Where the name comes from
We wanted a new name, one that did not already exist. We took inspiration from words in Latin:
- Lumen: a source of light, a glowing body.
- Esse: to be.
- -anity: an ending as in “Humanity” (and “Christianity”).
Together: Lum(en) + esse + anity. We changed the ending “-eanity” to “-ianity” to make the name easier to say and to spell. And so: Lumessianity.
“Messianity”
The name also happens to contain the word “Messianity”. Though it is not an official English word, it is close to:
- Messianism (noun): the belief in a messiah, or a system of thought centered on a political or religious savior, redemption, or an impending golden age.
- Messianic (adjective): relating to a messiah, or to an overarching, zealous mission to save or transform society.
Lumessianity does not claim that there is a messiah or a religious savior. But it does have an aspiration to transform humanity for the better, towards a golden age (or at least an improved world).
(By the way, there is a Japanese new religion called the “Church of World Messianity”, but Lumessianity is completely unrelated to it.)
The name may change
This name may be temporary. We are open to suggestions for other names, so if you have an idea, please contact us.