Recognise Naturism as a Spiritual Path Rooted in Nature, Peace, and Personal Growth
- Target:
- AHRC, ACNC, Faith and Spiritual Diversity Councils, Multicultural Affairs Offices
- Region:
- Australia
- Website:
- www.naturissancta.org
Naturism is more than a lifestyle — for many, it represents a spiritual path deeply rooted in nature, peace, personal growth, and a reverence for the interconnectedness of all life. It encourages the shedding of material and social masks, allowing individuals to reconnect with their true selves and with the natural world in a state of honesty, simplicity, and harmony.
This petition seeks recognition of Naturism as a valid spiritual pathway for those who find profound meaning in living naturally, ethically, and in alignment with the Earth. Across cultures and history, humans have found spiritual fulfilment through connection with nature — a tradition continued today by many within the global naturist community.
To formalise and protect this belief system, Naturis Sancta (www.naturisSancta.org) is being established as a registered religion in Australia. Once public donations reach the necessary amount of A$7,200, it will be submitted for official registration, as it fully meets the legal criteria required by Australian authorities. This step will provide legal recognition and protections for individuals who practise Naturism as a spiritual or philosophical belief — similar to protections granted to other faiths or worldviews.
By supporting this petition, you are helping acknowledge that living in harmony with nature, embracing peace, and pursuing personal enlightenment through body honesty and environmental respect, is a legitimate spiritual path — and one that deserves dignity, recognition, and legal protection in modern Australia.
We, the undersigned, respectfully call for the formal recognition of naturism as a spiritual path — a belief system that guides life through principles of peace, harmony with nature, simplicity, and reverence for the human body.
For many, naturism is not just a lifestyle choice. It is a form of spiritual connection that encourages:
Grounding in nature as a source of balance, wisdom, and renewal
Embracing the human body without shame, as a reflection of natural truth
Living mindfully, with minimal environmental impact and material consumption
Practising community, vulnerability, and non-judgement
Naturists who follow this spiritual path often:
Engage in seasonal or nature-based observances
Practise mindful rituals such as meditation, grounding, or breathwork outdoors
Consider nudity a sacred state of being, not a provocation
We request that:
Naturism be recognised as a valid spiritual framework under spiritual freedom and diversity laws
Public institutions, workplaces, and schools respect the expression of naturist spirituality
Charities and not-for-profits supporting this path be considered for spiritual status recognition
This petition supports the work of Naturis Sancta, a peaceful spiritual path rooted in nature and the affirmation of life.
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