*Note: The views of the Church of Arkhan are not nessecarily the views of the Author. Several of the Commandments came from people who submitted them. 3 came from a Evangelical Christian while 5 came from an Agnostic. I am more than willing to include any suggestions anyone may have for this page IF I feel they fit the MC's ideology. His views are not nessecarily my own, as this is not a self-insert fanfic. If any part of the following angers or upsets you, then ignore this chapter, as it will likely not be referenced later on.*
*In no particular order*
1. Do unto others only as you would have done to yourself (If you are attacked you have the right to fight back with equal ferocity.)
2. Do not attempt to coerce people into joining the faith (Do not proselytize/ go to other people and attempt to make them change their beliefs without a very good reason (if their beliefs are harmful to others you can try and change them))
3. Do not expect Arkhan to give you anything, even if you beg. If you want something, get off your knees and work to acquire it (as long as your acquisition of what you want does not deprive others of it).
4. All people are equal to all others. Humans and Non-Humans and Sentient Machines are all equal and therefore have the same rights as everyone else.
5. Do not prostrate to Arkhan unless you are an enemy. Hold your head high and lower yourself to no one and nothing. Only foes of Arkhan and/or Arcadia should be groveling, bowing and scraping.
6. You can believe one faction of MSGs are superior to the other, but both are equal in Arkhan's eyes as they both have their own Pros and Cons.
7. The secular law is just as important, if not more so than religious law. When in doubt, follow the secular law first as it was made by the will of the masses rather than the will of the few.
8. Don't be afraid to ask for help. It does not make you weak to need assistance, it instead shows you are strong enough to admit you are not perfect.
9. No one is perfect (with the possible exception of Arkhan). You can do everything right and still screw up, so admit your mistakes and learn from them. Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.
10. Do or do not, there is no try.
11. Never stop innovating. The more you push society forward the more powerful everyone becomes. However, be cautious not to damage your morals when inventing, experimenting and innovating.
12. If you cannot stop being a racist, be prepared for Arkhan's disfavor.
13. Just because you have better tech than someone or more possessions than them does not mean you are superior. All are equal at their core.
14. Honor your mother, father and siblings only if they are truly deserving of being honored. If they are repeatedly antagonistic for no good reason, then they are not deserving of being honored (just because they won’t get you what you want all the time does not make them routinely antagonistic; you know what this commandment really implies).
15. There are no superior cultures and no inferior cultures. The only exception to that rule is when a culture treats other sentient entities worse than others based on religion, politics, economics or other such reasons.
16. No, Arkhan is not interested in dating/ marrying you at the current moment. He will choose his own spouse and the relationship will be monogamous.
17. Arkhan does not care if you write fanfiction about him, clean or dirty. Just keep it in moderation.
18. There is nothing wrong with living in the sky, on the ground, under water, underground or in space. Those in atmosphere are no better or worse than those who live in space and vice versa.
19. Just because war is evil does not mean it should be avoided or ended at all costs. Others will wage war upon you and you will have to retaliate to avoid being destroyed. While the neither the attacker or defender, invader or invaded are always in the right, you must be careful to keep the moral high ground to avoid becoming the very monsters that are seeking to destroy you.
20. If someone intends to do you harm (stealing, raping, murder, etc.) you are fully permited to fight back and, if absolutely needed, kill them.
21. Life is neither fair nor just all the time. Sometimes it can be one but not the other, but that does not mean that the pursuit of both justness and fairness are foolish.
22. Misfortunes do not necessarily happen because Arkhan is displeased with you.
23. Do not murder, steal, rape, engage in pedophilia or do anything that common consensus says is immoral and criminal. If you are truly needing money, get a job, go to a church for alms, go to a homeless shelter or temp agency. If you are using what money you have for alcohol and/ or illegal substances, then prepare to be denied and sent to rehab.
24. You may envy someone or fantasize about doing terrible things to others. Just remember to keep those things in your head and not to act upon them. If you feel like hurting someone or doing something bad there are places where you can act out that are controlled and legal. If you REALLY want to go on a murderous rampage, there are numerous VRMMOs (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer games) where you can indulge in your basest desires. Just remember to separate reality from the game world.
25. Use common sense. If the ‘average person’ wouldn’t do it, you probably shouldn’t.
26. Church and State should be separated permanently. However, this does not mean religious organizations are exempt from taxes and scrutiny. Religion is a business; a business of faith, but a business nonetheless. This is especially true if the church or religion in question makes money from its supporters.
27. Everyone is entitled to their own life. If they have lived as long as they could and their body haas begun to fail them and they desire to leave this world with their dignity rather than to slowly fade away then that is their choice. Suicide without reason is not appropriate, as every life has value, but for those who have lived meaningful lives they have the option of accepting a quick and painless end to avoid a slow and/or painful demise. (Thanks to Arthur300000 for the suggestion)
28. Men and women, regardless of differences, are equal to each other. Just as men can abuse/ mistreat women, women can abuse and mistreat men. Abuse is wrong, regardless of who is doing it. (Thanks to Arthur300000 for the inspiration)
29. You Shall Not Pass (Sensitive information to outside parties unless it is being done to hold people/ organizations accountable)! (Thanks to Coca_Cola_beverage_product for the inspiration)
30. It is your sovereign right to potentially own firearms. This right can and will be regulated according to current and future events. No, the governement is not coming to take your guns. No, you can't have guns if you are a criminal or former criminal. No, you don't need a police/ military grade weapon to hunt wild game. If you are mentally unstable or make threatening remarks then you WILL have your access to firearms severely limited, even if that means banning you from owning any kind of firearm and/ or any kind of ammunition.
And many, many more.
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