r/Batmanism

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Batmanism

r/Batmanism

A subreddit dedicated to following the Way of the Batman. Join us in our caped crusade to reach total Batlightenment.

Created Mar 13, 2014 · restricted

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Greetings old chum!

Since well-before the dawn of written history humans have followed the guiding virtues of mythologized heroes. From Gilgamesh through Siddartha, Socrates to Teddy Roosevelt, tales of real human lives have been transformed into inspiring legends by all peoples across the globe. But as the real world continues to evolve, it becomes easier to see the shortcomings of real-world historical heroes.

It is for this reason that Batmanism was born: a general philosophical worldview based around the various accounts of the Dark Knight legend. Because only a symbol can be both incorruptible and everlasting.

Here in this subreddit you will be introduced to some of the basic tenants of Batmanism as we assemble a growing compendium of materials from around the Internet to aid us in our endless quest to better know, understand, and follow in the footsteps of our favorite mythical hero.

Basic Rules of Batmanism:

First Rule: There is no justifiable homicide. Under no circumstances may a Batmanist choose to sacrifice any life but their own.

Second Rule: Do not worship the Batman. Let him be the superhuman ideal that you strive to live up to, but do not make him a god to whom you serve. To worship the Batman is to follow the Way of the Joker.

Current Post Formatting System:

[General] - General Batmanning knowledge

[Survival] - Surviving dangerous situations

[Combat] - Self-defense and weapons training

[Philosophy] - Quotes, meditations, and ideas

[Psychology] - Science, sanity, and madness

[Fitness] - Training, nutrition, exercise, etc.

[Mythology] - Pertaining to the Batman Legend

Want to become a contributor?

Contact the moderators.

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A Batmanist's Goals:

Train body and mind to peak human ability.

Be prepared to defend yourself and others.

Make every decision as wisely as possible.

WARNING:

THERE IS NOT MUCH TIME TO WASTE HERE. LEARN WHAT YOU NEED, AND THEN GET OUT OF THE CAVE. THE WORLD'S FAR FROM PERFECT AND THERE'S WORK TO BE DONE.

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