ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sethianism

Okay Kiddo, let me tell you about Sethianism.

Imagine there are some people who believe that the world is full of bad things that we need to escape. They believe that there's a god called Seth who can help us escape from this world. They worship Seth as a hero who saves them from the bad world.

You know how sometimes we play pretend with our friends? Well, the people who follow Sethianism play pretend too. They pretend that some of our memories and emotions are part of a hidden world that only a few people know about. They believe that if they learn about this hidden world, they can break free from the bad things in our world.

These people believe that they can become like Seth if they learn about this hidden world. They do lots of things to try to learn about it, like reading books, meditating, and talking to other Sethianists.

They also have some special traditions and rituals, like lighting candles and saying prayers. These things help them feel closer to Seth and the hidden world.

Overall, Sethianism is a way of seeing the world that focuses on escaping from the bad things and finding hidden knowledge.