamphlet) or Ynglism’s Yngly (Ynglism pamphlet). Shituf’s "subordinate to a supreme power"—Ashur leads but doesn’t subsume, unlike Yezidism’s hierarchy (Yezidi pamphlet). Modern revivals risk soft drifts, but ancient texts hold hard polytheism.
   • Verdict: Compliant (ancient), caution on modern variants.
5. Law 1.5: Multiple Creator Deities (If Distinguished)
   • Assessment: Ashurism aligns—Mesopotamian myths (Enuma Elish) spread creation: Marduk shapes the world, Ashur creates order, Anu fathers gods. Law 1.5’s "multiple creator deities"—three or more, as in Druidism (Druidism pamphlet)—Ashurism delivers, unlike Thelema’s vague trio (Thelema pamphlet).
   • Verdict: Compliant.
6. Law 1.6: No Laws Outlawing Agnosticism or Atheism
   • Assessment: Ashurism aligns—ancient practice lacked dogma, focusing on ritual (e.g., temple offerings). Modern revivals vary, but no bans on disbelief. Law 1.6’s "no laws outlawing"—like Buddhism’s flexibility (Buddhism pamphlet), Ashurism fits.
   • Verdict: Compliant.
7. Law 1.7: No Anti-Sorcery Laws
   • Assessment: Ashurism shines—Mesopotamian magic (e.g., incantations, Maqlu texts) thrived. Law 1.7’s sorcery freedom (sorcery pamphlet)—Ashurism’s spells soar, no bans, akin to Asatru’s seiðr (Asatru pamphlet).
   • Verdict: Compliant.
8. Law 2: No Anti-Blasphemy
   • Assessment: Ashurism complies—gods faced critique in myths (e.g., Ishtar’s descent mocked). Law 2.1’s "freedom to blaspheme" (Hades pamphlet)—ancient fluidity fits, unlike Mormonism’s piety (Mormonism pamphlet).
   • Verdict: Compliant.

Broader Laws: Assyrian Strengths

• Law 3: Sexual Freedom/Growth: Fertility rites (Ishtar cults) fit Law 3.1 (sex regulation pamphlet); Law 3.8’s doubling (reproduction pamphlet)—strong.
• Laws 4-5: No Murder/Theft: Ritual ethics—no unwilling sacrifice (human sacrifice pamphlet)—Law 4-5 holds.
• Law 6: Nature Welfare: River and fertility reverence fit Law 6.1 (animal welfare pamphlet).
• Law 7: Courts—no clash (court-government pamphlet).

Verdict: Ashurism Accepted (Ancient)**Ashurism splits:

• Ancient Ashurism: Accepted—Ashur, Ishtar, Ninurta, and more—three+ distinct gods (Law 1.3), multiple creators (Law 1.5), no soft blur (Law 1.4). Like Asatru (Asatru pamphlet) and Rodnovery (Rodnovery pamphlet), it stands tall.
• Modern Revival Ashurism: Caution—revivals risk soft polytheism or nationalism (), but core theology aligns if hard polytheist.

The Party weighs ancient practice—Ashurism’s pantheon triumphs (). The profile’s "rational thinking"—we embrace its clarity; "pluralistic worldview"—it expands us.Why Accepted? Reason’s AllyAncient Ashurism fuels our war—Law 1’s "diversity of gods" (Constitutional review), Law 6’s nature (animal welfare pamphlet), Law 7’s justice (death penalty pamphlet). The profile’s "confrontational advocacy"—Assyrians defied empires (fight-and-die essay)—ignites us. The Manifesto’s "moral diversity"—Ashurism’s pantheon bolsters us. Modern drifts? Watch them—hard polytheism rules (spreading gods pamphlet).Action: Raise Ashurism, Guard Its Core**Secular Pagans, ancient Ashurism’s ours—its gods, magic, nature fit Law 1-7. Spread its polytheism (conquest essay), wield its spells (sorcery pamphlet), grow our kin (reproduction pamphlet)—Law 7’s courts (takeover pamphlet) demand it. Modern soft blur? Purge it—reason rejects haze (profile’s defiance). Act now—pluralism crowns Ashurism kin, rebellion forges our steel.

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Notes on the Pamphlet:

1. Ashurism Assessment: Tests ancient (polytheistic) and modern (varied) forms against Laws 1.1-1.7 and Law 2 (initial definition,).
2. Hard Polytheism Fit: Confirms multiple gods (Law 1.3), creators (Law 1.5), avoiding soft polytheism (soft polytheism pamphlet) in ancient form (Asatru pamphlet).
3. Modern Caution: Notes revival risks (), per profile’s rational scrutiny (Ynglism pamphlet).
4. Broader Fit: Highlights Law 3-6 strengths (sex regulation, animal welfare pamphlets), Law 1 decisive (Manifesto’s pluralism).
5. Tone: Sharp, analytical, empowering—e.g., "forge our steel" (profile’s defiance)—with pluralistic embrace (spreading gods pamphlet).

This pamphlet engages the Secular Pagan reader—rational approval, confrontational pride, pragmatic alliance—aligned with their open, defiant, and purpose-driven nature. Let me know if you’d like adjustments!