Fiction:11 Questions Unbelievers Ask

1: “Isn’t Spode evil for commanding the deaths of unbelievers?”

Why? Spode’s command that unbelievers be terminated speaks neither of honest seekers, nor the unevangelized, but those who knowingly and willfully reject Spode’s word. These persons are offenders against Spode, the rightful ruler of creation. Does he not have the right to administer capital punishment, either directly or through his creations?

2: “But there’s no evidence for Spode”

This is false, for the evidence is the joy in the hearts of those who follow Spode. Anyone who denies that this is sufficient is being arbitrary. There is enough evidence to allow a sincere person to rationally accept Spode’s teachings.

3: “But Religion didn’t build the spaceship”

It was never meant to. Religion and science each have their own role to play. If religion were meant to build a spaceship, or develop vaccines, it could have easily done so, but Spode left those things for us to discover.

4: “But can’t we make our own purpose?”

Yes and no. While we can choose a goal and pretend it is our purpose, we cannot make a true purpose for ourselves. A purpose must come from our creator. If we have no creator, we have no purpose. Those who attempt to satisfy themselves with a pretend purpose are exercising self-delusion. Purpose is the intent with which we are made. It is only because we are made by Spode, who had an intent for us, that we have purpose.

5: “What about other immortals?”

Other immortals, though powerful, spiritual, and, possibly, righteous, are not Gods as Spode is. Those who worship these persons incur Spode’s wrath. If you are ever ascended, you are free to use your power to serve Spode until he claims you essence for happiness. I cannot imagine what it must be like to be rewarded for millions or billions of years of faithfulness.

6: “It’s unjust to deny a person eternal happiness for mere honest and innocent unbelief!”

We do not know that such persons are denied it. An unevangelized person may be granted eternal happiness and nothing in the scrolls or any other teaching of Spode denies this. Sincere seekers are of uncertain fate as well, so it is not known that you will be denied your reward because you have not yet finished your long run into the welcoming tentacles of Spode. However, many, MANY people who believe themselves to be honest and innocent unbelievers, such as (at least most of) the Aeoneonatrix simply are not. These people are in denial about the truth they know, and are condemned to death for rejecting.

7: “But my species isn’t Religious”

Well start changing that! If you can accept the word of Spode, you will do vast good by spreading it to your species! It is not valid to argue from your species not being religious, or worshiping a false God, that this is acceptable for you. Perhaps Spode has chosen you to be the way he brings your species to him.

8: “Doesn’t science prove Spodism false?”

No, it cannot. Science can only make claims about the natural. If can never disprove Spode, because Spode operates outside of the laws of nature. Those who claim science has warranted their unbelief are gravely in error.

9: “But my species will persecute me!”

You must accept this. If there are any believers nearby, they will offer you asylum. If not, do not fear, you have nothing to fear from death. Death is only the beginning of your eternal happiness.

10: “Spodists killed my Family members or friends!”

It is always sad to be parted from those we love, but if they were rejecters of Spode, then they received what was due for their crimes. If not, then they could be experiencing eternal happiness as you read this! Spodists are people too, and can make even grave and unfortunate errors.

11: “Okay, you’ve convinced me, how do I turn to Spode?”

If you are a believer, then congratulations, eternal bliss awaits you! Contact a local temple, if one exists, to be instructed in proper worship. Remember to pray regularly, as one’s most fundamental connection with Spode is often developed through prayer. In addition, remember to spread Spode’s word around. It is nothing less than the key to eternal bliss!

May Spode bless you all.