Sanguis Astroism/Writings/Sermons/On Morality

Roleplay from Eoghan O'Faolain

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Brothers and Sisters: I apologize for the delay in this week's lecture; I have been somewhat preoccupied with the reclamation of Darfix. And I do say "lecture", rather than sermon, because while I do hold a badge of high office I do not wear the robes of our priesthood. That said, I write to you today regarding morality. None of our holy scriptures touch deeply on morality, so what is human morality to the Divine Bloodstars? Is it necessary to be a just and moral person in order to attain balance and harmony? I would suggest that it is not. The Stars drive us to action, either logical or passionate, and to refrain from action, but they do not tell us whether that action or inaction is moral. This is necessary, for the Stars do not fight amongst themselves as we do, the Stars do not lie. They are constant and yet changing, but they do not distinguish "right" and "wrong", for to the Stars all human action or inaction has the same Divine spark, the same source in the Bloodstars. And it must, for how could any action not be traced, in a harmonious soul, back to the Three? Then why morality? If we are not mandated by the Divine to be just and upright, why ought we strive for such a thing? There is yet guidance to be found, if we look closer. The Stars do not lie, they do not deceive. The Stars are even-handed and treat all as they deserve to be treated. The Stars do not shy away from giving their influence, even to those who would rather ignore it. So must we be. We ought be forthright, we ought be just and treat all according to their station and afford each man and woman, each brother and sister the respect they deserve. And we must not shy away from governance; we must ensure that our just rule is afforded to those who lack the ability to properly rule themselves, and give our guidance to those who can. These are the root not only of our morality, but of the expansion of our Faith: they are the root of the Cup, the Open Hand, and the Sword, and they are how we show our Faith in the Bloodstars to each other, and to the world. I hope you have found this lecture in some way useful, information or enlightening as we make our way with difficulty towards the stars. Ever Yours in Faith,

Eoghan O'Faolain (Consul)