A Epulonistic View, and Llyria

[Lukariatias 524]

A Epulonistic View, and Llyria
A Thought on the Church and Community Within Llyria

Written by Cassian Cardinal Omeryn
11th of Tobias’s Bounty, 1726

 

The Concord, or simply Llyria, is, as of the coronation of the Empyrion (1726), an exceptionally diverse nation, with a majority of its population free from the distracting essence of the magics. Yet despite the amalgamation of individuals, and creatures, of diverse constitution, background, and opinion, the state manages to keep itself relatively civil, without permitting the slightest of cracks to form within its foundation. Why, you might ask? A great deal of care, compassion, and togetherness, with a drive to forward the mission on which all Llyrians walk, that of a bastion of paradise, a community of hardworking, intelligent, and considerate individuals.

 

Yet, it remains the opinion of many, despite the growing flock of Llyrian Canonists, that the church itself is too plagued with a past of violence and fervor, unbecoming of these values, to be a viable option for one who seeks to adhere the “Llyrian way”. While the reality of the matter remains that there indeed have been those whose fervor has brought them to the extreme, they are rarely unjust in operation, fulfilling the will of GOD. Yet, justice need not always be bloody, nor aggressive in its carrying out. Just action can too be compassionate, and peaceful. It can occur amidst conversation and festivities, as much as it can amidst raids and violence against evil.

 

Epulonism, or a epulonistic view, relates to a view of Canonism that centers around concepts of community, and togetherness, which align well with the views of the peoples of Llyria, in their pursuit of happiness, intellect, and purpose. Faith, or otherwise adherence to the doctrines and expectations of a good Canonist, need not be of strict, poor-emulating temperance lain atop a view of life that is grim, solemn, and filled with endless prayer and repentance. Rather, life exists to be enjoyed and experienced to its fullest, within the confines of what remains applicable to a well-rounded, and non-hedonistic person. Finding pleasure and joy in existence is not by itself sinful, just as partaking in the fun of a festival, or spending time within a tavern, are not by themselves sinful, but can act as slippery slopes into further debauchery.

 

And so I would prompt you to look to the faiths you adhere, and to consider their aspects, expectations, and the beings whom you regard as divine, and worthy of your consideration and prayer. It is made known through the Scrolls of the being of the world, of how all came to be, and the origin of life . From the first man and woman were sired the four brothers, originators of the descendants about whom we live today. Yet it was not always so that the early lineages adhered to the word of GOD, but rather many fell to the temptations of Iblees, and slipped into the bottomless hole of debauchery and ignorance (Horen 7).

 

Yet this fall was not without its notable facets, for enjoying wine is not drowning oneself in it, just as feasting on sweets is not gorging on sickening stuff to such an extent as that one’s being degrades into gluttony. To be a Canonist is not to single oneself out from the rest of society, nor is it to hate or become the essence of loathing, just as it is not to be rid of happiness and love, but rather only to limit the extent to which one experiences these things, as not to become lost in their ecstasy such that it becomes the sole focus of life. One who seeks to explore and experience the aspects of existence is not limited by the features and doctrines of the Canon faith, rather they are set on a path forward, understanding the origin of the things they see as a basis for research conducted. One who seeks to realize the existence of Aenguldaemonica is not limited by denial, for the Canon faith tells of Aenguldaemonica and its fundamental truths, which do not blockade one from further exploration into the extent and individuality of such beings.

 

One is given the groundwork for a healthy and fulfilling life, going about the good and bad days with friends and family, safe within a community of caring, hard working people, who need not become engrossed in ignorance and hate as others do, while still understanding the reasoning and logic behind such utterances, based in reality and therefore hate but not ignorance, when directed against those who might be deemed as lesser, whether by their own action, or the condition of their birth. Thus, we come to abominations.

 

A term religious, and not inherently utterly debasing. Rather, it is an assignment, a label to dictate and explain the nature of a being’s existence. Yet, given what it is, it can often be misconstrued as used to selfishly degrade another for one’s own amusement, or a sating of some great disdain, and this is not the case. For Aenguldaemonica to seek to replicate GOD is to blaspheme in action, for no one being can make themselves like GOD, and to seek to replicate the perfection that is life, the descendant races, is to attempt to make oneself like GOD, and therefore is to blaspheme foolishly.

 

Yet do not hate yourself for being of such birth, nor allow yourself to come to self-loathing by the utterances of others, for they are not always seeking to drive you to depression, or suicide. Rather, seek to do the best by the life you have been provided, for it is not beyond the pale to tolerate the existence of an abomination, for one need not be so justly cruel as to cut one down at the sight of it.

 

However, I digress. Look not to Canonism as the religion of sickening hatred and destruction, nor as the religion of limiting life to such an extent that it is unlivable, for these descriptions are not so. The actions of a few, ancient, or lone acting fervent individuals do not represent an entire group, just as a few bad apples do not spoil the bushel. Understand that Canonism is not simple in its doctrine and expectations, however simple in direction it may seem to be. There are many means by which to understand and live with faith, and it need not always be hate, but rather can work well with a positive, self-improving outlook, moving in tandem with justified ambition, pleasure, intellect, and insight.
 

[Vindicant 642]

“I still don’t like you.” remarks red youth who was RACIALLY DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, truly proving the point that Red Skins deserve rights.

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13 hours ago, Vindicant said:

“I still don’t like you.” remarks red youth who was RACIALLY DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, truly proving the point that Red Skins deserve rights.

"You're also a demon, so-" remarks a boil ridden man. "- it makes sense that you'd hate a Holy Father. God damn Iblees spawn. Go back to hell where you belong."

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