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HELPING THE CHURCH | WHAT YOU CAN DO

Helping the First Church of Druwayu Thrive

The First Church of Druwayu (FCD) is a vibrant community rooted in the unique philosophy of Druwayu, blending logic, humor, and absurdity to inspire spiritual and ethical growth. Supporting the FCD means sustaining its mission to spread this dynamic worldview, both online and beyond. Financial contributions from members and visitors are essential to maintain our online presence and fund initiatives like projects to combat racism and race shaming, but your creativity is equally vital. By crafting art, stories, and propaganda that embody Druwayu’s spirit, you can amplify its message and strengthen our community. Below, we outline ways to contribute and share a simplified version of Druwayu’s core beliefs to guide your efforts.

Druwayu offers a fresh perspective on life, spirituality, and ethics, weaving together logic, humor, and the embrace of life’s absurdities. Here’s a concise overview of its foundational principles:

Nature of Existence & Purpose: Druwayu expresses a sense of seeing life as a blend of logic, humor and absurdity, as well as a mutual predictability and unpredictability, where meaning emerges from embracing both. It encourages honesty, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability, viewing existence as a journey of personal growth and ethical development.
Relationship with the Divine: Druwayu recognizes One God and Three Goddesses, symbolized by geometry and cosmic principles. These divine entities are vast and distant, beyond direct personal connection. Druwayu invites individuals to explore the divine through reason, personal experience, and introspection, encouraging a flexible and authentic spiritual path.
Morality & Ethics: Druwayu champions ethical responsibility, empathy, and the harmony of science and spirituality. It urges followers to question outdated traditions and adopt principles that promote individual and societal well-being, ensuring morality evolves with modern challenges, including confronting racism and race shaming.
Suffering, Happiness, and the Afterlife: Druwayu acknowledges life’s mix of joy and hardship, embracing absurdity as a lens to understand existence. It avoids rigid afterlife doctrines, focusing instead on the present as the foundation for any future state. Followers are encouraged to explore spiritual questions freely, shaping their own understanding of what lies beyond.
Social Importance: Druwayu stands for clarity and truth, rejecting the distortion of objective reality into subjective illusion. It holds individuals accountable for perpetuating ignorance or deception, demanding intellectual courage and honesty. Druwayu resists empty relativism, encouraging Druans to pursue objective truth over subjective assumptions or arrogant beliefs, particularly in challenging social injustices like racism and race shaming.
Kindness Over Niceness: Druwayu values authenticity, integrity, and compassion over superficial politeness. Choosing not to be “nice” in certain situations reflects strength, not cruelty. Key examples include:
- Setting Boundaries: Saying no or standing firm shows self-respect and clarity, not unkindness.
- Defending Justice: Confronting wrongdoing, such as racism or race shaming, even if uncomfortable, demonstrates moral courage.
- Prioritizing Truth: Offering honest feedback, though not always “nice,” shows genuine care for growth and justice. Being a good person means acting with empathy and principle, especially in high-stakes situations where lives or communities are at risk.

Ways to Support the First Church of Druwayu

Supporting the FCD is about channeling your passion and creativity to spread Druwayu’s message and build a thriving community. Below are practical and inspiring ways to help, guided by the Drusidu, our esteemed council of Elder Warlocks and Elder Witches, led by the High Elder Warlock or High Elder Witch. The Drusidu’s core rule is clear: all contributions must remain pure, non-commercial, and true to Druwayu’s spirit—never sold for profit.

1. Financial Support Through Donations

Member and Visitor Donations: Contributions from Druans and visitors are the backbone of the FCD’s online presence. Your donations maintain our website, social media platforms, and digital resources, ensuring global access to Druwayu’s teachings.
Fund Anti-Racism Projects: Support initiatives to combat racism and race shaming, such as educational campaigns, community discussions, or creative projects that promote empathy and truth, aligning with Druwayu’s commitment to social justice.
Expand Community Efforts: Donations fund virtual events, outreach programs, and new initiatives to grow the FCD’s impact, connecting Druans worldwide and amplifying our message of clarity and integrity.
How to Contribute: Give one-time or recurring donations through the FCD’s secure online platform, ensuring every dollar strengthens our mission.

2. Create Art to Celebrate Druwayu

Your creative talents are the heartbeat of the FCD. Art inspired by Druwayu’s principles—logic, absurdity, and ethical clarity—can inspire and unite Druans. We celebrate human creativity above all, though limited AI-generated art is welcome if clearly credited. Share your work with the community to spark pride and connection. Examples include:

Visual Art: Paint, draw, or design pieces featuring Druish symbols (e.g., geometric shapes representing the One God and Three Goddesses), motifs of absurdity, or scenes of intellectual courage and anti-racism. Create posters, wallpapers, or social media graphics to spread Druwayu’s essence.
Brochures and Flyers: Design concise, visually striking pamphlets or flyers that distill Druwayu’s beliefs for public spaces like libraries or coffee shops (with permission, avoiding wasteful distribution).
Custom Clothing: Craft shirts, robes, or accessories embroidered with Druish symbols to wear and share the faith proudly.
Sculpture and Figurines: Carve or mold statues, totems, or icons representing Druwayu’s deities or principles, creating tangible symbols for personal or communal reflection.
Website Buttons and Badges: Design digital badges or icons for the FCD’s online platforms to ignite Druish pride.
Music and Performance: Compose songs, chants, or dances that capture Druwayu’s humor, logic, and commitment to justice. Perform at community events or share recordings online to strengthen bonds.
Personal Use of FCD Symbols: Incorporate FCD logos or characters (e.g., symbolic deity representations) into your art for non-profit purposes, as permitted by the Drusidu.

3. Create and Share Member-Created Videos

Member-created videos are a powerful way to spread Druwayu’s message, engage audiences, and build community. These videos can showcase Druish beliefs, creativity, or social justice efforts, aligning with the FCD’s mission. Examples include:

Educational Videos: Produce short explainers on Druwayu’s principles, such as its rejection of relativism, embrace of absurdity, or stance against racism and race shaming.
Storytelling Videos: Create narrative videos depicting Druish myths, fables, or historical tales, using humor and clarity to reflect core beliefs.
Community Spotlights: Film interviews or testimonials with Druans, Warlocks, or Witches, sharing their journeys and insights to inspire others.
Creative Performances: Record songs, dances, or skits that embody Druwayu’s spirit, posting them on platforms like YouTube or TikTok to reach a global audience.
Anti-Racism Campaigns: Develop video content addressing racism and race shaming, promoting empathy and truth through Druish perspectives.
Guidelines: Ensure videos are non-commercial, respect Druwayu’s principles, and avoid referencing specific external religious identities. Share via the FCD’s online platform or social media to amplify impact.

4. Spread Druish Propaganda

Propaganda, in the Druish sense, is a passionate, sacred call to share Druwayu’s truth with the world. It’s about boldly proclaiming our philosophy through creative and ethical means. Avoid wasteful tactics like mass handouts, which harm the environment. Focus on impactful, eco-conscious outreach:

Written Works: Write blogs, essays, stories, or posts exploring Druwayu’s beliefs, lifestyle, or stance against social injustices like racism. Use humor and clarity, avoiding references to specific external religious identities. Follow these storytelling principles:
- Clear Narratives: Define characters, events, or myths with distinct origins, motives, and impacts, rooted in Druwayu’s principles.
- Alignment with Core Beliefs: Ensure stories reflect logic, absurdity, and ethical responsibility, remaining engaging and relatable.
- Distinguish Story Types: Clarify whether your work is a myth, fable, or historical tale, weaving in humor or lessons about truth and justice.
- Respectful Tone: Avoid imposing personal views or deriding external beliefs, focusing on Druish values.
- Example: Craft a story about a Druan challenging race shaming with wit and empathy, highlighting objective truth.
Social Media Engagement: Share Druish content—memes, quotes, visuals, or member-created videos—on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. Create posts that highlight Druwayu’s ethics or anti-racism stance to attract curious minds.
Community Stories: Document Druan experiences through interviews, testimonials, or profiles of Warlocks and Witches, sharing them via blogs, podcasts, or videos to build a stronger FCD network.
Public Displays: Post eco-friendly flyers or posters in community spaces (with permission), ensuring they’re recyclable and targeted to interested audiences.

5. Organize and Participate in Community Events

Virtual Gatherings: Host or join online discussions, workshops, or meditations exploring Druwayu’s principles, such as combating racism or embracing absurdity. Share insights to strengthen community ties.
Local Meetups: Organize small, eco-conscious gatherings (e.g., park discussions, art-sharing events) to connect Druans and spread the word locally.
Anti-Racism Initiatives: Create or participate in events focused on combating racism and race shaming, such as panels, art exhibits, or video screenings that promote empathy and truth.
Educational Content: Produce tutorials or member-created videos explaining Druwayu’s beliefs, like its commitment to justice, to educate newcomers.

6. Volunteer Your Skills

Technical Support: Offer web design, video editing, or social media management to enhance the FCD’s online presence and anti-racism campaigns.
Writing and Editing: Help refine FCD publications or video scripts, ensuring clarity and alignment with Druwayu’s voice.
Event Planning: Coordinate virtual or in-person events, including anti-racism initiatives, to promote Druish culture and community engagement.

Legal Clause

Usage of Logos, Characters, and Name: The First Church of Druwayu (FCD), under the authority of the Drusidu, permits the use of its logos, characters, and name for personal, non-profit purposes to spread Druwayu’s message. Selling products or services using these elements is strictly prohibited to maintain the purity of our mission. Be sure to review out Policies and Bylaws.

Call to Action

Your passion and creativity drive the First Church of Druwayu. Through member and visitor donations, art, member-created videos, propaganda, events, or skills, your contributions keep our online presence thriving and fuel initiatives like combating racism and race shaming. Share your creations—art, videos, stories, or event reports—with the FCD’s online platform for all Druans to celebrate. Ignite the world with Druwayu’s bold blend of logic, humor, and absurdity with objective and impersonal truth, while recognizing the necessity of our custodianship as a species over the ecology and integrity life in every step, further demonstrates its distinctiveness. Join us in building a legacy of clarity, courage, and justice!