Post by Head Moderator on Jan 25, 2013 15:46:24 GMT -5
Devotees of the Shining Path
This "religion" does not rely on any gods or magic, but supported only by the power of the goodness of the hearts of men, of ushering in a new era in which man takes hold of his own destiny and emancipated himself from all outside shackles. There are still far more people worshipping the gods than following the Shining Path, but they have monasteries and halls in every kingdom and realm in OH.
The Shining Path is dedicated to furthering study in all non-magical fields so as to empower mankind as much as possible to take hold of its own destiny. Its foundational tenets are that of peace, harmlessness, enlightenment and education. Consequently, devoted followers of the Shining Path are often educated and work actively to educate the common population.
Although it rejects the authority of the gods, the Shining Path nonetheless maintains that it has no qualms with the gods or their followers. It does however reject the practice of magic as a poisoned chalice which promises much but ultimately delivers only disaster, as mankind do not know how to control it properly and as such is not to be touched. Unlike worship of the gods, followers of the Shining Path actively discourage the practice of magic, although still by peaceful means of dialogue and education.
The Shining Path has a dedicated monastic order established to allow followers to devote themselves fully to the holy life he preached which has widespread influence and hundreds of monasteries and churches throughout the world.
It is not uncommon for the common people to practise a hybrid of the Shining Path and other religions, acknowledging the doctrine of man taking hold of his own destiny through education and enlightenment, rejecting magic, but still paying homage to gods and spirits to receive good fortune in all kinds of matters.
This "religion" does not rely on any gods or magic, but supported only by the power of the goodness of the hearts of men, of ushering in a new era in which man takes hold of his own destiny and emancipated himself from all outside shackles. There are still far more people worshipping the gods than following the Shining Path, but they have monasteries and halls in every kingdom and realm in OH.
The Shining Path is dedicated to furthering study in all non-magical fields so as to empower mankind as much as possible to take hold of its own destiny. Its foundational tenets are that of peace, harmlessness, enlightenment and education. Consequently, devoted followers of the Shining Path are often educated and work actively to educate the common population.
Although it rejects the authority of the gods, the Shining Path nonetheless maintains that it has no qualms with the gods or their followers. It does however reject the practice of magic as a poisoned chalice which promises much but ultimately delivers only disaster, as mankind do not know how to control it properly and as such is not to be touched. Unlike worship of the gods, followers of the Shining Path actively discourage the practice of magic, although still by peaceful means of dialogue and education.
The Shining Path has a dedicated monastic order established to allow followers to devote themselves fully to the holy life he preached which has widespread influence and hundreds of monasteries and churches throughout the world.
It is not uncommon for the common people to practise a hybrid of the Shining Path and other religions, acknowledging the doctrine of man taking hold of his own destiny through education and enlightenment, rejecting magic, but still paying homage to gods and spirits to receive good fortune in all kinds of matters.