Astronism and Taoism are regularly compared for the similar influence and tradition that philosophy has held over both religions.

Astronism and Tenrikyo are often compared for being new religious movements.

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Astronism and Traditional African religions is the comparison between Astronism and variety of religions with origins and continued adherence in African countries.

Astronism and Unitarian Universalism is the comparison between the organised philosophy of Astronism and the new religious movement, Unitarian Universalism.

Astronism and Zoroastrianism is the comparison between the organised philosophy of Astronism and the ancient Iranian monotheistic religion, Zoroastrianism.

Astronism is considered, particularly in contrast to other beliefs systems, a generally liberal religion or philosophy when it comes to the discussion of various social issues like homosexuality, euthanasia, and alcohol, however, the stance upheld by the Astronist Institution on abortion does not follow this pattern of social progressivism.

The Astronist Institution has reported a proportionally high adherence from farmers and other agricultural workers to Astronism than many other professions.

Astronism is considered a liberal religion/philosophy when it comes to various social issues and its attitudes towards alcohol follow this same liberal approach. Perhaps it is due to the location of the founding of Astronism being in the West that Astronism overwhelmingly accepts the consumption of alcohol.

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