Premises

I absolutely believe in the rationality, perfectibility and mutability premises.  I believe that we are all capable of making decisions, resolving conflict and solving problems through logical thinking and good decision making.  I believe that there is good in most people and it is possible to do good unto others and maintain moral integrity, even when we are challenged.  I am an optimist and believe that anything is possible if you put your mind to it and are willing to do the work.  And that anyone is capable of change but you have to be willing to put forth the effort.  I agree wholeheartedly with the mutability premise.  If something is broken, fix it.  If something isn’t working in your life, make the changes necessary to improve your life.  I believe the key to ultimate happiness is loving oneself on the inside and the outside.

One of the first institutions that comes to mind that practices these premises is the church.  The church teaches us to love they neighbor, forgive our sins and the sins of others and to practice doing right by your God and your fellow man.