Founded in 2020, the Good Before All Else (GBAE, pronounced gha’bay) Society is a non-denominational organization of like-minded individuals to discuss aspects of faith, religion, theological, and ethical philosophy based on the principle that the core tenet of all religions and faith is to be good to one another. It is observed that many religions and faiths have become tribal and extend the precepts of good to only members of their collectives or as a method for proselytization.  GBAE is intended to be an alternative to such divisiveness by hosting open discussions that are accepting of all persons and aspects of all belief systems that specifically pertain to concepts of good and peace. GBAE does not give nor accept any ideologies or principals of any belief system that commands obedience or the shunning of any other person for any reason so long as those persons are not causing harm to others through their own beliefs or actions. It is by this ideology that GBAE hopes to improve the livelihood and wellbeing of society at large through understanding.

As our name states, it is our core belief that good should come before all other beliefs.  That is to say, if a belief excludes, discriminates, or attempts to separate one group from another, then is its not based on the good of society, rather for the benefit of itself. 

GBAE takes the best of all faiths to create a theological philosophy to benefit all.  

GBAE does this by openly discussing and debating the merits of religious and philosophical tenets.  Questioning is highly encourage and the foundation of society meetings.

Principles, that is belfies or tenets in other faiths must have a foundation based upon known statements are coming from widely accepted knowledge founded in scientific principal, empirical evidence, or directly observed.  Beliefs are extrapolated from known statements. These beliefs must benefit the greater good or a greater understanding. No belief is commanding, each person has free will and thought. The discussions of GBAE are to enhance our understanding of life and improve how society interacts.