I posted this on the forums, but though I would like a more solid place for it for people to come to. So here it is...

Theoretical
1. Basic Worldview : Universe is a place animated by spirits. Everything is seen as sacred. The natural flow of nature is seen as the "sacred" way and should be followed as closely as possible. The spirits are our "Leaders by example."
2. God or Ultimate Reality : There is one source of all things (Tao), genderless, and without human characteristics. All is contained within it. Spirits are direct creations from it and follow its way almost flawlessly.
3. Origin of the world : The source (Tao), how and why are not important.
4. Destiny of the world : Not important.
5. Origin of humans : The source (Tao), how and why are not important.
6. Destiny of humans : Not important, but most likely to achieve balance and oneness with the source.
7. Revelation or Mediation between Ultimate and human : Since all things are Tao, the sacred way in nature allows us to understand the tao. The spirits follow the sacred way almost flawlessly and are our "leaders by example."
Practical
1. What is expected of humans : Humans are not seen as higher than the rest of nature, but the opposite. Humans are to follow nature's way and the way of the spirits. This is done by ways of meditation and spirit works (meditation, drumming, etc...).
Sociological
1. Major social institutions : The most important institution is nature. Students start out as vigilants, and when progression is shown in their "nature of being" they are given the title Vigil. Then there are levels of Vigils...
Junior Vigil
Senior Vigil
Master Vigil
And one who teaches at any level is an Instructor Vigil
A Vigil can choose to work in a temple, or teach elsewhere. Or a Vigil may not choose to teach at all, but most are encouraged to do so.
Ok, so the last part is what I would like to see in the future. So far, I have only a couple Junior Vigils. But it's a start right?  

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