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	*[[Religious skills\|Religious Skills]]		*[[Religious skills\|Religious Skills]]
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	==Disavowed Doctrines==		==Disavowed Doctrines==
	In Autumn 385YE, the General Assembly took the momentous decision to formally set aside the Doctrine of Human Destiny. It was disavowed in favour of the Doctrine of Enlightenment, the better to ~~eable~~ the Way to encompass the obvious Virtue of orcs as well as humans.		In Autumn 385YE, the General Assembly took the momentous decision to formally set aside the Doctrine of Human Destiny. It was disavowed in favour of the Doctrine of Enlightenment, the better to enable the Way to encompass the obvious Virtue of orcs as well as humans.

	===The Doctrine of Human Destiny===		===The Doctrine of Human Destiny===

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	===The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss===		===The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss===
	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Orcs live only one life. After death, the orcish soul either is lost to the Howling Abyss or crosses it to become an Ancestor who ~~cFan~~ guide and advise living orcs.''</big></div></div>		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Orcs live only one life. After death, the orcish soul either is lost to the Howling Abyss or crosses it to become an Ancestor who can guide and advise living orcs.''</big></div></div>

	'''History:''' The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss was created by the Synod during the [[Symposium of Revelation]] during the Winter Solstice 380YE. It was proposed by the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] [[Preachers\|preacher]] Bonewall Rek, and [[Change of doctrine\|accepted]] by the General Assembly as part of an attempt to better understand the nature of the orc soul, and the place of the Imperial Orcs in the Way. The [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#The_Howling_Abyss\|Howling Abyss]] is a feature of [[orc]] belief shared by both the [[Imperial Orcs]] and the barbarians, as far as is understood.		'''History:''' The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss was created by the Synod during the [[Symposium of Revelation]] during the Winter Solstice 380YE. It was proposed by the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] [[Preachers\|preacher]] Bonewall Rek, and [[Change of doctrine\|accepted]] by the General Assembly as part of an attempt to better understand the nature of the orc soul, and the place of the Imperial Orcs in the Way. The [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#The_Howling_Abyss\|Howling Abyss]] is a feature of [[orc]] belief shared by both the [[Imperial Orcs]] and the barbarians, as far as is understood.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The history of the Doctrines of the Faith, which guide pilgrims along the path of the Way, is not especially straightforward. Historians disagree about their precise origins, with the [[Historical_research#The_Department_of_Historical_Research\|Department of Historical Research]] agreeing that the wording of the Doctrines as they are recognised today were first recorded in 73YE. The most well-known commentary on the Doctrines - the one many school children are familiar with - was written somewhat later in 106YE by a [[the League\|League]] [[~~Bishop~~]]. It speaks about the "underpinning" of each of the doctrines known at the time, although some priests disagree with its conclusions.		The history of the Doctrines of the Faith, which guide pilgrims along the path of the Way, is not especially straightforward. Historians disagree about their precise origins, with the [[Historical_research#The_Department_of_Historical_Research\|Department of Historical Research]] agreeing that the wording of the Doctrines as they are recognised today were first recorded in 73YE. The most well-known commentary on the Doctrines - the one many school children are familiar with - was written somewhat later in 106YE by a [[the League\|League]] [[bishop]]. It speaks about the "underpinning" of each of the doctrines known at the time, although some priests disagree with its conclusions.

	Two of the Doctrines - the [[#The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss\|Doctrine of the Howling Abyss]] and the [[#The Doctrine of the Ancestors\|Doctrine of the Ancestors]] are ''much'' later additions. Proposed by Bonewall Rek and Bonewall Cole of the [[Imperial Orcs]], they were recognised in the Empire as the result of a [[~~Change~~ of doctrine]] during the Winter ~~Sosltice~~ 380YE. They proved somewhat controversial, especially with the ''präster'' of the [[Sumaah Republic]] who have still not accepted them and continue to [[If_the_wheel_is_fixed#The_Orc_Question\|debate their implications]].		Two of the Doctrines - the [[#The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss\|Doctrine of the Howling Abyss]] and the [[#The Doctrine of the Ancestors\|Doctrine of the Ancestors]] are ''much'' later additions. Proposed by Bonewall Rek and Bonewall Cole of the [[Imperial Orcs]], they were recognised in the Empire as the result of a [[change of doctrine]] during the Winter Solstice 380YE. They proved somewhat controversial, especially with the ''präster'' of the [[Sumaah Republic]] who have still not accepted them and continue to [[If_the_wheel_is_fixed#The_Orc_Question\|debate their implications]].

	During the Spring Equinox 384YE, [[~~Historical~~ research]] commissioned into the [[On the Doctrine of Human Destiny\|origins of the Doctrine of Human Destiny]], which may also provide some insight into the way the Doctrines were codified.		During the Spring Equinox 384YE, [[historical research]] was commissioned into the [[On the Doctrine of Human Destiny\|origins of the Doctrine of Human Destiny]], which may also provide some insight into the way the Doctrines were codified.

	==Doctrines of The Faith==		==Doctrines of The Faith==
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	===The Doctrine of Enlightenment===		===The Doctrine of Enlightenment===
	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;">		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;">
	<big>''Virtue lies in choice and action. Virtue's power to exalt transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species, guiding and inspiring both orcs and humans to their highest destiny. Through the practice of Virtue, orcs and humans develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''</big></div></div>		<big>''Virtue lies in choice and action. Virtue's power to exalt transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species, guiding and inspiring both orcs and humans to their highest destiny. Through the practice of Virtue, orcs and humans develop the strength, knowledge, and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''</big></div></div>

	'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_3\|proposed]] by Lady Clarice Novarion, and formally accepted by the General Assembly of the Imperial Synod, at the Autumn Equinox 385YE, replacing the disavowed [[#Doctrine of Human Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]]. It identifies that virtue is not unique to humans. It celebrates the idea that through embracing virtuous behaviour, and taking ~~virtues~~ action, orcs and humans alike can achieve their highest potential spiritually, and in the mortal world.		'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_3\|proposed]] by Lady Clarice Novarion, and formally accepted by the General Assembly of the Imperial Synod, at the Autumn Equinox 385YE, replacing the disavowed [[#Doctrine of Human Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]]. It identifies that virtue is not unique to humans. It celebrates the idea that through embracing virtuous behaviour, and taking virtuous action, orcs and humans alike can achieve their highest potential spiritually, and in the mortal world.

	===The Doctrine of Seven===		===The Doctrine of Seven===
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	===The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss===		===The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss===
	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Orcs live only one life. After death, the orcish soul either is lost to the Howling Abyss or crosses it to become an Ancestor who ~~can~~ guide and advise living orcs.''</big></div></div>		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Orcs live only one life. After death, the orcish soul either is lost to the Howling Abyss or crosses it to become an Ancestor who cFan guide and advise living orcs.''</big></div></div>

	'''History:''' The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss was created by the Synod during the [[Symposium of Revelation]] during the Winter Solstice 380YE. It was proposed by the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] [[Preachers\|preacher]] Bonewall Rek, and [[Change of doctrine\|accepted]] by the General Assembly as part of an attempt to better understand the nature of the orc soul, and the place of the Imperial Orcs in the Way. The [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#The_Howling_Abyss\|Howling Abyss]] is a feature of [[orc]] belief shared by both the [[Imperial Orcs]] and the barbarians, as far as is understood.		'''History:''' The Doctrine of the Howling Abyss was created by the Synod during the [[Symposium of Revelation]] during the Winter Solstice 380YE. It was proposed by the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] [[Preachers\|preacher]] Bonewall Rek, and [[Change of doctrine\|accepted]] by the General Assembly as part of an attempt to better understand the nature of the orc soul, and the place of the Imperial Orcs in the Way. The [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#The_Howling_Abyss\|Howling Abyss]] is a feature of [[orc]] belief shared by both the [[Imperial Orcs]] and the barbarians, as far as is understood.
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	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Only human spirits reincarnate, therefore humans are the greatest of all beings in creation for only human spirits gain strength, knowledge and enlightenment through rebirth. The paragons not only personify Virtue but the full potential of humanity.''</big></div></div>		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Only human spirits reincarnate, therefore humans are the greatest of all beings in creation for only human spirits gain strength, knowledge and enlightenment through rebirth. The paragons not only personify Virtue but the full potential of humanity.''</big></div></div>

	'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was underpinned by the discovery liao has no effect on orcs and, by assumed extension, other non-human beings. At the time it was widely held that miracles and achievements attained by the paragons were superhuman in nature and the eventual destiny of all virtuous humans. Replacement by the Doctrine of Enlightenment allowed the Way to acknowledge evidence of Virtuous behaviour in both orcs and humans. [[Historical research]] regarding the Doctrine, and ~~it's~~ origins, was commissioned by the [[Minister of Historical Research]]; the resultant document [[On the Doctrine of Human Destiny]] is publicly available to any Imperial citizen.		'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was underpinned by the discovery liao has no effect on orcs and, by assumed extension, other non-human beings. At the time it was widely held that miracles and achievements attained by the paragons were superhuman in nature and the eventual destiny of all virtuous humans. Replacement by the Doctrine of Enlightenment allowed the Way to acknowledge evidence of Virtuous behaviour in both orcs and humans. [[Historical research]] regarding the Doctrine, and its origins, was commissioned by the [[Minister of Historical Research]]; the resultant document, ''[[On the Doctrine of Human Destiny]]'' is publicly available to any Imperial citizen.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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The Doctrine of Human Destiny

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	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Only human spirits reincarnate, therefore humans are the greatest of all beings in creation for only human spirits gain strength, knowledge and enlightenment through rebirth. The paragons not only personify Virtue but the full potential of humanity.''</big></div></div>		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Only human spirits reincarnate, therefore humans are the greatest of all beings in creation for only human spirits gain strength, knowledge and enlightenment through rebirth. The paragons not only personify Virtue but the full potential of humanity.''</big></div></div>

	'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was underpinned by the discovery liao has no effect on orcs and, by assumed extension, other non-human beings. At the time it was widely held that miracles and achievements attained by the paragons were superhuman in nature and the eventual destiny of all virtuous humans. Replacement by the Doctrine of Enlightenment allowed the Way to acknowledge evidence of Virtuous behaviour in both orcs and humans.		'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was underpinned by the discovery liao has no effect on orcs and, by assumed extension, other non-human beings. At the time it was widely held that miracles and achievements attained by the paragons were superhuman in nature and the eventual destiny of all virtuous humans. Replacement by the Doctrine of Enlightenment allowed the Way to acknowledge evidence of Virtuous behaviour in both orcs and humans. [[Historical research]] regarding the Doctrine, and it's origins, was commissioned by the [[Minister of Historical Research]]; the resultant document [[On the Doctrine of Human Destiny]] is publicly available to any Imperial citizen.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	<big>''Virtue lies in choice and action. Virtue's power to exalt transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species, guiding and inspiring both orcs and humans to their highest destiny. Through the practice of Virtue, orcs and humans develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''</big></div></div>		<big>''Virtue lies in choice and action. Virtue's power to exalt transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species, guiding and inspiring both orcs and humans to their highest destiny. Through the practice of Virtue, orcs and humans develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''</big></div></div>

	'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was proposed by Lady Clarice Novarion, and formally accepted by the General Assembly of the Imperial Synod, at the Autumn Equinox 385YE, replacing the disavowed [[#Doctrine of Human Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]]. It identifies that virtue is not unique to humans. It celebrates the idea that through embracing virtuous behaviour, and taking virtues action, orcs and humans alike can achieve their highest potential spiritually, and in the mortal world.		'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_3\|proposed]] by Lady Clarice Novarion, and formally accepted by the General Assembly of the Imperial Synod, at the Autumn Equinox 385YE, replacing the disavowed [[#Doctrine of Human Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]]. It identifies that virtue is not unique to humans. It celebrates the idea that through embracing virtuous behaviour, and taking virtues action, orcs and humans alike can achieve their highest potential spiritually, and in the mortal world.

	===The Doctrine of Seven===		===The Doctrine of Seven===

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	<big>''Virtue lies in choice and action. Virtue's power to exalt transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species, guiding and inspiring both orcs and humans to their highest destiny. Through the practice of Virtue, orcs and humans develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''</big></div></div>		<big>''Virtue lies in choice and action. Virtue's power to exalt transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species, guiding and inspiring both orcs and humans to their highest destiny. Through the practice of Virtue, orcs and humans develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''</big></div></div>

	'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was formally ~~adopted~~ by the General Assembly in 385YE, ~~to replace~~ the Doctrine of Human Destiny ~~which was officially disavowed~~. ~~The judgement~~ that ~~supported the change of doctrine explicitly called all followers of the Way~~ to ~~inspire orcs and~~ humans ~~as equals in~~ the ~~Way with a true expression of Pride~~ and ~~Ambition.~~		'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was proposed by Lady Clarice Novarion, and formally accepted by the General Assembly of the Imperial Synod, at the Autumn Equinox 385YE, replacing the disavowed [[#Doctrine of Human Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]]. It identifies that virtue is not unique to humans. It celebrates the idea that through embracing virtuous behaviour, and taking virtues action, orcs and humans alike can achieve their highest potential spiritually, and in the mortal world.

	~~underpinned by extensive study of legends~~, ~~relics~~, ~~pure liao visions~~ and priestly ceremonies to determine the truth and power of qualities. The seven Virtues are acknowledged as the consistent recurring pattern and proof of paragonhood and exemplardom. A byproduct of this Doctrine is that some figures of note were dismissed as being false paragons. The law of blasphemy was introduced to protect citizens from the ~~teachings of false paragons~~.

	===The Doctrine of Seven===		===The Doctrine of Seven===

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	'''Commentary:''' The Doctrine is underpinned by discovery and analysis of pure liao which, it has been concluded, provides visions of a person’s past lives. This is further supported by the discovery of archaeological evidence that matches the content of some liao visions.		'''Commentary:''' The Doctrine is underpinned by discovery and analysis of pure liao which, it has been concluded, provides visions of a person’s past lives. This is further supported by the discovery of archaeological evidence that matches the content of some liao visions.

	===The Doctrine of ~~Human Destiny~~===		===The Doctrine of Enlightenment===
	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''~~Only human spirits reincarnate~~, ~~therefore~~ humans ~~are~~ the ~~greatest~~ of ~~all beings in creation for only human spirits gain~~ strength, knowledge and enlightenment ~~through rebirth. The paragons not only personify Virtue but the full~~ potential ~~of humanity~~.''</big></div></div>		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;">
			<big>''Virtue lies in choice and action. Virtue's power to exalt transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species, guiding and inspiring both orcs and humans to their highest destiny. Through the practice of Virtue, orcs and humans develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''</big></div></div>

			'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was formally adopted by the General Assembly in 385YE, to replace the Doctrine of Human Destiny which was officially disavowed. The judgement that supported the change of doctrine explicitly called all followers of the Way to inspire orcs and humans as equals in the Way with a true expression of Pride and Ambition.

	~~'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine is~~ underpinned by the ~~discovery liao has no effect on orcs~~ and~~, by assumed extension, other non-human beings~~. ~~Additionally, it~~ is ~~also broadly accepted~~ that ~~the miracles and achievements attained by the~~ paragons ~~are deemed~~ to ~~be superhuman in nature and~~ the ~~eventual destiny~~ of ~~all virtuous humans~~.		underpinned by extensive study of legends, relics, pure liao visions and priestly ceremonies to determine the truth and power of qualities. The seven Virtues are acknowledged as the consistent recurring pattern and proof of paragonhood and exemplardom. A byproduct of this Doctrine is that some figures of note were dismissed as being false paragons. The law of blasphemy was introduced to protect citizens from the teachings of false paragons.

	===The Doctrine of Seven===		===The Doctrine of Seven===
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	'''History:''' As with the Doctrine of the Howling Abyss, the Doctrine of the Ancestors was created during the Symposium of Revelation. It was proposed by Bonewall Cole, and supported by the General Assembly. The belief in [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestor spirits]] is a key feature of the beliefs of many orcs, both Imperial and barbarian.		'''History:''' As with the Doctrine of the Howling Abyss, the Doctrine of the Ancestors was created during the Symposium of Revelation. It was proposed by Bonewall Cole, and supported by the General Assembly. The belief in [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestor spirits]] is a key feature of the beliefs of many orcs, both Imperial and barbarian.

			==Disavowed Doctrines==
			In Autumn 385YE, the General Assembly took the momentous decision to formally set aside the Doctrine of Human Destiny. It was disavowed in favour of the Doctrine of Enlightenment, the better to eable the Way to encompass the obvious Virtue of orcs as well as humans.

			===The Doctrine of Human Destiny===
			<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Only human spirits reincarnate, therefore humans are the greatest of all beings in creation for only human spirits gain strength, knowledge and enlightenment through rebirth. The paragons not only personify Virtue but the full potential of humanity.''</big></div></div>

			'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine was underpinned by the discovery liao has no effect on orcs and, by assumed extension, other non-human beings. At the time it was widely held that miracles and achievements attained by the paragons were superhuman in nature and the eventual destiny of all virtuous humans. Replacement by the Doctrine of Enlightenment allowed the Way to acknowledge evidence of Virtuous behaviour in both orcs and humans.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	===The Doctrine of The Paragons===		===The Doctrine of The Paragons===
	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>A truly virtuous spirit, one who is a paragon of Virtue, is capable of freeing itself from the Labyrinth of Ages through transcendence. A paragon spirit can be identified for having completed at least six of the eight signs of the paragon, after which it can be recognised by the Imperial Synod.</big></div></div>		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''A truly virtuous spirit, one who is a paragon of Virtue, is capable of freeing itself from the Labyrinth of Ages through transcendence. A paragon spirit can be identified for having completed at least six of the eight signs of the paragon, after which it can be recognised by the Imperial Synod.''</big></div></div>

	'''Commentary:''' The Doctrine is underpinned by the belief that some of the most virtuous spirits in history have never been the subject of a past life vision. The [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar\|signs of the paragon]] were devised as a series of tests to ascertain which were true paragons and which were exemplars. The Doctrine of the Paragons is an extension of the Doctrine of Human Destiny.		'''Commentary:''' The Doctrine is underpinned by the belief that some of the most virtuous spirits in history have never been the subject of a past life vision. The [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar\|signs of the paragon]] were devised as a series of tests to ascertain which were true paragons and which were exemplars. The Doctrine of the Paragons is an extension of the Doctrine of Human Destiny.
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	===The Doctrine of the Creator===		===The Doctrine of the Creator===
	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>Human destiny is our own. The Creator, whose hand can be seen in all patterns of nature, seeks no dominance of, control over or communion with human spirits.</big></div></div>		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>''Human destiny is our own. The Creator, whose hand can be seen in all patterns of nature, seeks no dominance of, control over or communion with human spirits''.</big></div></div>

	'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine stems from the principle of seeing design in the patterns of creation, and prompted several experimental theological attempts to contact the Creator. The most common results of such experiments have been silence, which has been taken as proof neither one way or the other. A small number of experiments have resulted in the scholars involved losing their sanity from which mixed conclusions have been drawn. Some have held that the Creator Spirit is currently of a nature beyond comprehension – save, perhaps, by a Paragon or Exemplar – whilst others maintain that the strain of effort was too great.		'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine stems from the principle of seeing design in the patterns of creation, and prompted several experimental theological attempts to contact the Creator. The most common results of such experiments have been silence, which has been taken as proof neither one way or the other. A small number of experiments have resulted in the scholars involved losing their sanity from which mixed conclusions have been drawn. Some have held that the Creator Spirit is currently of a nature beyond comprehension – save, perhaps, by a Paragon or Exemplar – whilst others maintain that the strain of effort was too great.

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	===The Doctrine of The Paragons===		===The Doctrine of The Paragons===
	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;">A truly virtuous spirit, one who is a paragon of Virtue, is capable of freeing itself from the Labyrinth of Ages through transcendence. A paragon spirit can be identified for having completed at least six of the eight signs of the paragon, after which it can be recognised by the Imperial Synod.</div></div>		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>A truly virtuous spirit, one who is a paragon of Virtue, is capable of freeing itself from the Labyrinth of Ages through transcendence. A paragon spirit can be identified for having completed at least six of the eight signs of the paragon, after which it can be recognised by the Imperial Synod.</big></div></div>

	'''Commentary:''' The Doctrine is underpinned by the belief that some of the most virtuous spirits in history have never been the subject of a past life vision. The [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar\|signs of the paragon]] were devised as a series of tests to ascertain which were true paragons and which were exemplars. The Doctrine of the Paragons is an extension of the Doctrine of Human Destiny.		'''Commentary:''' The Doctrine is underpinned by the belief that some of the most virtuous spirits in history have never been the subject of a past life vision. The [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar\|signs of the paragon]] were devised as a series of tests to ascertain which were true paragons and which were exemplars. The Doctrine of the Paragons is an extension of the Doctrine of Human Destiny.
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	===The Doctrine of the Creator===		===The Doctrine of the Creator===
	<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;">Human destiny is our own. The Creator, whose hand can be seen in all patterns of nature, seeks no dominance of, control over or communion with human spirits.</div></div>		<div class="ic"><div class="ic-inner" style="display: block;"><big>Human destiny is our own. The Creator, whose hand can be seen in all patterns of nature, seeks no dominance of, control over or communion with human spirits.</big></div></div>

	'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine stems from the principle of seeing design in the patterns of creation, and prompted several experimental theological attempts to contact the Creator. The most common results of such experiments have been silence, which has been taken as proof neither one way or the other. A small number of experiments have resulted in the scholars involved losing their sanity from which mixed conclusions have been drawn. Some have held that the Creator Spirit is currently of a nature beyond comprehension – save, perhaps, by a Paragon or Exemplar – whilst others maintain that the strain of effort was too great.		'''Commentary:''' This Doctrine stems from the principle of seeing design in the patterns of creation, and prompted several experimental theological attempts to contact the Creator. The most common results of such experiments have been silence, which has been taken as proof neither one way or the other. A small number of experiments have resulted in the scholars involved losing their sanity from which mixed conclusions have been drawn. Some have held that the Creator Spirit is currently of a nature beyond comprehension – save, perhaps, by a Paragon or Exemplar – whilst others maintain that the strain of effort was too great.