
FIRST CHURCH OF DRUWAYU
EMBRACE LOGIC, HUMOR AND ABSURDITY
EST. OCT 1, 2024

ORIGINS OF OUR TEACHINGS
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Crafted by Raymond S. G. Foster, the High Elder Warlock and founder of the First Church of Druwayu (FCD, est. 2024), this motto is a profound guide for authentic living. Far from a mere tagline, “Embrace Logic, Humor, and Absurdity” weaves ancient wisdom with modern relevance, empowering Druans to be resilient and grounded. Therefore we should live life and enjoy it to the best of our abilities here and now and not be so concerned with the hereafter because if there is a hereafter for us, then its also shaped by how we have lived and died here and now. By this measure, it can be said, needless suffering doesn’t last forever—yet your effect on others will spread indefinitely long after you are gone, for better or worse.
Many aspects or features of Druwayu are shaped from Gen X cultural history as much as from far more ancient roots and modernization. Additionally, the general teaching is that while the universe contains billions of galaxies, we observe intelligent life is extremely rare (especially among many people), and this is realized by simple deduction that we have not truly seen it in the physical sense beyond here on this planet from which we have arisen, and our fleeting individual and collective existences. If we are to progress properly and continue to exist, grow, adapt and evolve, we must do so in harmony with nature and the universe without loosing are essential better human qualities, which only further emphasizes the importance and responsibility of human existence that is in our shared hands. There are, however, main points to all of this to consider.
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Embracing the Divine
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Druwayu recognizes the One and Three as the divine ones, expressed transcendentally and imminently in every thread of reality. We bridge the unseen and the tangible, the mysterious and the known, wielding logic as our torch, forging a path of rational spirituality rather than passive belief, taking the good and bad as it comes and facing challenges head on, both individually and collectively.
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Community Spirit
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Logic, humor, and absurdity are harmonized in Druwayu’s bold pursuit of establishing personal meaning in the presence of the meaningless. Our members embrace self-reflection, open discourse, and the relentless hunger for knowledge. We reject blind opinions in favor of critical thinking and wisdom, ensuring open-hearted yet razor-sharp discussions. This is not a tradition of fragmentation, segregation or isolation.
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Valuing Life and Freedom
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Druwayu firmly separates church from state, recognizing that life is sacred in all its chaotic glory. Every breath, every being holds value, and the Church stands as a haven where freedom thrives, lifting each other up without oppressive control.
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Celebrating Life
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Life’s raw intensity—its joys, struggles, and contradictions—is embraced through observances such as the Holy Monday Night Feast, where community thrives in classic heavy metal, belly dancing, and the sacred arts may be included. This is not about hedonism, but harmony—a fierce embrace of joy that fuels the soul without reckless indulgence that can lead to life ending consequences and needless suffering.
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Facing Life’s Struggles
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Struggles shape strength. Druwayu promotes autonomous resilience, responsibility, and moral endurance, refusing to crumble under hardship. Pleasure is savored with restraint, ensuring ethical balance while facing life’s trials with fortitude rather than retreat.
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Promoting Critical Thinking
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We sharpen our minds through rational discourse, self-scrutiny, and unwavering examination of truth. Emotions are understood rather than controlled by impulse, allowing logic, not whim, to carve clarity from chaos. True critical thinking is not about telling one what to believe but how to think for themselves critically, logically, and rationally, so they may shape their own beliefs and thoughts. We also must be cautious.
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Lifelong Learning
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Our basic philosophy is you stop truly living if you refuse to keep learning. Druwayu is a quest for self-discovery, not blind obedience. Free will is a blade to be wielded wisely, tempered through philosophical rigor, personal growth, and real-world application, ensuring strength and control without stagnation.
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Beyond the Noise
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We strive to shatter destructive cycles—needless anger, blind fear, and hypocritical bias—emerging as clear-eyed seekers of truth, rejecting comforting illusions in favor of genuine wisdom and understanding.
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Adapting and Evolving with Purpose
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Druwayu’s morals, ethics, and teachings evolve, bending to time without breaking. This is not a static faith but a dynamic force, pushing individuals to grow, adapt, and refine their understanding of existence.
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Rejection of Perfectionist Views
Perfectionism is a false ideal, and Druwayu defies it. We do not chase flawless facades—life is raw, unpredictable, and beautiful in its imperfection. True growth comes through trial and error, forging strength and resilience rather than chasing unrealistic ideals. Many confuse perfectionism with perfection and purity with perfectionism—but this is misguided.
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Perfection is the ideal state of flawlessness or completeness, where something is considered without fault or further improvement. While often unattainable, it remains a valid concept in its own right. Druwayu does not reject perfection entirely, but acknowledges its limits as something one should not "strive for" as an unrealistic goal.
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Perfectionism, however, is the relentless pursuit of perfection, leading to anxiety, dissatisfaction, and fear of failure. It forces people into unrealistic standards, preventing them from embracing imperfection as a natural part of growth or imposing false concepts of perfection blurring distinctions that inevitably prove to be destructive.
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Druwayu rejects perfectionism and puritanical claims because they distort truth, create harmful expectations, and weaken personal integrity. Instead, we embrace honest self-reflection, allowing room for mistakes, progress, and personal evolution rather than rigid, unattainable ideals.​
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Recognition of Potential Alien Life:
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With the sheer vastness of the known universe, the distances between galaxies, and the age of the universe itself as best as we can estimate it to be, any form of life that may have intelligence like our own, be they less, equal or far ahead of us in advancements technologically and cognitively, there may be only one or two per galaxy at any given time. This does not mean we blindly believe in claims about "alien" contacts. If there are no others and we are the new comers, or so late on the scene to be the last to exist, that in itself makes all life and intelligence all the more precious.
However, while others seek some sort of non-human source for delusions of 'salvation' we must instead resolve to improve ourselves individually and collectively by refusing to impose ourselves upon others or be imposed upon, or destroy one another for pointless petty selfish reasons. So even if there is "life" elsewhere, it has no relevance to the here and now.
By our embracing the Absurd, we can accept "meaning" may not be intrinsic to the whole of existence in and of itself, however, we can give meaning itself to the meaningless while our species exists thereby bringing meaning to the meaningless simply because of our existence. This alone is an open acknowledgement that we are not the pinnacle of existence. We are merely a product of it and there is nothing wrong with accepting this reality.
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THREE RULES OF INDIVIDUALITY:
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Druwayu emphasizes a harmony between skepticism, independent thought, and commitment to truth. They serve as guiding principles for Druans to navigate existence with intellectual integrity and personal responsibility.
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1. REMAIN SKEPTICAL NOT CYNICAL:
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Skepticism is a necessary filter that separates thoughtful inquiry from gullibility. Druwayu encourages questioning claims rather than blindly accepting them. However, skepticism must not devolve into cynicism, which falsely assumes that all people act purely out of self-interest. Cynicism leads to pessimism, which in turn fosters coldness, jealousy, and self-inflicted despair.
2.THINK FOR YOURSELF AND BE TRUTHFUL:
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Druwayu values independent thought—forming valid, justifiable opinions without external coercion. Public statements, especially those demanding conformity, should be critically examined rather than accepted at face value. True freedom lies in rejecting imposed beliefs while also defending the rights of others to express themselves, even when their views are offensive or unpopular.
3. FOLLOW THE FACTS:
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Truth is impersonal and objective—it does not change based on personal feelings or preferences. Druwayu urges rigorous investigation rather than passive belief. Claims must be challenged, and conclusions must be accepted, even if uncomfortable. Authority figures, crowds, and ideological movements should never dictate truth—only evidence and reason should guide one’s convictions.
PRIMARY TENETS
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Druwayu establishes a foundation of integrity, responsibility, and communal support, shaping its ethical and philosophical framework.
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Sanctity of Life – Every individual has dignity and the right to life, regardless of politics, wealth, age, gender, race, or ability. Prioritizing people over possessions. Support means creating opportunities, not just handouts.
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Commitment to One Another – True community is built on mutual support, equality, and shared responsibilities across all social and ideological divides.
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Self and Mutual Sufficiency – People deserve fair wages, access to necessities, education free from manipulation, and an economy that serves them; not the other way around.
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Custodians of Life – Stewardship over life and resources is a duty, not an entitlement. Life must be preserved, utilized wisely, and expanded wherever possible.
SPIRITUAL/INTELLECTUAL GIFTS
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We recognize spiritual gifts are many and open to all though they are often misrepresented and misunderstood. How one uses them if they authentically have any of them is the determining factor. Unfortunately the destructive use tends to be the most often focused on even when moist do not fully realize what it is they are observing, while others tend to “interpret” such things so as to pretend they conform to their own personal views or narratives. That will not be done here. They will be made clear and specific for everyone to know what they actually are:
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Influence: This is considered one of the more powerful of spiritual gifts that can draw many in and cause them to favor one who has this power within them. Many leaders of different movements and nations have exhibited this power. Unfortunately, many have brought about mass destruction because of it as well. That is why it is so dangerous if used selfishly. If used properly it can just as easily counter such destruction and be a force to bring about true peace for many years.​
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Understanding: This is the gift of being able to know things as they are in the sense of their purpose, meaning and function and being able to make use of such things properly. This can be anything from words to some sort of technological device one has never seen or used previously and will be able to understand how to use it without instruction. Another word for this is comprehension of just about anything.​
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Counsel: This gift is the ability to properly guide others without telling them what to do, how to do whatever or how they should or shouldn’t feel, and instead properly guide them towards a better outcome in a given situation. It also works with Influence because those who have experienced counsel that is based in spiritual power often feel a compulsion to confess things they wouldn’t normally confess without knowing why and will often feel a deep seeded calm to their thoughts and emotions. Some might feel so relaxed by their voices the person will fall asleep.​
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Selflessness: This gift is usually called compassion or mercy and means that they are inspired or have been given the gift of empathy to both sense and recognize when someone is suffering even when it’s not apparent and will with the other gifts involved either know or have some sense of the cause of it. Such selfless ones will share in their burdens so as to lighten their loads so to speak until they are set free from that suffering or some help is able to be provided to free them from those burdens and potential needless suffering. Those who experience one with this gift tend to shed tears because they don’t judge anyone and accept them as they are and for who they are, feeling healed in some way.​
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Truth: This is another of the more powerful spiritual gifts as it allows one to sense and distinguish clearly with little to no effort if someone is telling the truth or trying to deceive them. Often those with this gift of truth in a sense see all things as they are, and not as they pretend to be. This also means one with this gift will have a natural aversion to anything that is spoken or speaks in a deceitful or misleading way. Such a person is more or less the ultimate lie detector.
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Knowledge: This is a powerful gift tends to exist in some degree with Truth and Foretelling. One with this gift only has to look in the general direction of someone and will know all there is to be seen and known about someone, even things they don’t want to, without prior knowledge and leaves others feeling as though the eyes of one with this power is looking right into their very soul which can be extremely unnerving. ​
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Fortitude: This gift is the power of endurance. This is often expressed in several ways such as the ability to withstand threats and conflicts, have the strength to overcome obstacles and barriers, both physical and nonphysical ones alike, and may even in some cases include resistance to physical injury or sickness as if there were some sort of invisible shield or armor enveloping them. As an emotional power it will move one to face any and all threats and challenges regardless of any personal fears and allow them to be suppressed so they fight on.
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Helpfulness: This gift literally inspires one who has it to lend aid without necessarily knowing ahead of time where they are being moved to lend aid at or to whom the aid is intended but will more or less know when they get there. If it is an authentic gift, such people will show up at random or seemingly at random, and just to happen to be at the right place at the right time with the right solution and know they have this gift. Likewise, as suddenly as they show up, just as suddenly they leave without warning. In short, they enjoy and allow this gift to guide them where they must be guided to fulfill their duty. Many mistake them as being supernatural beings because of this power and the sensation such people radiate.
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Foretelling: This is another of the more powerful gifts and literally means the ability to speak of things long before they occur with complete accuracy, which can range from hours to centuries depending on the scope and intensity of the vision. Unlike other so-called fortune-telling, also called prophecies, if it is a true gift, it is not obscured or expressed in arbitrary and vague ways set up for subjective interpretation by others. It’s clear, direct and very specific and can be disturbing as well, and it is also extremely rare.
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Wisdom: This powerful gift is often misunderstood as the word wisdom is misapplied. The simple factor is it means complete clarity of mind, as is free from any and all confusion, especially as a gift, and means one with this gift will not be able to be misled or confused ad will know how to apply things properly to bring about the most productive end results. However, they can potentially confuse others easily.
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Dedication: This gift of unwavering loyalty and reliability that motivates one to remain faithful and trustworthy without fail. It natural works with fortitude but on a deeper level as an inner drive to be dependable and to be someone that can be called upon at any moment as needed and when needed. It also helps one to be devoted completely to their particular path and reinforces ones sense of self worth and purpose. Such who have this gift do not have certainty about things. It is more of a factor that if they gave an oath, they mean it and won’t break it for anyone.
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Wonders: This gift is one of the rarer and often random ones that come and go without any forewarning. For example, one might have a sudden knowledge of danger and be turned away from entering an elevator just for it to soon after go crashing down without them in it. Unusual or superhuman strength can occur so one can save someone else but never again be able to perform such a deed again. Someone might pull a gun on them, and they suddenly know how to disable and disarm the gun and the person using it without it firing. These things are what wonders are, also called miracles, and they can be shocking to the recipient and the one who has observed or experienced it occurring. ​
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EIGHT-FOLD PATH OF SELF HONING:
​Honing refers to the process of refining of improving skills, abilities, or qualities over time through practice and learning. This does not demand perfect adherence as that would be unrealistic and not our way as we reject perfectionist ideologies without rejecting the need and opportunity to strive towards improvement of abilities and options for oneself and others.
True Focus
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This means knowing what is worth focusing on in order to find a proper and lasting solution to a challenge and not waste the mind on things that are irrelevant to the circumstance or situation of the moment and disregarding needless distractions that interfere with arriving at that solution. The stronger this ability becomes, the easier it becomes to pull away from needless distractions of the mind and the external. The downside is one can lose all awareness of their surroundings.
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True Awareness
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This means that even while focused on specific things to remain fully aware and present in the moment, being aware of what is occurring around you, and not becoming lost to all senses of the external or becoming trapped in their own mind as it were. It therefore must temper one’s focus while in turn not becoming overly distracted by all external occurrences and is therefore necessary. Without focus, however, one will be hyper aware of everything and can become lost in confusion and endless distractions.
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True Thought
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This means being mindful that all things have consequences as the dynamic of life are reciprocal, that comparison of self to others or other things is the theft of your own change for joy and contentment, even when we do not fully grasp the significant or the apparent insignificant of things that outlive us for better or worse, setting in motion in every moment the causation of all outcomes. Even our beliefs or lack of beliefs are part of this. True thought is therefore a full and constant state of mindfulness that every action, reaction, interaction and inaction is consequential, including one’s thoughts, words and choices.
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True Choice
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This can also be called consideration. True choice ultimately is selecting the most viable and beneficial things that are useful to you as well as others, and not just for you or just for others, while rejecting anything that is only achieved and enjoyed at the expense of others or yourself and rejecting all things that are clearly unnecessary and learning and recognizing what is necessary. This is then extended to the necessity of periodic abstinence, which simply means retraining oneself from overindulgence in anything.
Making choices such as when killing or injuring is needless or necessary, not taking what isn’t given or giving what has been given if stolen from someone else to the original owner, not engaging in sexual misconduct, enjoying what you will alone or with others so long as it is not at your expense or the expense of others, avoiding excess (materialistic or otherwise) and only accepting what you need, and freely letting go of what you do not need that and giving such to others who do need (true charity/kindness).
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True Effort
This is personal and dedicated self determination to do whatsoever it is one sets about to accomplish and to overcome self-defeating emotions or thoughts that discourages one from making such efforts by defeating the and overcoming the discouragements. The fallacy of this is the perspective that it will necessary or is motivated by a strong desire for boundless happiness, or freedom from suffering. This also works in harmony with the previous four truths as the power of one’s will directed towards the ability to not give up while having a set goal or intention to be achieved, which in itself can also develop self-discipline to delay immediate gratification and resisting short term temptations in order to gain more and meet goals with more enduring longevity that is far more gratifying.
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True Work
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This is often expressed in the sense of work ethics or ethical work based on the choice of what one will do or will not do in regard to their overall livelihood and gains in such as profits. This also included not doing things haphazardly or without consideration, evaluating the benefits and detriments, the rewards and the losses, as well as what one embraces as their set of principles that determines the worth of their actions (also works) and make determinations in both their personal and professional lives. This is also reinforced by true effort. For example, true work includes making a choice to do or not do a job or to sell or not sell things that will cause needless pain or harm to others or oneself and avoiding things that are fundamentally inhumane.
Therefore, it is the totality of one’s deeds publicly and privately intended to be beneficial rather than detrimental and directed to continuously demonstrating one's dedication and reliability. It also means doing what needs to be done or accomplished on one hand and also applies in the sense of work you have actually done rather than only claimed to have done and not take claim to the work done by others. In the sense of honest work, it means any job, career or trade one has taken on that does not involve anything considered or defined s inhumane, illegal or unethical.
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True Word
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This is perhaps the most basic, simplest and also most underappreciated concept, despite it being essential to every aspect of one’s life. The most basic sense is what one says, or claims is demonstrable, consistent, verifiable, accurate, reasonable, logical, rational, genuine, authentic, enduring, and in accordance with clear and observable fact or reality. To put it in another simple way, the truth of one’s word determines their worthiness of trust, and this also must be in alignment with one’s true work, as in what one has actually done instead of claims to have done yet hasn’t.
This then aligns to the whole concept of one’s word and work wards their worth, because this al contributes to one’s true reputation over and above any blindly imposed and unreliable opinions or accusations. In this what one says in private is the same they say in public, and they have dedicated themselves to not engaging in willful acts of deception, misdirection, distortion or taking things out of content or imposing meaning based on assumed, presumed or speculative associations and pawn them off as facts when they are only hypothetical.
In the same sense, it also included admitting to mistakes, not making promises one does not intend to keep, giving no oath to something that isn’t true and that you know is not true, and knowing the difference between impersonal truth and personal experience, opinion or assumptions. It also carries with it a demand to seek the truth of the spoken or written word in proper meaning and context as well as saying what one means and mean what one says, and to avoid saying anything one does not mean and to clarify misunderstanding or allowing things to be blindly accepted at face value. True Word comes down to the simple and distinct points of fact or fiction, authentic or fake, subjective or objective.
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True Kindness
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This is all about being reasonably nice to people, and having compassion, not about imposing yourself upon others, regarding others with the same basic respect as well as expectations you have for yourself, treating others better than you may be treating yourself, as well as having a selfless urge or motivation to relieve the physical, mental, or emotional pains of others. It is also called being hospitable as in hospitality which is simply being genially friendly and may also include unconditional generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or stranger. This can also be defined as politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others. This also includes a sense of empathy which properly means awareness of and having a sense of the feelings of others.
All this means, to be truthful, simply has no basis in ulterior motivations, or out of requirement or expectation. It is instead kindness for the sake of kindness and nothing more, while also having a disposition of enjoying being kind simply to be kind. It does have its limits as unconditional does not mean limitless. One cannot show or express true kindness when one is only being kind because it is expected or demanded of them, or they seek some sort of praise or attention to "how much good they are doing" as more or less virtue signaling.
One is not expected to show any sense of kindness towards those who abuse them and repays your kindness with intentional and openly or privately disregard and insults them for their kindness by word and or deed. While one may forgive such things out of kindness one should not and is not obligated to remain kind, nor should tolerate such continuous insult and disregard because then they are being untruthful with themselves and others and needlessly suffering by it.
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EIGHT POINTS OF AWARENESS
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One may know a lot about different things yet know nothing about most things. Just because one is well informed or educated in anything in particular does not make them automatically an authority on other subjects for which they have not given the same amount of attention of research, learning and challenging the conclusions therein.
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Nothing is meant to be perfect or last forever in this limited physical world in which we find ourselves, and anyone who proclaims or demands anyone to seek some sort of perfection as a form of purity or supremacy deceives you and themselves for perfection is stagnation and stagnation leads to extinction, and the goal in life is not to seek some sort of “perfect” balance, but rather natural harmony.
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In essence we are already as one while also diverse in our individuality. Therefore, there is neither a need or justification to embrace or adhere to anything that proclaims that we must all seek some sort of “ultimate union” with something we are already in essence as one with as it becomes pointlessly redundant.
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Anything that proclaims or demands we must all abalone out individuality and proclaim our individuality as illusory are not seeking to bring you any greater knowledge but rather ignorance in greater abundance making you a slave in mind to their own and denying you the natural right to individual will and independent thought.
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Always take the time to examine your beliefs to make sure they are truly your own and not merely the assimilation of a collective of the imposed and demanded beliefs and whims of others own self justifications at your expense. If you do not believe in something, seek to determine why you do not. If you cannot be honest with yourself, you are useless and cannot be honest with others and likewise will be too weak of personal will to oppose the demands of others. Indeed, a strong mind is essential to all aspects of yourself. If necessary, abandon everything and reinvent yourself for yourself instead of wasting time trying to “find yourself” as if you misplaced it under a bed or in a bush
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Change for the sake of change is seldom a positive or beneficial change, and more often than not, especially when forced and imposed, will inevitably lead to the destruction of those willingly succumbing to such things, forced to endure such things and those who imposed such things to begin with. Therefore, only change what is no longer beneficial or productive and preserve that which is, for that is the way of nature regardless of anyone’s objection or opinion about such things.
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It does not matter if you think a leader is good or bad. If you do not question them both you are already their mutual mental slave. Hold both to the same standards you would hold yourself and others to. If you don’t, you have no cause to complain about anything.
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Having an open mind does not mean having a mind without the filter of scrutiny. Those who proclaim you lack an open mind as a “bad thing” is a waste of your time because they have already deceived themselves. Truly the most dangerous yet effective form of brainwashing and indoctrination is self-indoctrination and self-brainwashing by way of the old mental poison of confirmation bias.
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NINE ERRORS OF SELF
Narcissism
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Sometimes called being pretentious, it is also false pride, which is of an inflated sense of self. It includes but is not limited to acting like you know more than you really do, or like you're more important than you really are, characterized by having an excessive preoccupation with oneself and one's own needs to the exclusion of and at the expense of others. It is exhibited most clearly by bragging and boasting about oneself coupled with their arrogance and conceit. It is truly the essence of greed and selfishness in its worst possible expression. It is often used as self-justification and for inventing excuses to behave and act selfishly or abusively, as well as to knowingly mislead and deceive others into believing they are the ones who are inadequate and their frustrations with a narcissist is because they are the ones making everything about themselves and inconsiderate. It’s a tactic a narcissist uses to control others.
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Solipsism
Another companion of the first two, it boils down to the sense that only your own mind is real and has any validity and anything external to your mind or sensibilities are either unreal or irrelevant because any knowledge outside of one’s own mind or perspective is uncertain. It is often disguised in the terminology of “personal truth” which is not truth in and of itself but subjective rather than objective opinion based on personal experience and often an erroneous interpretation of those experiences. Though it sounds as a reasonable and persuasive argument that only your own mind is real ad you cannot be certain of the reality of the minds of other in the solitude of oneself locked away in a room, it gives no reliable or positive justification for it to be anything more than objectively nonsensical and is a claim the world revolves around them alone. All knowledge does not come from one’s own mind. If it did, they could know and accomplish anything without learning. ​
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Cowardice
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Cowardice is not about being ‘afraid.’ While fear may be a part of it, true cowardice is refusal to face challenges head and admit to one’s wrongs and face the consequences. It can often lead to the betrayal of others such as confidential trust, abandonment of them at the first opportunity to save one’s own neck and leaving others to suffer in their place, and setting others up to be placed in danger so the coward doesn’t have to, wherein a true coward becomes a traitor who will gain the trust of others only to betray them later and are unworthy of trust and completely unreliable. Cowards also tend to be bullies to those they know or believe won’t or can’t fight back and so verbally, mentally, emotionally and physically abuses them but will often run at the first sign of someone they know or recognize as more than willing and able to fight back and defend those whom they are being abusive to and threatening. One should strive to never be a treacherous coward and always ready to stand against them as they also tend to pretend to be victims when they are the ones causing the problems.
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Self Deceit
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Once more, it’s allied with the previous two Errors of Self. Often not so clearly stated, Self-deception is a process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence and logical arguments as well as but not limited to demonstrable facts beyond mere opinions or hypotheses. Indeed, it can also be called Willful Ignorance wherein one is being stupid on purpose. Its knowing better and pretending you do not and continually pretending a lack of knowledge till one convinces themselves of the truth of their ignorance. It then becomes an act of deceit by proceeding to convincing oneself there is no real impersonal truth so that one does not, will not and sees no need to acknowledge their deception or their errors and can then blame it all on others so as to never truly take any sense of personal responsibility in the process. It all comes down to intentionally avoiding information about the negative consequences of actions, rejecting information one knows to be true and pretending it doesn’t exist or doesn’t matter. It also serves as an excuse for others willfully and blindly going along with whatever they are told and an excuse to blame someone else when confronted.
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Blind Conformity
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It’s fine to conform knowingly in a sense of being co-supportive and mutually beneficial. However, blind conformity is simply submitting without question to the will, demands and expectations of perceived leaders and peers and their particular whims without challenge or question. It is otherwise called a bandwagon syndrome in which people do something primarily because other people are doing it, regardless of their own beliefs, which they may ignore or override. This tendency of people to align their beliefs and behaviors with those of a group is also called a herd mentality. This occurs even when one does not truly agree with such as a group’s stance on something but goes along with it anyways out of expectation. As such, blind conformity in the sense of “going with the flow’ to avoid altering its course. It becomes a condition of one giving up their independence and submitting to the whims and arrogance of others, more often to one’s up detriment all the while pretending to be free to express oneself and exercise their independent will and natural rights of autonomous self-determination.
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Historic Revisionism
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History is not the right of anyone to re-write or erase regardless of if it is considered good or bad. The good gives us our inspiration to strive for the better, and the bad teaches us what not to repeat and to avoid. A people without a past and with a false teaching about actual history which is itself and act of deception and often provides keys to brainwashing people into accepting something as new and different that isn’t but simply a repackaging of the same deceptions, same abuses and same cruelty that lead to its abandonment in the first place.
That is the whole point of preserving history accurately and uncovering lost history so that we are not doomed to repeat it. If it doesn’t make you uncomfortable you never learn anything that should be avoided. If it angers your, than you are either listening and learning, or making an excuse to justify your own bias and pettiness. We must never succumb to participating in the suppression or falsification of history regardless if we like it or not. It’s not there for your personal comfort and self-interests. Also, a people without a past often find they have no future. We must never impose presentism onto the past.
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Monopolizing Everything
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While this is the one authentic and only actual Druwayu, many identities and organizations focus on pointless and misguided efforts to establish a monopoly on anything and everything they try to take claim to that does not actually belong to anyone. We must therefore avoid trying to claim such a monopolization of things we do share in common with others and not try to falsely absorb things that are simply incompatible with Druwayu as a whole which does have an underlining consistency and structure, even though most superficial reviews tend to skip over those facts. Furthermore, another core tendency of such monopolies is to suppress, silence, and destroy any and all competition and consume whatever is left over from that act of imposed conquest. As we do not seek to impose ourselves or Druwayu on anyone else and instead simply share it with others to accept or reject as they will, we must not yield ourselves or Druwayu to be imposed upon by anyone or anything.
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Tyrannical Authoritarianism
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Being an authority on a subject and an author of concepts is not in itself wrong. Being recognized with an invested dirty and therefore authority to administer specific laws and policies as agreed upon by the people as a whole on majority vote and choosing such persons based on their merits alone is reasonable. However, Tyrannical Authoritarianism is often expressed as Social Darwinism and Marxism which is detrimental and destructive to all who embrace such concepts. For clarification:
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Social Darwinism promotes the view that the strong should see their wealth, power and authority increase, and the perceived weak should see their wealth, power and authority increase as a natural consequence of selective competition, and more or less false into the perception that might makes right and nothing else and is supported by Marxism.
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Marxism is both socialist and communist. Even in its new and fashionable incarnations, which are themselves based in deception, such things do e not, have not and cannot fulfill people’s economic needs or their yearning for freedom because it places all wealth and it distribution in the hands of the state, removes incentives for individual efforts to compete which is necessary for a healthy culture and economy, and does not account for different needs of different people who are only allotted the same specific amounts of wealth, often at the bare minimal of survival and well below the poverty status.
The problems with these are always clear!​​​
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It always favors state control over the economy which in turn means it favors the already wealthy and therefore “politically and financially strong and powerful.”
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Individuals have to submit to central economic planning of those who control the state regardless of their clear and often unrestrained incompetence and nepotism.
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It also regards the concept of individual human beings having inherent dignity and right to autonomous self-determination as flawed and dangerous and something that must be suppressed, silenced and crushed at all costs.
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It seeks to completely splits the culture into distinct and opposing, clashing classes of the wealthy oppressors and the and the poverty stricken oppressed.
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This then quickly turns into a society being reduced into a totalitarian police state where there are no freedoms, just compliance, and failure to comply is enough grounds for immediate execution without question, trial or challenge, at least for the oppressed.
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Often the enforcers are themselves the oppressed but gain a slightly better status or at least living situation by being paid and provided for in some way as long as they abide by their duties but do not truly own anything themselves.
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Failure to enforce also leads to an immediate execution by one’s own peers regardless of the lack of ethics or moral compass because all are merely cattle to serve the whims of those in positions of authority and maintaining the illusions of power.
Self-Abuse
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It is as it sounds. It is abusing oneself in any manner such as condemning oneself as worthless, of no importance, less important than everyone else and can be considered the extreme opposite of narcissism. This overall is a general lack of a sense of value or worth in one’s own existence and can often times be taken to the extremes of self-injury with or without suicidal intentions and may also result in taking unnecessary risks to health and life, including engaging in unsafe sexual practices and placing any sense of worth based on the acceptance of others.
It can also result in other forms of self-destructive behavior that has developed by intent and has become a habit one has sank into and can be things that might not seem to be self-destructive at first, such as going to parties all the time, excessive drinking, having frequent and multiple sexual partners, taking risks known to be dangerous and at times with little to no concern if others are present and may be potentially harmed or killed as a result of their actions, such as driving at excessive speeds at night without any vehicle lights on in the wrong lane on purpose. One who succumbs to such things self comes back from it.
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NINE GENERAL ANSWERS
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We recognize that our intelligence and potential make us different from other species of this world we share existence with, and that is what bestows upon us a unique responsibility towards our environments and planetary ecology as the custodians rather than the usurpers of nature and life.
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We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that is apparent to the average person, which some may describe as supernatural or others simply as an aspect of nature that may erupt from time to tome without any notice. However, not everyone accesses and expresses it the same way and to claim otherwise is to deceive oneself as well as others.
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We recognize there are singularities and dualism and to try and force all under a concept of rigid balance and duality is a misrepresentation of life and nature as a whole. In that Druwayu is not a dualistic tradition or culture.
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We do recognize the necessity of some form of authoritarian hierarchy, yet one tempered by the will of the people and not as usurpers over the people, and without the recognition of such authority of leadership of such as elders, no culture or society can endure long or consistently.
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We honor and respect those teach rather than preach, and those who guide rather than demand, and impart such education without imposing themselves or their own opinions or decrees and refuse to submit to those that demand they perpetuate propaganda over facts, or those who impose policies of their own private creation over laws determined by the majority will and ruling of the people.
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As Druans, we are in no way threatened or intimidated by those wishing to denounce Druwayu because it is contrary to their particular assumed beliefs and teachings, or the facts of actual rather than invented histories designed to mislead and confuse the masses.
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We do not recognize the concept of a single all encompassing evil an parallel to an all encompassing singular good, nor give worship or devotion to some evil entity defined and conceptualized by some other couture or religion. This is not the same as saying we do not recognize the realities of good or evil, yet in that, we do not allow for the excuses of blaming or crediting one or the other type of things for any such thing chosen and initiated by the will of very real human beings themselves.
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Druwayu has never been intended to be some sort of ‘popularized” anything to be promoted or demoted as so many other things have been more or less actively perpetuated and distributed. This is also why much of the foundations of Druwayu as has been retained within this work has seldom been shared with others, other than a select few regardless if they necessarily comprehend all of the content or not.
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We reject any who proclaim their traditions to be “nature based” when clearly so much of their “traditions” foundations are based more on their own petty and perpetual persecuted victim complexes as justifications for their own bullying, sexism, and hate filled mental, emotional and often times physical abuses of others. That is also not compatible with Druwayu or its central foundations such as the Drikeyu.
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ELEVEN CORE PRINCIPLES OF BEING HUMAN
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We recognize that our intelligence and cognitive potentials gives us a unique responsibility toward our environment, one another and ourselves as individuals.
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We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than the apparent to the average person but do not perpetuate needless superstitions rhetoric or appeal to claims of the supernatural but rather recognize this power as lying within all things as the underlying bond of all.
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We neither need to condemn or justify sexual pleasure, nor use our culture, customs or traditions as an excuse for anything sexual or anything else.
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We recognize both outer and inner aspects of our being as the physical and psychological, emotional and instinctive as parts of the whole interwoven, and not as independent features or qualities of our total individual beings.
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We do not recognize or tolerate any totalitarian or fascist hierarchy, but do honor those who teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and acknowledge those who have courageously given their live to insure our freedom and safety without compromising one for the other.
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We share in the goal is to live wisely and well rounded without doing needless harm to others and seeking to live in harmony with Nature in all of its clear and apparent wonders, beauty and even ugliness and always strive to explore it to the fullest of our abilities, yet do not demand all other must do the same.
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We believe in the promotion of life in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness giving meaning to our individual and collective lives as we exist within this Universe we know and our personal and shared roles within it.
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We respect and acknowledge the free will and autonomy of the individual’s right to self determination so long as they respect and acknowledge the same for others and do not impose their own in place of others or others imposing their own on us or anyone else.
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We seek to end, to the best of our abilities any animosity towards any other religion, culture or philosophy of life to the extent that they reciprocate this same respect for peaceful coexistence with us and care little for arguments over things of the past for which we have no direct influence or involvement, and neither do they.
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We are not threatened by debates on any subject, be it aspects of our own culture, customs and tradition, our titles or anything else, the origins of various terms, the legitimacy of various opinions or demonstrable impersonal facts, and should not profess a claim of direct connections with anything seemingly similar to the past, nor impose presentism on the past, or seek to engage in historical revisionism derived from presentism.
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We do not accept the concepts of either absolute good or absolute evil, nor do we deny there are good or evil things, do not seek power through the suffering of others, nor accept that personal benefit can be derived only by denial of anything or anyone, nor accept any concepts of personal demands to strive for impossible things such as absolute perfection or purity just as none can ever reach perfect zero.
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TWELVE PRIMARY INTENTIONS
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To clear out all the trapping of the concepts and snags of world religions and philosophy that has fallen into the rhetoric and fallacies of mysticism and occultism.
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To remove falsely imposed superstitions and misrepresentations that I have considered the nonsensical side of spirituality.
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To try and seek means to experience spiritual reality if it is real or end it if it’s not and to be honest with myself and others pertaining to such matters.
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To seek how things actually work and worked rather than simply make assumptions or apply needless or excessive embellishments.
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To focus on demonstrable and verifiable proof and counter all deceptions, including but not limited to such things as etymology which is fundamental to knowing and understanding what was meant by those who came long before us here and now.
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To remove all childish or silly concepts and seek peaceful coexistence with all including all modern imposed sexist nonsense of misogynists and misandrist on all sides of any debates, and more or less the nonsense of racist, ethnocentric separatist ideologies that should have no place in such matters as these.
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To acknowledge, and appreciate the distinctions and qualities of men and women and welcome both as equals in the quests of truth which is achieved when we accurate knowledge, clarity of wisdom and proper understanding of diverse kinds of subjects.
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To do away with clear and obvious unnatural things and perversions of the natural, or the decrees and whims of the violent and insane who use whatsoever identity or ‘definition’ as a mask as means to do such things, especially at the cost of the needless suffering and expenses of others.
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To seek to refine such knowledge over time and eventually share such refinements with the greater populations in hopes to create a stable and more human society and overall honorable and trustworthy tradition, culture and civilization.
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To remove all confusion imposed or invented and to counter all forms of deception, including the deception of self and others derived from many false and erroneous sources that either have no true knowledge or idea of what they are talking about or are blatantly lying to themselves and all others.
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To temper and hone one’s mind and emotions and seek to improve the health of the mind, emotions and the body, rather than submit to purely reactionary responses and blind whims by using proper self-discipline and self-control that promotes thinking overreacting and mindful considerations over emotional responses.
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To create a culture of peaceful reasonable coexistence as well as peaceful exchanges and sharing, as well as mutual support and defense, and a culture where authority is shared among all people and not vested in the hands of a single person or small group of self-appointed dictators and tyrants, while also not imposing oneself upon others or allow others to impose themselves upon the individual as itself a demonstration and expression of the truest sense of respect of self and others.
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TWENTY POINTS OF CONSIDERATION
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To seek to act and behave in harmony with the Drikeyu and not try to impose my own will or whims upon or in place of such thing because such us doomed to failure.
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By seeking to live and conduct oneself in harmony with the Drikeyu one is indeed acting in accordance with the wills of the One and Three.
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My life or death will not and does not pay for some sort of “debts” for sins or crimes or mistakes of all people, and it is instead through the sufferings we all endure, we learn both the importance of loyalty and obedience, but also the necessity of dedications d devotion.
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In this I can and will say to you that by setting aside any nonsensical doctrine of some sort of so called holy or profane sacrifice, so as to not end up being the latest installment of a bunch of babblers with no actions, exploring and contemplating the Drikeyu will help one come to gain some sort of insight to what can be called the will of the One and the Three, rather than desperately imposing their own and “hoping” for some demanded desire to be fulfilled “just because.” It’s not how that works.
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All things are indeed subject to the Drikeyu and by the Drikeyu are subjected to the ways and wills of the One and Three. By putting the Drikeyu before our own desires, dispositions and wills and contemplating their importance and significance, we are also opening u ourselves to likewise execute and fulfill the wall of God and the three Goddesses to the best of our abilities, we are giving true and proper “worship” to him and them that is not based in kind of blind devoting or superstitious fears.
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It is important that we do our best to getting out of our own ways and allowing the human to be human and the natural to be natural and reality to be reality regardless of any and all subjective conclusions or claims or excuses.
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I do not claim to be some sort of divine or infernal being incarnated in human form. I do not pretend to be or claim to be some sort of special vessel of a deity or avatar of the power and presence of One and Three.
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I do not claim to be a master of everything or a knower of all things, claim to be the only source of all and absolute truth.
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I do not elevate myself in place of or over that of the Drikeyu or the One and Three.
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I do not deny the potential for an afterlife or reincarnation. However, I also do not claim firsthand knowledge by experience of such conditions either and would give no trust in someone that did or does make such claims.
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I do not expect or demand anyone lay down their lives for me or anything or anyone else yet also am not opposed to forfeiting your own life if that is what it takes to defend the lives and freedoms of others one would want personally done and given to oneself.
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I reject all the main concepts of what is often called “sin” as some sort of perpetual guilt as it contradicts the very concept of redemption through the simple act and choice to “repent” as in turn away from such things and not to continue doing things you know to be wrong in the first place, since the basic sense of a sin is more along the lines of a mistake and has often been falsely aligned to concepts associated as irredeemably evil, though I also do not deny the concepts of good/benevolence and evil/malevolence.
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You also cannot believe what you do not know or do not understand regardless of who will claim otherwise. All do have free will though it limited as well by circumstance and the same freedoms of personal wills of other people and beings, which itself is part of the reciprocal dynamics of all existence known and unknown.
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I shall make it clear as well that one should not waste their time seeking various ‘wonders’ and ‘signs’ as if such things could demonstrate any truth outside of the principles of the Drikeyu that is always impersonal and takes no sides but its own.
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I reject all such concepts of ‘your truth’ and ‘personal truth because these are not “truths” but rather subjective personal experiences and opinions seldom based in actual facts.
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I do not claim to be the embodiment of all truth, to be the only source of guiding one’s ways by which they conduct themselves, or the source of the lives of others or even my own life. I never trust such things that have been so poorly taken completely out of their original context that has likewise misled far too many for centuries after centuries.
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I personally recognize that the actual meaning of being “the truth, way and life” means you must seek to “follow and express and tell the impersonal truth and not claim things you do not know and admit you do not know things just as much as you must admit things you do know, that being ‘the ways’ means being an example and expression of the basic teachings and tenants of the culture and tradition, and ‘the life” means living in the impersonal truth, adhering to the established ways, and expressing such by how you conduct yourself and live your life to the best of your abilities.
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I do not claim all your sins should be punished when they are in reality simply mistakes, and do not equate such mistakes with all you evil deeds, or that all your evil deeds are somehow forgiven just because you have confessed to such, are that by following me, someone or something else you will be saved from some sort of punishment and escape responsibility for your words and actions and then automatically fly up to the sky, which is the actual meaning of heaven, when you die in a state of unrealistic purity and perfection.
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I reject any sense that ritual and ceremony promotes spirituality and ineffective ritual or ceremony somehow kills it, when in reality ritual and ceremony are themselves actually symbolic expressions of the essential concepts and beliefs of one’s spirituality, and so forth, not the other way around, and are not even necessary to be expressed if one does not hold a true sense of such as being a necessity.
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Finally, I do not see remotely a conflict whatsoever between the concepts of creation and evolution beyond some sort of silly and often foolish imposed interpretations or proclamations of doctrine sources. To deny various sciences are just as subject to confirmation biases and must have a certain amount of “trust” in things that do not have any actual proofs beyond base concepts would also itself be a deceitful proclamation.
TWENTY SIX GUIDELINES FOR ELDERS
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We recognize our elders as bearing the titles of Warlocks and Witches as those who hold a seat within the Drusidu as the governing and custodial authority of the traditions and culture of Druwayu and all who identity as Druans regardless of where they are from or where they dwell. The following is the guidance and therefore guidelines of how a Warlock or Witch, and therefore elder of Druwayu in whole or in part should likewise consider, contemplate, embrace and express with due diligence and reverence for it is essential to the quality of character of anyone who should bear either title of such elders herein.
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No one is superior or inferior to anyone else regardless their diverse skills or abilities.
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Always seek to remind one another they are needed so that none are left to feel needy.
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Seek to treat others as you want to be treated but do not allow any to abuse that.
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No one is a burden, and everyone depends on everyone else one way or another.
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Needless fear and deceit are the weapons of those who pretend to be superior.
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We all need one another to survive and thrive and do not need to control each other.
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Our distinctiveness of individual minds is not weaknesses but rather our strength.
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Our individuality of minds and personalities are not illusions.
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There is no such thing as personal truth, just personal experience and opinion.
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Truth is impersonal and is always the same regardless of who recognizes or speaks of it.
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Those how make those who speak the truth enemies are themselves enemies of all.
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Every life of every individual is not expendable and for that reason every life matters.
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The needless suffering or evil in the world is self-caused and can be turned away from.
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We must honor and respect individuality and utilize all skills mutually and responsibly.
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We are all responsible for something and responsibility is also reciprocal.
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We do not need to seek to control one another to be responsible for one another.
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We are all the same species with the same needs and the same forgivable flaws.
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We must not deceive ourselves or others with demands for the illusions of perfectionism.
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We do not need to seek oneness with anything because we are already one in essence.
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We are all the diverse children of the same ultimate source of all things.
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We are not the same as the ultimate source of all things or merely debris of that.
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We are to be custodians of life, not the controllers and destroyers of it.
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We must live in harmony with one another and the laws and dynamics of nature.
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We must respect the choices and freedoms of all in order to protect and defend our own.
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There can be no peace or true progress among those who proclaim themselves above all.
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We must not allow another to be silenced with whom we disagree or do not like, less we ourselves become silenced in due course.
By these Twenty-Six guidelines a Warlock and Witch learn and then fulfill their different responsibilities as custodians of Druwayu, adherence to the creed, path of self-honing, and the eleven core principles which all are connected and complimentary when one contemplates it all.​
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TWENTY EIGHT OPINIONS AND STATEMENTS
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The following is more of a general list of 28 things for one to be mindful of in regard to Druwayu as a whole and to be held as the common shared views of Druans as specific answers to specific questions without having to be asked about such things and how it does or does not relate to Druwayu as a whole. Again, these are general perspectives of this culture and tradition.
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Weddings: Marriage is respected and is not entrapment. We do not impose any specific permissions or denials of personal relationships among adults 18 years old or older. It is their choice and no others. The customs and the laws of the land are respected. We also respect the vows of marriage as the same as any oath that must be kept and honored and should not, in order to maintain our own honor, trespass knowingly on such oaths. If it is a monogamous or a polygamous structure, it must be by the free will of all parties involved and arguments for or against one or the other are nonsensical as what is often used to condone one and deny the other have been mutually applied and demonstrably opinions based in personal biases, ignorance and delusional self-justifications all around.
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Funerals: What one has determined before they have departed from this incarnation as to how they wish to be buried is respected and not argued over. As is requested, so shall it be fulfilled as the last act of autonomous self determination without excuse. If it has not been written in a 'final stated will and testament," then let it be left to the one closest to them in this life to see it is followed through, and if such has no knowledge of said will, then it shall be left to their families to decide.
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Sacrifices: We do not practice human sacrifice; animal offerings, sometimes using store-bought or hunted meat, are strictly for food that may also be adapted to ceremonial purposes, performed quickly to prevent suffering, and reflect ancient traditions of returning life through blood—hence terms like “bless” originally meant to consecrate, marked or hallowed with blood—as a communal gesture of respect and sustenance. Its not, however, required or demanded.
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Doctrine and Dogma: All doctrine means is what is written down. Nothing is viewed as absolutely infallible or ineffable regardless how old or new the source. Therefore, any claims about anything, verified or not is little more than dogma which in itself simply means an opinion. All demands proof or logical, reasonable and rational justification that has a premise that ends with a consistent and direct conclusion.
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Heresy: All heresy means is ‘choice’ regardless the claims of far too many who throw such words around with no true sense of the meaning. Everyone has the freedom of choice regardless who agrees with it or not. Therefore no one is punished or condemned for choosing anything.
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Proselytizing: Proselyte simply means ‘selected from.’ The words composed of pro (from) se (separate) lithos (lyte/ite = stone). In proper context it meant to ‘take from a different source” and “change” in the sense of conversion, which is why it is applied in the sense of a convert. We simply do not demand anyone to convert.
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Apostasy: All apostasy means is to stand away, simply meaning ‘to leave.’ No one is demanded to ‘stay’ with Druwayu and not punished, otherwise it becomes slavery which we do not tolerate. While it is often claimed if means defect which means to ‘do the opposite,’ it is false. One is free to come or go as they will.
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Blasphemy: All blasphemy means is ‘speaking badly.’ Everyone ‘speaks badly’ about something and its nonsense to contemn someone for doing so. Some do need to be called out on their bullshit. We do not punish anyone for that. All have a right to their opinions and we don’t have to accept all of them either.
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Prophecy: Prophecy is a false claim of seeing a predetermined future, while foresight is the rational, evidence-based process of predicting future scenarios to inform present decisions as a true Divine gift from the One and Three. Prophecy is nonsense because it relies on unsubstantiated supernatural claims and is unfalsifiable, wherein one claims outsourcing of moral and ethical thoughts of people who claim to speak subjectively "for" the One and Three, whereas foresight is a practical and verifiable skill the One and Three have woven into the very fabric of cognitive capacity and objective reality.
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Sexuality: Self-control of one’s urges is not a bad thing, especially when it comes to preventing the contraction or spreading of painful or incurable diseases. It is also what raises us above other species that are driven by impulses and not by thoughts. Additionally, we must never impose our desires upon against the will of others. Any act of rape or molestation is not tolerated. Any sort of ‘sexual interest’ or abuse or mutilation of a child is absolutely not tolerated under any circumstance or so-called justification.
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Gender: There are only two sexes/genders; male or female, and only two gender roles in the process of reproduction; male or female for gender is merely a different word for sex when sex is not being used as a word for 'sexual interactions.' In humans, Males, from the onset of puberty, produce sperm and sire offspring through the female but do not and cannot conceive or become pregnant. Females are born with all the eggs they will ever have that can be fertilized where the eggs naturally mature with the onset of puberty and, but they do not and cannot sire offspring. Males and females are factually physically different regardless of what rare or less common biological defects occur.
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Identity: What one thinks they are does not equal what they are. What one claims to be does not make them to be the thing they claim to be simply because they claim to be so. If a man claims to be the wind, it does not make him wind. If a woman claims to be the rain, it does not make her rain. If one is named the wind or the rain, then they are Wind and Rain only by name, not by nature, form or being. If one has earned a title reflective of their duty or employment, then it is simply a title. They are not the same as the title itself. Do not be deceived.
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Nature: You cannot claim to respect nature if you ignore things of nature that are inconvenient realities you have difficulties accepting as reality. If you claim to respect the nature of things but then reject the reality of what is natural, than you are unworthy of trust and are deceiving yourself and make excuses for other deceivers. We respect nature but we do not worship it. If one speaks to a stone and commands it to “get up, dance, eat, drink, talk,” or any other such thing it will do nothing. It has no mind, nor will, nor urge. You can smash it to sand. You can carve it and shape it, yet it will feel nothing. Applying what is not human to the human is delusional. Applying what is human to what is not human is idiocy.
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Preferences: We do not need, nor should, tolerate all preferences of what one may take a greater liking to, or a desire for, or interest in, such as but not limited to what is unhealthy and inappropriate, such as an adult having an inappropriate or unhealthy liking for a child or an animal, especially in a sexual manner, or one who takes pleasure in causing pain, tormenting and unnecessary suffering of another living thing. Nor should we tolerate one needlessly abusing themselves or others. If one has a preference to avoid relationships and instead engage in acts of sexual violation of another, it should not be tolerated regardless what the gender of the trespasser is. However, if it is such a preference is harmless to themselves or others then so be it, as the same applies to you.
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Autonomy: All people have the natural inherent right to self-determination and uncensored, unfiltered, truthfully informed, and not coerced decisions, as well as the consequences thereof. In this, we must not allow anyone imposed themselves upon any one of us, nor impose ourselves upon others. In this we must let children be children and let adults be adults. This also means we must not allow adults to impose adult matters, interests or concerns upon children, nor the have childish things imposed upon any adults, nor deny differences between child and adult.
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Changes: All changes are not good. All changes are not bad. Change is a normal feature of the impermanence of everything. However, change by intent simply for the sake of change is seldom change for the better, and certainly provides no true progress or benefit to the majority, and more often than not is a detriment to all. Nature itself is always in a state of constant change regardless of your feelings or opinions about it. We can either adapt to it or parish, one and all. Adaptation is change with purpose, and the purpose is survival. Trying to force nature to conform to our whims is futile and blind arrogance.
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Holidays: Holidays are simply called holidays. Some may have specific names; however, they are not in the same alignment as most sources present such things and are not simply appropriations of something else. One is free to observe or celebrate any holiday with others even if it is not part of our own culture, and all within our own culture are free to create holidays so long as one understands the very meaning of the word holy is to make whole, as well as heal. This means such times are meant for strengthening and renewing our mutual bonds as well as times to restore or heal our relationships with one another or take time to rest and heal in a more physical sense. That is what makes such sacred when it is made clear that this is the whole point and meaning of holiday.
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Gatherings: Gatherings are also simply called gatherings just as meetings are simply called meetings, unless they are specifically something like birthdays. They do not have specific connotations or associations with any one specific observance or celebration, nor always have some sort of spiritual or religious connotation. We gather where we want, why we want, when we want, if we want; though even in that we do not seek to gather were there are others already and respect the space of others as we want our own respected. It is again that simple.
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Initiations: We do not have “initiations” to become a Druan. If anyone claims to be a Druan or a Druan Warlock or Witch and claims we do, ignore them and give them no further attention unless they make themselves a physical threat to you and your well being. They are deceivers and neither Druans nor any member of our clergy. We do provide this information for the education of Druans and it is also a requirement for all Warlocks and Witches of Druwayu as elders to fully understand the importance of their roles, their responsibilities and purpose as such elders of Druwayu.
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Special Garb: Generally speaking, Druan Warlocks and Witches do not dress up different than anyone else or have to have some sort of costume or eternal trapping of religiosity. However, some Druan Warlocks and Witches may dress up in stereotypical garb out of humor and mockery of frauds, or to parody false claims about such things. This does not mean in the future specific outfits for Druan Warlocks and Witches are restricted either. We also do not do that whole “parade around naked” bit.
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Cemeteries and Memorials: We respect cemeteries and memorials to the departed like anyone else and will not engage in any acts of desecration. In this sense we do consider these types of places sacred even if such locations are the burial sites of others with their own traditions, cultures and spirituality or not. We do not worship the dead, but we do honor them. This also extends to memorial objects having a historical context even if we do not like the history because history belongs to everyone, not a select few.
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Special Alters: We don’t not need or require special altars or figurines to represent such things as the One and the Three. In fact, we don’t represent them in anthropomorphic form at all. If someone chooses to make a shrine of their own choice, four candles with one in the center and three around them tends to suffice.
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Ritual Weapons: We do not need to use some sort of ceremonial ritual weapon either or claim such weapons as a religious right. Any weapons we have are for purposes of self defense and protection of friends, family and neighbors as a natural right, especially against hostiles who seek to subjugate us and trespass against our individual and mutual autonomy and rights of self determination. Only in that sense can a weapon is considered holy.
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Children: Our core value is children should be protected at all costs, even from other children if needs be, and their natural development never infringed or trespassed upon, especially when it comes to their physical health and mental well being. Imposing adult concepts and ideas upon children is for us considered a clear sign of true evil as it is our general view true evil cannot keep its claws off of children. This also means we will not tolerate the mutilation of children or any other abuses of children under the claims of “affirmative care” because the only thing “affirmative” about it is it is to ruin them before they ever have a chance to determine their own lives as adults on their own.
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Abortion: Our core value is that all life is important and to be valued as sacred and respected. It is generally our view that life begins at conception. However, we recognize that sometimes Abortion is necessary but it should not be used as a substitute to contraception. The only other justification is if carrying on with such a pregnancy will result in the death of both the mother and the unborn. Using excuses claiming that the unborn are merely an impersonal clump of cells is for us idiotic. We are all "clusters of cells." Life matters. Abortion should not be terminated after the 4th week of pregnancy when central nervous system of a human embryo has started to take definitive form. 4 weeks is plenty of time to report and have efforts to make sure such things do not take, especially in the case of rape. We expect all take responsibility to either use contraceptives or be rendered infertile/sterile to prevent such “unwanted” conceptions or maintain abstinence, though we also consider the numerosity and well being of offspring essential to the survival of our species and in that sense a blessing to be celebrated.
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Responsible Cloning: Because our core value is that all life is important and valued as sacred and respected as such it is our view that it should be a medical right and need for people to have their own genetic material used for cloning and replacing such as lost or damaged limbs, organs or transplanting nerves that no longer function properly and not up for a political or theological “debate.” For a Druan it is a matter of the right to personal life. When it comes to cloning to restoring species, if possible, that are known to have gone into extinction because of the ignorance of human development, as custodians of life we should do so. We should not try and "restore" species that went extinct long before humans existed.
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Birthdays: When it comes to birthdays, we embrace them as the celebration of an individual’s life and one that should not be neglected, for doing so is a form of dishonor and disrespect for the person in question. The only time in which we will not observe and honor someone’s birthday is if they have requested that it is not celebrated or observed regardless of what their personal reasoning’s may be. Otherwise, it is to be an occasion of joy celebrated with family, friends and neighbors as it is itself a means of reinforcing bonds of the individual with the people around them and the people with them. However, children must also be raised not to become spoiled or selfish and taught to recognize the reason their birthdays are celebrated and how being demanding and disrespectful of those who have come to honor their lives is a shame and insult that cannot be accepted or tolerated.
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Being truthful about Grooming​
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We must be diligent not to allow context to slip away into delusion or assumptions, no matter how old, to be perpetuated as fact. Far too many things have been, for centuries, distorted by presenting ideas of a select few without challenge to go on and be perpetuated as incontestable facts, be it expressions to the meaning and application of words and their origins. So let it be stated that when one speaks of grooming we must not neglect these distinctions:
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The practice of brushing and cleaning oneself or someone else up, to brushing and cleaning of the coat of a horse, dog, or other animal. Regular grooming is essential to the well-being of a person or pet, and so forth. In short, it is maintaining one's cleanliness and keeping an ordered, tidy appearance. This should be encouraged but not to the point of abuse.
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It is also the practice of preparing or training someone for a particular purpose or activity which in itself includes necessary dedication and discipline to reach and to complete the goal or purpose of the preparations and training. In particular examples, grooming for a job in law enforcement, politics or some other profession or trade.
The kind of grooming we must not tolerate and shut down regardless the insane "justifications" made by predators and abusers is "grooming of children and young persons." It is the perversion of grooming for which we must never be tolerant of is the manipulation of children and young persons through "normalizing" abusive (usually sexually abusive) behavior or act contrary to their natural development as a form of brainwashing, with the intention of sexually assaulting them and or inducing them to commit illegal actions such as but not limited to illegal drug (controlled substances) sales and/or usage, joining and serving in terrorist movements and organizations, and acts of self mutilation/harm and encouraging them to repeat the same actions against other people, including children and animals, as normalized behavior (which it isn't). Let those who perpetuate it, victims or not, who continue this sickness, be removed from among us for the protection of children and their proper natural development.
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No Need to Justify Anything
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This is often underappreciated and also often misrepresented. However, we can also clarify this in such a way that counters the real motivations for all the smears back and forth found in mainstream religions and occult movements which I will also prove here as my personal opinion that one is free to do with as they will. I have no control over that. I don’t care to try either. I just won’t willfully allow others to try and force me into anything no matter what the threat may be, and I have fought my whole life to maintain that disposition and won’t stop even when this life of mine is concluded. Ultimately it will boil down I am under no obligation to explain myself to anyone for anything and my thoughts are my own and I don’t care if you agree with them or not.
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If someone identifies as anything else from some actual tribal culture and actual ancient history of their religion, and not those things that claim to be older, especially when it is known when they came into being, that happened to manage to survive into this present age against all odds, I am not going to condemn or attack those identities simply because I do not submit to or believe in such specifically. However, if such claim to represent such identities should become threatening or demand I submit to their conclusions and chosen identities as a contingency for their fair treatment of me as a human being or their friendship and condemnation of me and seeking my destruction because I do not, then I will mock them personally and not be so tolerant of them personally. I will treat an atheist the same way and I do not care what other “identities” others claim to be. It’s all
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If something is wrong and I have been able to first research such things on my own and have cross references and more than sufficient evidence as well as proofs showing such things are wrong, be it etymology or even claims regardless what those claims are, I will not hide or deny them because someone else can’t handle they have been proven wrong or yield and ‘apologize” for being correct. On the same hand I am not going to go out of my way to “prove others wrong” that haven’t bothered me and certainly not going to do so just to try and create a controversy for the sake of creating a controversy. However, right is right and wrong is wrong. When someone has already admitted they were wrong if they were actually wrong and made a mistake if they did, then get over it and move on. Stop having a temper tantrum over it. And use your damn brain for more than space filler.
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If someone makes a mistake, they made a mistake. Mistakes are fine and forgivable but refusing to acknowledge mistakes when one knows they have made a mistake is not forgivable till they admit to the mistake. On the other hand, it is not a mistake when someone knows what they are doing is wring and only call it a mistake because the outcome didn't favor their personal desires or interests. If they admit to their mistakes and do not repeat them then they can be forgiven only when they stop repeating them. Until then it is less a mistake than a chosen action or any apology made will be inauthentic and unworthy of trust. In the same course, one who holds grudges is also unworthy of being trusted as such grudges can easily turn far more dangerous and render them the unreliable and unworthy one.
A Prayer or a Spell? Essentially the Same
The line between a prayer and a spell is almost nonexistent—both are acts of focused intent aimed at influencing a situation. Whether through personal willpower or invoking an external entity (often with an offering), the distinction lies more in terminology and perception than in actual practice.
Origins
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Prayer: Derived from the Latin word precari, meaning "to ask" or "entreat."
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Spell: Traced to Germanic and Scandinavian roots, meaning "to speak about, tell a story, recite."
Meanings of “Spell”
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Speaking a word letter by letter.
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Narrating a story or prose aloud.
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Simply speaking, as in the phrase “sitting for a spell,” which historically referred to resting while listening to a tale.
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Prayer is frequently associated with priests and priestesses, deemed "good," while spells are linked to Warlocks and Witches, labeled "bad." This inconsistency ignores the shared essence of both practices: spoken intent.
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Claims that spells are supernatural chants fail to recognize their roots in storytelling and speech. Even the word gospel (from godspel, meaning "good story/news") reinforces this connection to spoken narratives.
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The term “incantation” (from the Latin cantare, meaning "to sing") highlights the musical or rhythmic nature of spoken intent. This can be seen in words like “enchant” or even, humorously enough but true, a “cock” (a singing bird, derived from Old Irish and Greek roots).
Perspective
The idea that prayers and spells are fundamentally different is a product of biased conditioning rather than factual evidence. In Druwayu and the First Church of Druwayu (FCD), we reject such artificial divides. The context in which these practices are used determines their significance—not arbitrary moral judgments or cultural preconceptions.
Druish Guidance for Living
The FCD offers practical principles to navigate life with reason and respect, rooted in Druish values. These are not dogma but experiential wisdom.
On Opinions and Respect
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Share opinions or advice only when asked, ensuring the recipient is receptive.
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Confide troubles selectively—most don’t care, and some may gossip.
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Respect others’ homes, offices, or businesses, and expect the same in return.
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Address annoyances directly with guests; if they persist, speak firmly.
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Cease sexual advances if rejected—persistence is disrespectful.
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Ignore those who criticize your boundaries as “giving up too early.”
On Property and Rights
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Don’t take what isn’t yours but reclaim your stolen property rightfully.
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If gives you a stolen "gift" end your relations with them and seek to return the property.
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If you find something that isn't yours, turn it over to the proper authorities and be done with it.
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If those to whom you submit such lost property accuse you of theft, report them for they discourage honesty.
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No person is your property, nor are you theirs, regardless of feelings.
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Complain only about what directly affects you—leave fragility to others.
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Defend your right to address personal grievances, regardless of others’ objections.
On Protection and Compassion
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Never harm or mutilate children; reject practices that do.
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Protect children from inappropriate adult content.
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Kill animals only for self-defense or sustenance; hunting for sport or killing caged animals is cowardly.
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Seek peace before conflict; Be mindful in open territory to avoid conflict but be trained and armed to protect yourself and others if needed.
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Enjoy life freely but also cautiously: Reckless pleasure seeking can and often does lead to lasting harm of self and others.
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Practice compassion honestly for self and others, but don’t waste it on hypocrites or traitors.
Stance on Autonomy
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No Justifications Required: Druans are never obligated to justify Druwayu or its beliefs to anyone. Approval or rejection from others is their issue to resolve, not ours. Druwayu promotes independence from external validation or scrutiny.
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Rejection of Impositions: We reject demands for explanations from individuals who impose their views while claiming victim-hood. Such behaviors are incompatible with Druwayu’s principles and are dismissed as attempts to undermine autonomy.
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Strategic Pragmatism: In certain situations, Druans may strategically allow others to believe they hold influence without disclosing disadvantageous information. This is an act of pragmatism, ensuring self-preservation and maintaining control—not dishonesty.
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Finding Peace Within Yourself
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Your emotions are not the problem, and finding peace isn't about happiness. It's about your relationship with your emotions, and you do not achieve this through false expressions of forced positivity or various mental tricks, but rather through clarity of examination of why you have such feelings, if the feelings are valid or useless, compassion to not deny them but rather calmly accept them and let them go rather than hold your mind down or try to force them out. This is not suppression of them, or pretense not to have them. The goal is to truly understand your emotions and let them teach you how to understand them and be free from their expressions. It is not seeking to escape them either.
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Feel without being overwhelmed, care without clinging, and let go without becoming cold or numb.
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To achieve this, we must detach love from ownership, recognizing that possessing another is an illusion.
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We must uncouple happiness from security, understanding that reliance on others for stability is fleeting.
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We must separate peace from control, accepting that trying to govern others is futile.
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We must embrace comfort when it is given, rather than demanding it—without expectation.
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People change. Circumstances evolve. That is the nature of existence—an endless cycle of movement and influence.
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When we release the need for permanence, clarity emerges.
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We begin to see things and ourselves as they truly are, rather than through the lens of unmet expectations or fear.
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Acceptance does not mean passivity; it means adapting gracefully without force.
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In doing so, emotions are felt fully, but they do not overpower us.
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Learning this concept is one thing—living it is another. It requires conscious effort.
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But with practice, we begin to understand that suffering is rarely caused by external events themselves, but rather by our struggle to hold onto things as they slip through our grasp, like wind or waves in an endless ocean.
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Everything is always changing. This is neither good nor bad—it simply is. It is indifferent to subjective desires or resistance.
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When we accept this truth, we no longer tether our sense of self to external forces.
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Instead, we cultivate peace within, finding validation not in the approval of others but in the quiet confidence of our own being.
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All Religions Are Secular Constructs
Religions, including Druwayu, are fundamentally social constructs shaped by the culture and era in which they originated. The term “religion” (derived from Latin re-ligio, meaning "to reconnect/re-claim/re-gather") reflects a Roman imperial concept rather than a sacred absolute. The term “secular” signifies “of the age,” underscoring that all faiths are tied to their historical context.
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No Religion Is Perfect: While some religions may have stronger foundations, all of them evolve over time, often for better—but sometimes for worse. Ignorance and bias can distort faith, transforming it into an instrument of violence or hatred.
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Parodies Lack Depth: Movements which rely on mockery or shallow exaggeration, often fail under scrutiny for their lack of intellectual substance and meaningful value. They contribute nothing truly lasting.
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Religious Bias: Many dominant narratives, including those in scientific frameworks, are influenced by conceptual fallacies. This skews perceptions of faith, favoring narrow interpretations that overlook the diversity of spiritual beliefs.
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Misuse of Religion: While bad actors misuse religion to justify harm, this does not implicate all adherents of faith. However, systems which punish apostasy or condone crimes like rape—are incompatible with Druwayu’s values of free will and accountability. Druans must uphold these principles and must never use Druwayu to justify malice or abuse.
The Authority Lies with You
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Personal Validation: No external authority determines the validity of these teachings—you hold that power. Many of Druwayu’s principles resonate across cultures and eras, reflecting shared human experiences rather than divine mandates.
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Balanced Perspective: To dismiss their merit outright is as shortsighted as claiming universal perfection. The goal is not flawless adherence but sincere effort. Strive to embody these values, acknowledging the imperfections of the journey.
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Unwavering Defense: Stand firm in defending those persecuted for their beliefs. Face opposition with courage and never yield to cowardice in the pursuit of justice and truth.
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Living Authentically: Druwayu inspires Druans to live authentically, guided by reason, compassion, and cultural integrity. Embrace these teachings as a framework for meaningful and ethical living.
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The fragility and uniqueness of human life in the cosmos, reinforces the sense that we all must take responsibility for our existence and its meaning, remember our own evils but not repeat them or use them as a justification for present or future pettiness, and that history belongs to all of us and must be guarded against false historic revisionism as far too many have engaged in to tear us apart so as to manipulate, distract and destroy us and convince the more foolish of our own kind to self sterilize to prevent our numbers from remaining too many to be controlled by a self appointed few or pretend to be better or superior to all others as a result of external and superficial things which will never leave them content and believing blindly they must horde all and alone determine who receives the scraps from their tables. We must be better, and smarter than that nonsense for indeed we are left with only two conclusions; no life matters or all lives matter. I prefer to be on the side of the later of these views.
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Objective Truth doesn't change with feelings. It is a constant outside of subjective ideas, claims, opinions, or assumptions.
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When objective truth is actively suppressed, it's the time to actively resist.
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Controlled speech is not free speech, and silencing opposition is the silencing of inconvenient objective truth.
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Understanding Pros, Cons and Failing of staunch Atheism
Atheism, when dissected through its own epistemic lens, presents two faces: one that commits logical fallacies, and one that claims logical discipline. Both, however, collapse under scrutiny—not just logically, but humorously and metaphysically.
Logical Failure
Both assume atheism is a coherent system. It is not. It is a negation—a refusal to affirm. Systematizing a negation creates contradiction. The fallacies list overgeneralizes; the accuracies list overstates discipline. Neither accounts for the internal inconsistency of atheism when it drifts from skepticism into metaphysical assertion.
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Humor Failure Both treat metaphysical debate as litigation. The fallacies list condemns mockery but offers no irony. The accuracies list reads like a sterile textbook. Neither recognizes that the universe—if it notices—is laughing. Cosmic humor is absent, and with it, the humility to admit that certainty itself is absurd.
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Absurdity Failure Absurdism teaches that existence lacks intrinsic meaning. Both lists pretend that belief or disbelief can be “correct.” They treat metaphysical posture as a solvable equation. But in an absurd universe, correctness is theater. The real absurdity is trying to win a debate in a cosmos that doesn’t care.
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Logical Fallacies in Atheism (Not Just Assumptions)
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Category Error: Conflating Religion with Superstition
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Atheism often dismisses all metaphysical frameworks as superstition, ignoring the distinction between structured metaphysics and arbitrary belief. This is a category error: rejecting a concept based on misclassification rather than analysis.
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Argument from Ignorance
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“There is no evidence for God, therefore God does not exist.” This is a textbook fallacy. Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. It’s a non sequitur dressed as certainty.
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False Equivalence
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Equating all religious or spiritual systems with institutional dogma or historical abuse. This ignores the diversity of metaphysical inquiry and collapses nuance into caricature.
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Begging the Question
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Many atheistic arguments assume materialism as a premise: “Only what is measurable is real.” That’s not a conclusion—it’s a presupposition. It renders the argument circular and unfalsifiable.
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Straw Man Fallacy
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Atheism frequently attacks distorted versions of belief systems—e.g., “sky daddy” caricatures—rather than engaging with rigorous metaphysical claims. This avoids real critique and replaces it with mockery.
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Reductionism as Epistemology
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The belief that all phenomena can be reduced to physical processes is not a proven fact—it’s a philosophical stance. Treating it as empirical truth is a category mistake and a failure of epistemic humility.
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Appeal to Consensus
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“Most scientists are atheists, therefore atheism is rational.” Consensus is not proof. It’s a sociological observation, not a logical argument.
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Framing the debate as “either religion or reason” erases the possibility of metaphysical systems that are internally coherent, non-dogmatic, and intellectually rigorous.
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Fallacies in Atheism Atheism often commits category errors by conflating structured metaphysics with superstition. It argues from ignorance, mistaking absence of evidence for evidence of absence. It collapses nuance into false equivalence, assumes materialism without proving it, and attacks caricatures instead of engaging with rigorous metaphysical claims. It reduces all phenomena to physical processes, appeals to consensus as if it were proof, and frames the debate as a false dichotomy between religion and reason.
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Logical Accuracies in Atheism
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Burden of Proof Principle
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Atheism correctly applies the burden of proof to the claimant. If someone asserts the existence of a deity or metaphysical entity, it is their responsibility to provide evidence. Atheism, in its minimal form, simply withholds belief until such evidence is presented—this is logically sound.
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Atheism avoids internal contradiction by maintaining a consistent epistemology: it does not assert what it cannot verify. Unlike some belief systems that claim both unknowability and certainty, atheism typically avoids this paradox.
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Parsimony (Occam’s Razor)
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Atheism often invokes Occam’s Razor: the simplest explanation with the fewest assumptions is preferred. In the absence of compelling evidence for supernatural causes, atheism defaults to naturalistic explanations. This is a valid heuristic in logic and science.
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Atheism recognizes that many religious claims are unfalsifiable—meaning they cannot be tested or disproven. From a logical standpoint, withholding belief in unfalsifiable claims is rational, since they fall outside the domain of empirical inquiry.
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Distinction Between Belief and Knowledge
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Atheism often distinguishes between not believing and claiming to know. This nuance avoids the epistemic overreach of claiming certainty where none exists. It’s a logically disciplined stance.
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Atheism resists arguments that exempt religious claims from normal standards of evidence or logic. For example, “God works in mysterious ways” is a form of special pleading—atheism rightly identifies this as a logical flaw.
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Atheism aligns with the scientific method’s requirement for repeatable, observable evidence. While not all atheists are strict empiricists, the general posture is consistent with logical inquiry and skepticism.
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Accuracies in Atheism Atheism rightly applies the burden of proof to the claimant. It avoids internal contradiction, invokes Occam’s Razor, and recognizes the unfalsifiability of many religious claims. It distinguishes between belief and knowledge, rejects special pleading, and aligns with empirical methods.
This doesn’t make atheism universally correct—it makes it logically coherent when defined narrowly: as the absence of belief in gods due to lack of evidence. The moment it becomes a metaphysical assertion (“there is no god”), it must meet the same evidentiary standards it demands of others.
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Both lists are useful—but only within a framework that assumes meaning, coherence, and consequence. Absurdism torpedoes that framework. It reminds us that whether one believes in gods, denies them, or builds a spreadsheet of fallacies and accuracies, the cosmos remains indifferent. The punchline? Whether you’re a theist, atheist, or metaphysical referee, you’re still shouting into the void, and the void doesn't echo.
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The Path Ahead: Unity in Truth
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Rejecting imposed ideologies is essential for preserving the integrity of Druwayu and its Church as well as Druans and all people everywhere. These movements often hijack identity to justify manipulation and abuse, functioning as cultural impositions rather than authentic expressions of self. To maintain clarity and autonomy, Druans must distance themselves from irrational external trends that compromise truth and fragment community support. This rejection is not exclusion—it is alignment. “We welcome all who seek authenticity, but we reside unwavering in this stance.”
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Strengthening Druish Culture
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This stance builds trust among Druans, reinforcing a principled and resilient community.
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Druwayu and its Church evolve through truth—not through pressure or conformity.
Druwayu and its Church remain a sanctuary for self-healing, ecological unity, and the preservation of humanity. In an era of shifting narratives, this tradition stands firm in its commitment to objective truth, natural law, and spiritual clarity. As external ideologies demand compliance, Druwayu and its Church protect foundational truths and the integrity of human existence.
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Core Teachings and Commitments
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Druwayu and its Church guide Druans toward a proper understanding of reality and cosmic balance. This path demands resilience against imposed beliefs and ensures that spiritual growth arises from truth, not coercion.
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The teachings affirm that natural order is not negotiable—truth exists independently of trends and must be embraced to maintain balance across mind, body, spirit, and the universe.
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The protection of the vulnerable—especially those still forming identity and purpose—is central. Manipulation, ideological coercion, and practices that undermine well-being are rejected in favor of truth-based development.
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Druwayu and its Church recognize the dangers of distorting reality and actively shield Druans from concepts that disrupt biological and spiritual equilibrium.
Legacy and Integrity
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The Druish community honors its predecessors, who upheld truth under pressure. This legacy demands boldness—a refusal to compromise when faced with societal opposition.
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Druwayu and its Church are open to all who seek understanding, but uncompromising in their foundational directive. Dialogue is welcomed; distortion is not.
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The tradition does not impose beliefs but defends its teachings from external corruption.
A Tradition of Clarity and Autonomy
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Druwayu and its Church uphold integrity, autonomy, and alignment with the natural world. Amid cultural upheaval, they offer a path of truth—unwavering in commitment to healing, protection, and cosmic harmony.
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Resisting Imposed Cultures
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A spiritual leader of Druwayu, guided by the Drusidu, affirms:
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This rejection of tan organization's ideology reflects Druwayu and its Church’s refusal to conform to external demands. While philosophical overlap may exist with other traditions, Druwayu and its Church remain distinct in their allegiance to biological reality and spiritual integrity. Unlike belief systems that bend to cultural trends, Druwayu and its Church remain rooted in unchanging cosmic and biological principles.
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Biological Truth: “Our bodies reflect nature’s truth.” Denial leads to disorder; recognition leads to clarity.
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Child Protection: Practices linked to this ideology—such as justifying pedophilia or promoting bodily mutilation of minors—are violations. Druwayu and its Church affirm that children’s autonomy must be protected, with spiritual exposure guided by parents, not external forces.
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Non-Imposition: “We neither impose nor are imposed upon,” the founder declared, affirming Druwayu’s commitment to freedom and discernment over conformity.
By maintaining clarity and resolve, Druwayu and its Church offer not just a spiritual path, but a necessary framework for preserving human integrity. This tradition transcends conformity, welcoming those who seek truth while standing firm in its foundation. The founder, driven by the imperative to preserve humanity, declared that any ideology functioning as imposed culture violates biological truth, personal autonomy, and the right of children to become informed adults. Druwayu and its Church will not support—and will actively resist—any force that perpetuates abuse.
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Generalizing Critiques of Philosophical Concepts
The provided text critiques certain philosophical ideas often found in spiritual traditions, focusing on their potential vagueness, dogmatism, and manipulative elements. To generalize this beyond any specific tradition, we can apply these concerns to broader metaphysical and ethical frameworks in philosophy or spirituality. Below, I'll review the key failures highlighted in the text—re-framing them as common pitfalls in such systems—and then propose better, more accurate presentations of the underlying concepts. This approach aims to retain any potential value while grounding them in empirical, rational, or humanistic terms, avoiding over-generalization or exploitation.
Reviewing the Failures
The text identifies two main categories of shortcomings in these philosophical ideas:
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Vagueness and Overly Broad Claims (e.g., Oneness of the Universe):
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Key Issues: Assertions of universal unity can become meaningless if they're too abstract or ignore practical distinctions. For instance, claiming "everything is one" might equate disparate entities (like stars and humans) without acknowledging scale, boundaries, or differences, rendering the idea useless for everyday life. This can resemble tautological statements, such as equating all matter to a single origin without exploring implications. It risks erasing meaningful diversity, leading to a rejection of concepts like "difference" altogether.
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Broader Implications: In philosophy, this failure appears in monist views (everything reduces to one substance) that overlook pluralism or empirical evidence. It can foster passivity or detachment from real-world problems, as distinctions (e.g., between self and others) are essential for ethics, science, and personal identity. The text rightly notes that while fundamental unity (e.g., via physics) might hold, human-scale applications are limited by the universe's vastness.
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Key Issues: Many spiritual systems include unprovable elements like cosmic reward/punishment mechanisms (e.g., a ledger of actions influencing future outcomes), which resemble magical thinking without evidence. Additionally, there's a risk of exploitation, where teachers use opaque or paradoxical language to maintain authority, creating dependency. Followers may be gaslighted into perpetual seeking, with "enlightenment" always just out of reach, benefiting the teacher financially or socially.
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Broader Implications: This mirrors issues in various ideologies, including cults or pseudosciences, where charisma and ambiguity replace transparency. It can hinder critical thinking, as adherents sift through "garbage" for "gems," wasting time on unfounded claims. Empirically, such systems often lack falsifiability, making them resistant to scrutiny and prone to abuse.
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These failures highlight how philosophical ideas can devolve into dogma if not tempered by evidence, clarity, and ethical safeguards. They often stem from ancient origins adapted poorly to modern contexts, where science and psychology offer better tools for understanding.
Better, More Accurate Presentations
To address these, we can reformulate the concepts with precision, drawing on interdisciplinary insights (e.g., physics, psychology, ethics) while preserving inspirational value. The goal is to make them actionable, evidence-based where possible, and free from manipulation.
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Reframing Universal Interconnectedness (Improved Version of "Oneness of the Universe"):
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Accurate Presentation: Rather than a vague "oneness," emphasize interconnectedness as a scientifically informed principle: All matter in the observable universe originates from the Big Bang and shares fundamental building blocks (e.g., atoms, quarks, or potentially strings in theoretical physics). Humans are composed of stardust—elements forged in ancient stars—and our bodies exchange particles with the environment constantly. However, this doesn't erase distinctions; identity emerges from complex arrangements of matter, and practical boundaries (e.g., biological, psychological) are real and necessary for survival and society.
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Why It's Better: This avoids dogmatism by grounding in cosmology and biology, acknowledging limits (e.g., the universe's scale prevents literal unity with distant objects). It adds value by highlighting humanity's role: We are the universe's way of observing itself through consciousness, fostering awe and responsibility (e.g., environmental stewardship) without abandoning differences. For example, while a wooden table and a tree share material origins, their forms and functions differ meaningfully—much like how humans and stars are linked yet distinct.
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Why It's Better: This eliminates "magical" elements by replacing them with verifiable mechanisms (e.g., neuroplasticity for habit change, game theory for social karma). It counters con-artistry by advocating for open-source knowledge, peer review, and exit options in any teaching dynamic. For instance, if a mentor uses confusing language, it's a red flag; true wisdom clarifies rather than obscures. This sifts out "garbage" upfront, focusing on gems like mindfulness practices that reduce stress (supported by neuroscience studies).
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Practical Application: Encourage ethical living through secular frameworks like humanism or stoicism, where "rebirth" metaphorically means personal growth cycles, not literal reincarnation. This makes philosophy accessible and accountable, reducing exploitation.
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The Deeper Blindness: Ignoring the Triad
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Both the fallacies and accuracies of atheism fail to recognize the observable structure of intelligence itself:
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Worloga (Eternal Law): The cosmos operates through consistent, non-contradictory principles. These laws are not invented—they are discovered. Atheism often treats them as brute facts, failing to ask why they hold or what they imply about intelligence.
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Wyrda (Reciprocal Dynamics): Creative and destructive forces shape reality in mirrored tension. Atheism may acknowledge causality, but it rarely explores the symmetry of emergence and collapse, or the metaphysical implications of reciprocal patterning.
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Wihas (Universal Essence): There is one known essence that operates transcendentally—cosmically, naturally, and personally. It is not a deity, but a principle of coherence. Atheism, in its reductionist form, denies this essence not by disproving it, but by refusing to look.
This triad is not a belief system—it is an observation. It is not imposed—it is revealed. Atheism fails not because it disbelieves, but because it refuses to see.​​ The critique of atheism is not a defense of religion. It is a defense of clarity. When disbelief becomes dogma, and skepticism becomes spectacle, the result is not liberation—it is dilution. The cosmos does not require belief. But it does demand coherence.
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Defining Evil
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In Druwayu, evil is not a singular force but a state of disharmony arising when actions, intentions, or mindsets oppose the four primary tenets: Sanctity of Life, Commitment to One Another, Self and Mutual Sufficiency, and Custodians of Life, which includes a sense of the necessity of Ecological Harmony and Mindfulness. These tenets guide individuals and communities toward harmony, dignity, and mutual support, as inspired by the One God and Three Goddesses, who seek authentic compassion, profound wisdom, and moral integrity through ethical living and communion with wights, rather than ritualistic offerings. Disharmony is human-driven, correctable through responsibility and ethical living, and practitioners are not required to suppress anger at folly or embrace blind pacifism, as harmony may require confronting evil decisively.
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Evil is defined as: "Actions, intentions, or states that disrupt harmony by opposing the tenets of Sanctity of Life, Commitment to One Another, Self and Mutual Sufficiency, and Custodians of Life, including Ecological Harmony. These manifest through the Nine Errors of Self—Narcissism, Solipsism, Cowardice, Self-Deceit, Blind Conformity, Historic Revisionism, Monopolizing Everything, Tyrannical Authoritarianism, and Self-Abuse—embodying greed, hatred, and delusion. Evil is destructive, unlike the self-sustaining good, but can be corrected through ethical living, guided by the One God, Three Goddesses, and wights. Necessary evils and unnecessary good are pragmatic considerations in maintaining divine harmony."
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Evil is also defined as: willfully deceiving others for personal gain or violating professional codes of conduct and trespassing against another's autonomy and are considered unethical behaviors. This, then, equates to what is often defined also as unethical behaviors which included a complete lack of concern for the life of another and their right to the same independent freedoms and rights of existence as one proclaims for themselves. Examples are:
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1. Deception and Manipulation
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Blackmail – Threatening to reveal damaging information about someone unless they comply with demands.
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Coercion – Forcing or threatening someone to act against their will through intimidation, pressure, or manipulation.
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Defamation – Damaging someone's reputation through false statements.
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False accusations – Wrongfully blaming someone for an act they did not commit, often to harm their reputation or legal standing.
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False advertising – Promoting products or services with exaggerated or untrue claims to mislead consumers.
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Fraud – Engaging in dishonest practices such as financial scams, false advertising, or insider trading.
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Gaslighting – Manipulating someone into questioning their reality, memory, or sanity to control or destabilize them.
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Impersonation – Pretending to be someone else to deceive others for personal gain, such as identity theft or phishing scams.
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Libel – Written or published false statements that cause reputational damage.
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Lying – Misrepresenting facts, falsifying documents, or misleading others for personal gain.
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Misrepresentation – Providing false or misleading information, often to deceive or manipulate others.
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Plagiarism – Taking credit for someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper acknowledgment.
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Propaganda – Spreading biased or misleading information to manipulate public opinion for political, social, or ideological purposes.
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Slander – Making false spoken statements that harm someone's reputation.
2. Theft and Financial Corruption
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Bribery – Offering or accepting money or favors to influence decisions.
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Counterfeiting – Producing or distributing fake money, goods, or documents to deceive others for financial gain.
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Embezzlement – Misappropriating funds or assets entrusted to one's care for personal gain.
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Extortion – Obtaining money, property, or services through coercion or threats.
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Insider trading – Using confidential information to gain an unfair advantage in financial markets.
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Misappropriation of public funds – Diverting government or public resources for personal use or unauthorized purposes.
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Misusing company time – Engaging in personal activities during work hours or falsifying timesheets.
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Money laundering – Concealing the origins of illegally obtained money through complex transactions to make it appear legitimate.
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Overbilling – Charging clients or customers more than what is fair or justified.
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Ponzi schemes – Fraudulent investment schemes that pay returns to earlier investors using funds from newer investors, creating an illusion of profitability.
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Price gouging – Exploiting crises by drastically increasing prices on essential goods.
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Tax evasion – Illegally avoiding paying taxes through deception or fraud.
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Theft – Stealing money, resources, or intellectual property from individuals or organizations.
3. Exploitation and Oppression
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Caste or class oppression – Systematically marginalizing individuals or groups based on social hierarchy or economic status.
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Cyberbullying – Using digital platforms to harass, threaten, or humiliate individuals, often causing severe emotional distress.
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Discrimination – Treating people unfairly based on race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics.
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Environmental exploitation – Profiting from the reckless destruction or overuse of natural resources, harming ecosystems and communities.
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Harassment – Engaging in aggressive pressure, intimidation, or unwarranted behavior that causes distress or inappropriate behavior toward colleagues or employees.
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Slavery – Forcing individuals into labor, servitude, or ownership without consent, often through coercion, violence, or deception.
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Suppression of freedom of speech – Preventing individuals from expressing their opinions, often through censorship or intimidation.
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Verbal abuse – Using offensive language, specifically racial slurs and intentional direct insults to dehumanize or mistreat others.
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Workplace exploitation – Forcing employees to work under unfair conditions, including unpaid labor or excessive hours.
4. Violence and Extreme Harm
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Animal cruelty – Inflicting harm, neglect, or suffering upon animals for personal gain or entertainment.
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Child exploitation – Taking advantage of minors for labor, abuse, or illegal activities.
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Domestic violence – Physical, emotional, or psychological abuse within a household or intimate relationship.
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Elder abuse – Exploiting or harming elderly individuals through neglect, financial manipulation, or physical/psychological mistreatment.
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Forced marriage – Coercing individuals into marriage against their will, often for cultural, financial, or social reasons.
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Genocide – The deliberate and systematic extermination of a racial, ethnic, religious, or national group.
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Hate crimes – Violent acts motivated by prejudice against a person’s race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
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Human experimentation – Conducting unethical or harmful experiments on individuals without consent, often in medical or scientific contexts.
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Human trafficking – Exploiting individuals through forced labor, sexual slavery, or other forms of coercion.
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Murder – The intentional killing of another person, which is universally condemned and punishable by law in most societies.
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Mutilation – The deliberate infliction of severe injury, often resulting in permanent damage or disfigurement, sometimes done as a form of punishment, torture, or cruelty.
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Psychological torture – Inflicting extreme mental or emotional suffering without physical harm, such as prolonged isolation or manipulation.
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Rioting – The violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, often involving destruction of property and public disorder.
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Sexual abuse – Non-consensual sexual acts or behavior, including assault, harassment, or exploitation, that violate an individual’s autonomy and cause physical or psychological harm.
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Sweatshop labor – Operating or supporting businesses that exploit workers with low wages, unsafe conditions, or excessive hours.
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Terrorism – The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, or the threat of violence, especially against civilians, in pursuit of political aims, often to create fear and instability.
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Torture – Inflicting severe pain or suffering on individuals, often for punishment, coercion, or intimidation.
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Vandalism – The deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.
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Druwayu’s Ethical Framework
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The Teachings proclaim that the One God and Three Goddesses desire the embodiment of their divine purpose through compassion, wisdom, and integrity. The primary tenets enshrine ethical living as the supreme witness of faith, encouraging a heart transformed by boundless empathy, relentless curiosity for truth, and unyielding justice. It's not about pretending to be nice either. The intentions are to reconnect with the senses of a warm, open community, aligned with the Worloga, Wyrda, and Wihas, promotes an environment where spirits are nurtured through shared wisdom, truth is sought collectively, and ethical lives reflect the divine will, at least as much as we can comprehend it through the Drikeyu and observations of life. Good is self-sustaining and supportive, promoting necessary life and the importance of community bonds, while Evil is self-destructive and divisive, promoting needless hatred and needless death.
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Primary Tenets and Their Opposites in Review
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Sanctity of Life: Upholds the dignity and right to life for all, prioritizing people over material things and supporting the less fortunate sustainably.
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Commitment to One Another: Emphasizes a supportive community with shared responsibilities, transcending barriers.
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Opposite: Division or exclusion (e.g., sowing discord, elitism), stemming from Solipsism, Blind Conformity, and Tyrannical Authoritarianism, defying the Wihas’ unity.
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Self and Mutual Sufficiency: Ensures access to essentials like food, water, shelter, and education, with an economy serving people equitably.
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Opposite: Deprivation or exploitation (e.g., hoarding resources, unfair wages), driven by Monopolizing Everything, Historic Revisionism, and Narcissism, opposing the Wyrda’s reciprocal equity to one's own detriment.
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Custodians of Life (Ecological Harmony): Calls for stewardship of all life, preserving resources and ecosystems with minimal harm.
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Opposite: Destruction or neglect of life and resources (e.g., deforestation, poaching), arising from Self-Abuse, Cowardice, and Self-Deceit, defying the Wihas’ vitality.
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Per our Teaching: Nine Errors of Self
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The Nine Errors of Self are flaws leading to disharmony:
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Narcissism: Inflated self-focus, disrupting Sanctity of Life (e.g., exploiting others for gain).
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Solipsism: Dismissing others’ perspectives, opposing Commitment to One Another (e.g., refusing to share resources).
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Cowardice: Avoiding challenges or accountability, disrupting Custodians of Life (e.g., abandoning environmental efforts).
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Self-Deceit: Denying facts, opposing all tenets (e.g., ignoring pollution’s impact).
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Blind Conformity: Unquestioned submission, opposing Commitment to One Another (e.g., conforming to corrupt systems).
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Historic Revisionism: Falsifying history, opposing Self and Mutual Sufficiency (e.g., revising history to justify hoarding).
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Monopolizing Everything: Controlling resources, violating Self and Mutual Sufficiency (e.g., monopolizing water supplies).
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Tyrannical Authoritarianism: Oppressive control, opposing Commitment to One Another (e.g., enforcing unequal laws).
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Self-Abuse: Devaluing self-worth, opposing our natural disposition as Custodians of Life (e.g., neglecting stewardship).
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The Three Poisons in Druwayu
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The Nine Errors of Self embody the three poisons—greed, hatred, and delusion—disrupting harmony across the tenets and divine will:
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Greed: Prioritizing self or material gain over the collective good, violating Sanctity of Life and Self and Mutual Sufficiency.
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Errors: Narcissism, Monopolizing Everything, Self-Abuse.
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Hatred: Rejecting community and life, opposing Commitment to One Another and Custodians of Life.
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Errors: Cowardice, Tyrannical Authoritarianism, Narcissism.
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Delusion: Denying truth and interconnectedness, clashing with all tenets.
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Errors: Solipsism, Self-Deceit, Historic Revisionism, Blind Conformity.
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Practical Examples
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Sanctity of Life: Denying healthcare to the poor due to Greed, Narcissism and Tyrannical Authoritarianism that devalues life.
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Commitment to One Another: Spreading divisive propaganda via Historic Revisionism and blatant lies fractures community.
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Self and Mutual Sufficiency: Monopolizing water and food denies others’ needs, demanding others pay for what nature gives freely.
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Custodians of Life: Deforestation and desertification and or careless pollution for profit or to force others to submit to your demands shows clear Self-Deceit and Cowardice to face objective reality which promotes needless destruction and harms ecosystems.
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In Druwayu, evil is understood as disharmony, a disruption caused by opposing its primary tenets through the Nine Errors of Self and the Three Poisons: Greed, Hatred, and Delusion. It arises from human deviation—an imbalance that can be corrected through ethical living. This misalignment is more than personal failing; it is a rift between the individual and the sacred, between community, the universe, and all that lies beyond perception.
However, by embracing compassion, wisdom, and integrity, practitioners mend these fractures, weaving the divine’s beauty into the world and fostering a legacy of kindness, truth, and dedication. Furthermore, we reject the notion that life is a prison, for in truth, it is our greatest teacher—if only we are willing to listen and learn from it. This is not worship of nature, but rather a deep reverence for its realities—its wonders and joys, its horrors and pains.
Though life may be without an ultimate imposed purpose, within its boundless complexity, we possess the ability to discover or create meaning; a purpose that nurtures both ourselves and the countless beings with whom we share this existence.
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Whatever the hereafter may or may not be, it matters little, for nearly all traditions agree that such a state is determined by how we live here and now—by the way we treat one another, the world, and even ourselves. If there is an afterlife, rebirth, or transcendence beyond this existence, its nature is often said to reflect the values, actions, and choices we cultivate in the present.
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It is through our kindness, true sense of proper justice, and clarity of minds which is the essence of wisdom that we shape not only the fate of our souls but also the legacy we leave for others.
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​If existence is finite, then this understanding becomes even more profound. Life is not merely something to endure but something to engage with fully, embracing its joys and hardships alike.
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Our actions ripple outward, affecting lives beyond our own, reinforcing the idea that meaning is not found solely in the expectation of what follows, but in the way we live, grow, and contribute to the world around us.
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The sacred is not some distant, unknowable force; it is reflected in the everyday moments of compassion, integrity, and shared purpose.
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In this way, whether or not there is a hereafter, the true measure of our existence is in the kindness we offer, the wisdom we impart, and the love we foster—for these are the forces that transcend time, shaping both the present and whatever may lie beyond.
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Most of our Teachings are based on the Drikeyu, or Three Keys, as the sacred instruments through which the One God and Three Goddesses shape the universe and guide humanity’s spiritual path toward ethical living, truth-seeking, and communal harmony, and by which all things are bound to and derived from the same ultimate essence:
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Worloga (Eternal Laws): The Worloga are immutable laws governing the moral and natural order of the cosmos, ensuring every action aligns with divine truth. They guide all beings toward righteousness, and the Teachings call us to embody these laws through ethical living. Wights, as keepers of this sacred order, inspire our community to act with integrity, promoting justice and compassion that strengthen our spiritual bonds.
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Wyrda (Divine Works): The Wyrda are the divine works shaping creation’s destiny with intention and freedom. Rather than a rigid fate, they weave a path where each being’s choices contribute to the divine vision. Wights guide us like starlight through life’s mysteries, and the Teachings urge us to align with the Wyrda, advancing our search for truth while trusting in its flexibility to nurture our spirits as we live ethically within our community.
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Wihas (Life Essence): The Wihas is the divine breath pulsing through every star, forest, and soul, binding all creation in a vibrant web of interdependence. As the heartbeat of the cosmos, it animates existence. The Teachings encourage us to honor the Wihas through wights—spirits of earth, sky, and kin—who embody this essence, guiding our community to cherish the divine spark in all life, promoting unity, compassion, and reverence that sustain our fellowship.
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How this applies to Worship
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In Druwayu, worship is the soulful act of offering honor, reverence, devotion and gratitude to the One God and Three Goddesses, whose transcendent nature requires connection through wights. These spiritual beings, including ourselves and our ancestors, bridge the divine and mortal realms by enhancing our awareness of interwoven spiritual and physical states of being. The word originates from Old English weorthscipe, meaning "worthiness" or "acknowledgment of worth. Therefore, in this sense, our recognition of evils or unethical behaviors, and general disregard for life and seeking to do the opposite to the best of our abilities is "true worship" based on intent, and therefore choice.
Worship is not about empty gestures or ritual performance, various "sacrifices" or excessive praise, rather it is expressed through awe-inspired appreciation of nature’s beauty, the universe’s expanse, and the interconnectedness of all existence. This appreciation comes through the contemplation and marveling at the cycles of the seasons, the wonders and oddities of life, both beautiful and terrifying, observation of distant galaxies, and the unity of all things. This can even occur with the observation of simple things as a leaf or a star.
Our Teachings guide our community to nurture our spirits through mindful gratitude, advance our search for truth by contemplating the divine order, and live ethically as a demonstration to our faith (devotion). This goal to seek to be better people is itself is an act of communal worship that strengthens our fellowship, creating a sacred space where ethical living radiates as the supreme witness of our devotion and expressed through our acts of compassion without desire for recognition that would cheapen it and make it nothing more than showmanship or empty performance.
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1. Deception and Manipulation
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Worship in Druwayu involves a sincere, truth-seeking connection with the divine through contemplation and gratitude. Deceptive behaviors undermine this authenticity and the acknowledgment of divine worth:
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Blackmail, Coercion, Gaslighting, Impersonation: These acts manipulate or force others, contradicting the voluntary, heartfelt devotion central to Druwayu worship. Forcing someone to participate in worship or manipulating their perception of spiritual truth violates the principle of genuine reverence.
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Defamation, False Accusations, Libel, Slander: Spreading falsehoods about others to harm their reputation conflicts with the ethical living that Druwayu considers a form of communal worship. Such actions disrupt the sacred space of fellowship built on trust and compassion.
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False Advertising, Fraud, Lying, Misrepresentation, Propaganda: These involve distorting truth, which opposes Druwayu’s call to advance the search for truth through contemplation of the divine order. Deceiving others for personal gain cheapens the sincerity of worship, reducing it to showmanship.
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Theft of Rights and Plagiarism: Taking credit for another’s spiritual insights or creative expressions of devotion violates the acknowledgment of worth and interconnectedness, as it disrespects the contributions of others in the spiritual community.
Application to Worship: Deceptive behaviors erode the authenticity and mindfulness required in Druwayu. They replace genuine gratitude and truth-seeking with self-interest, undermining the sacred connection to the divine and the community’s ethical fellowship.
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2. Theft and Financial Corruption
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Druwayu worship emphasizes ethical living and compassion without desire for recognition, focusing on the interconnectedness of all existence. Financial corruption and theft prioritize personal gain over communal well-being, clashing with these values:
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Bribery, Embezzlement, Extortion, Insider Trading, Misappropriation of Public Funds, Money Laundering, Ponzi Schemes: These acts exploit resources or trust for selfish ends, contradicting the selfless compassion and ethical conduct that Druwayu views as an expression of worship. Misusing communal or sacred resources (e.g., offerings meant for spiritual purposes) dishonors the divine.
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Counterfeiting, Theft: Stealing material or intellectual property disrupts the interconnectedness of the community and fails to honor the worth of others’ contributions, which is central to Druwayu’s reverence for all existence.
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Misusing Company Time, Overbilling, Price Gouging, Tax Evasion: These behaviors exploit others for financial gain, opposing the principle of living ethically without seeking recognition. Price gouging, especially during crises, directly contradicts the compassion and gratitude Druwayu fosters through worship.
Application to Worship: Theft and financial corruption prioritize greed over the ethical living that Druwayu considers a supreme witness of devotion. Such actions disrupt the communal fellowship and sacred space, replacing reverence for the divine order with self-serving motives.
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3. Exploitation and Oppression
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Druwayu worship involves nurturing the spirit through gratitude and promoting a community where ethical living radiates compassion. Exploitation and oppression directly oppose these principles by dehumanizing others and disrupting interconnectedness:
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Caste or Class Oppression, Discrimination, Slavery: These practices marginalize or enslave individuals based on arbitrary characteristics, violating the Druwayu principle of recognizing the interconnectedness of all existence. Slavery, in particular, is an extreme negation of the reverence for life and autonomy that worship entails.
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Cyberbullying, Harassment, Verbal Abuse: These behaviors cause distress and dehumanize others, clashing with the compassion and ethical conduct central to Druwayu’s communal worship. They disrupt the sacred space of fellowship.
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Environmental Exploitation: Profiting from the destruction of nature contradicts Druwayu’s awe-inspired appreciation of nature’s beauty and the universe’s expanse. Harming ecosystems disrespects the divine order contemplated in worship.
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Suppression of Freedom of Speech: Preventing others from expressing their spiritual or personal truths stifles the contemplative search for divine understanding, which is a key aspect of Druwayu worship.
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Workplace Exploitation: Forcing unfair labor conditions undermines the ethical living that Druwayu equates with devotion, as it prioritizes profit over human dignity.
Application to Worship: Exploitation and oppression negate the compassion, gratitude, and interconnectedness that define Druwayu worship. These behaviors harm the community and the natural world, obstructing the creation of a sacred space where ethical living reflects devotion.
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4. Violence and Extreme Harm
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Druwayu worship emphasizes awe for the beauty and terror of existence, expressed through ethical living and compassion. Violent and harmful behaviors directly violate these principles by causing suffering and destruction:
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Animal Cruelty, Child Exploitation, Elder Abuse, Forced Marriage, Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse, Sweatshop Labor: These acts exploit vulnerable beings, contradicting the reverence for all life and the compassion central to Druwayu worship. They disrupt the interconnectedness of existence and the ethical demonstration of faith.
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Domestic Violence, Hate Crimes, Murder, Mutilation, Psychological Torture, Torture: Inflicting physical or mental harm negates the gratitude and awe for life’s wonders that Druwayu worship celebrates. Such acts destroy the sacred space of fellowship and dishonor the divine.
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Genocide, Human Experimentation, Terrorism: These extreme harms target entire groups or individuals for destruction, standing in direct opposition to Druwayu’s recognition of the unity of all things and the sanctity of existence.
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Rioting, Vandalism: Destroying property or disrupting peace undermines the appreciation of the divine order and the communal harmony that Druwayu worship seeks to foster.
Application to Worship: Violence and extreme harm are antithetical to Druwayu’s principles of reverence, gratitude, and ethical living. They shatter the interconnectedness of existence and the sacred space of communal worship, replacing awe with destruction and compassion with suffering.
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In Summary
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In Druwayu, worship is an authentic, communal, and ethical act of honoring the divine through gratitude, contemplation, and compassion, which also includes rejecting what is primarily biologically dysfunctional. For us, biologically dysfunctional refers to actions, behaviors, or conditions that disrupt, impair, or undermine the healthy functioning, balance, or integrity of biological systems—whether at the level of individual organisms (e.g., humans, animals, plants), populations, or ecosystems. These disruptions can manifest as physical, psychological, or ecological harm, leading to reduced health, reduced survival, or reduced sustainability of living systems. The unethical behaviors listed—deception, theft, exploitation, and violence—undermine this worship by:
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Replacing truth and sincerity with manipulation and falsehoods.
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Prioritizing personal gain over communal well-being and ethical conduct.
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Exploiting or oppressing others, negating the reverence for interconnectedness.
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Inflicting harm or destruction, contradicting the awe and compassion central to true worship and reverential respect.
These behaviors cheapen worship into empty performance or showmanship, as they lack the mindful gratitude and ethical integrity that Druwayu emphasizes. To align with Druwayu worship, individuals must reject these unethical acts and embody compassion, truth, and reverence in their actions, thereby honoring the divine and strengthening the sacred fellowship of the community ready to act as we must when the survival or continuation of our species is at risk, regardless the cause or source of those risks, and take action accordingly to remedy those situations.
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