Matt WardFounder of New Atenism an organization dedicated to uniting reason and religion. Author of "New Atenism A Reason Evolved ReligionAfter 40 years in the professional audio industry, Matt Ward reinvented himself as a philosopher and founder of a new religion for the modern age.He calls it New Atenism: a Reason-Evolved Religion.Beginning with Spinoza’s idea that God and Nature are one and the same — all that exists, revealed through reason — Ward weaves philosophy, science, psychology, and history into a practical vision for the age of knowledge.His central claim is simple but radical: reason is the true source of human progress. It has extended lifespans, reduced suffering, expanded rights, and lifted billions from poverty. And its greatest power lies not in individual genius, but in collective refinement — the shared process of questioning, criticism, and improvement that builds reliable knowledge.If progress is the blessing, reason is the spirit behind it.New Atenism offers a way to keep the community, purpose, and aspiration of religion — without requiring belief in the supernatural.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.