Fiction:Avaruhiisim/Avaruhiist Gospel

Nature
''Nature is intrinsically connect to all things, even our own existence. We do not exist outside nature nor have we grown beyond it, nature is a part of us as we are of it.'' ''While we are of nature we are not ruled by it. We can think in ways not defined by our natural drives and instincts. It is important we do not forget our connection to nature, but do not let it rule us either. Nor should we attempt to rule nature ourselves.'' ''Nature exists in a state of balance, if there is imbalance then nature will correct it, our interference is not needed. However nature may work through us to correct the balance.'' ''Order and Chaos do not exist, nature is as it is, no more no less. Our views and moral divisions do not define nature, they define ourselves. Nature is beyond our morals and complete understanding. We are only a small part of it and the only thing we can understand is ourselves.''
 * Note - Nature refers to the universe itself as a whole.

Inner Heroism
''Everyone has the potential and ability to be a hero in their own right. Though not all can commit deeds worthy of legend all can perform acts of heroism through simple courage, kindness, and benefiting others.'' ''One does not need to perform earth shaking acts to be a hero. Simple acts of kindness, standing for what you believe, and refusing to surrender to ones destructive desires all carry an equal heroic weight of their own.'' ''To not feel fear is the greatest form of cowardice. Those who do not feel fear are truly afraid of being defeated by fear and thus run from it. True courage comes from acknowledging your fear and standing for what is right in spite of it.'' ''True honor comes from not how you fight, but why you fight. Fighting to protect others, your nation, and your ideals are the mark of a true hero.'' ''Self sacrifice is not an act of heroism. To sacrifice oneself is to give up on any further acts of heroism one could preform as well as hurting those who love them. Sacrifice should only be done as a last resort if one knows they will die anyway.''

Morality
''There are many drives and desires in the individual, they can be broadly defined as creative and destructive. In general creative is positive and should be the driving force for all. Destructive is negative and should be what is avoided.'' ''The difference between the creative and destructive is very rarely clear though. Destructive acts such as killing can be seen as positive if done for creative reasons such as the protection of others. Creative acts such as love can be twisted in something negative and become destructive as well though.'' ''Creative and Destructive drives can all be negative and have terrible outcomes if not given the proper direction. With the proper control and self discipline even destructive drives and acts can be used to have a creative outcome. There are some destructive drives and acts tat are nothing but a perversion of morality. Genocide, no matter the cause, is one such act.'' Gods will often visit individuals to guide them in moral questions, however they will appear in disguise so you will have no knowledge you are in the presence of god. ''Listen to your inner voice of harmony and justice, for they will guide you. Listen to your inner voice of harmony to seek coexistence, compromise, and forgiveness so you can live in peace. Listen to your inner voice of justice to seek conviction, retribution, and mercy so you can survive conflict.'' Do act morally because you fear repercussion, act so because it is the right thing to do.

War and Peace
''War is a necessity of life, but there is no glory or honor to gain from it. All that will be found is death and despair.'' Seek peace before war, the path of blood should be your last option in defense of what you care for. Show mercy to those who surrender, ceasing to fight and cannot fight back. ''If a chance for peace presents itself then take it, as long as the peace does not weaken you. Neither should you seek to weaken others through peace, true peace is fair for both sides.''

Non Believers
''Practice your beliefs as you may and let others practice theirs. Do not seek conflict with the non believer, let them see things as they may.'' ''If others wish to accept your beliefs then preach to them what you believe. If they do not then let them walk their own path and do not harass them.'' ''Do not accept the beliefs of others unwilling to accept yours. Compromise is need for coexistence, it is not for tolerance.'' ''If others threaten your beliefs then you should defended them. Those unwilling to tolerate yours should not be tolerated by you.''

Afterlife
''On must cross an ocean of true death to reach the isle of rebirth. Your success will be determined by your ability to maintain the will to live.'' ''The ocean of death will attempt to destroy the will to continue. If one gives in then they become part of a whole, without a sense of self and definition. They will be unable to feel pain or suffering, but also unable to feel love, happiness, or empathy for they have become nothing and no longer exist.'' ''Those who reach the isle of rebirth are given the greatest gift of all, the ability to fully understand themselves and others. The pinnacle of both individuality and togetherness.'' ''One is never truly lost to the ocean of death. If they can rediscover themselves or are rescued by one who wished to find them, then they can regain the will to live a reach the Isle of Rebirth.''

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