#deanist

In the Clear Recital, if I am reading it correctly (I admit, I have not read the entire book, just the sections on the creation of the universe and the Daughter's "Passion" story), the Daughter descends into the Underworld in order to bring Her light to every place in the cosmos.

Does that mean that the Snake no longer exists, as there is now nothing which doesnot know Dea's light?

Also, what is the relationship between the Snake and the Dark Queen? The Dark Queen and her daughters seem to appear out of nowhere and disappear just the same. I find it rather strange.

Rather very good questions that I'm happy to answer!

To start, many within the community rather refer to Snake as "Kear Beast" as this is nearer to it. I best explain Snake as the propensity of the physical world towards inertness, or entropy. From the text: "It had not energy nor delight, but only weight." (Note: I don't define Snake as male or female). Snake, or Kear Beast, is the pull towards disorder, inertness, even nihilism. Dea's Light does indeed reach all portions and depths however since we are beings with choice, we can choose to move further from Dea (widening/increasing kear). The Snake is that pull towards giving up/nihilism.

To fold into you next portion then, if one moves further from Dea it can swing towards more sinister choices which would be the realm of the Dark Queen. The original Madrians did not leave many notes on her or her daughters but there is mention that her daughters are the inverse of the Greater Janyati and their associated virtues. In my interpretation, she was driven out by Dea's Light but still exists, as there is clearly still evil in this world (especially by people making abhorrent choices). The salvific nature of the faith is such that anyone can again return to Her and Her Light, though it may take one several lifetimes, but ultimately every soul is redeemable. The Three paths spoken of in the Crystal Tablet are the foundation of life and redemption within Filianism.

Seek not advantage over other creatures, but let you be indifferent as to whose is the advantage. Seek excellence, but seek not praise nor honor nor reward.

Practice not revenge, but offer only love to them that harm you; and those that would take from you, give to them freely.

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You are not judges even of yourselves; for you see but a little further into the inwardness of your own being than into that of another- nay, oftentimes not so far. Therefore pray in supplication for the Light Divine that you may make true examination of your heart; but do not pray for knowledge of another.

I've noticed it's been quiet in our corner and was hoping everyone is alright.