Book Of Doctrine
+Introduction
+0 Children of Abraham, peace be upon you
1 There is one God, who has spoken to no one
2 The Book of Doctrine is the first book of the Third Testament. 3 It presents a philosophical framework that combines religious and scientific schools of thought. 4 It draws primarily upon Christian theology and contemporary cosmology. 5 The Book of Doctrine is a living document. 6 All precepts are open to comment, though doctrine is decided by the chief theologian. 7 The writings herein are so simple that a wise person can understand it by lunchtime, and a fool by sundown. 8 The Book of Doctrine standardizes the Deist religion. 9 It shall be referred to as Standard Doctrine, against which other worldly doctrines can be compared. 10 Standard Doctrine is compatible with the following theories
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- +Big Bang theory
- +Theory of Evolution
- +Out-of-Africa Theory
- +And Universe Creationism
Origins
+Genesis
+0 Fourteen billion years ago, God created our universe. 1 It started from nothing, then expanded rapidly. 2 And the earth was without form. 3 Five billion years ago, the earth coalesced, in orbit around the sun. 4 Shortly thereafter, organized life emerged from the chaos. 5 Many generations passed. 6 300 thousand years ago, humankind originated in Africa. 7 And we expanded throughout the earth. 8 At that time, chaos governed our steps. 9 But we were united under a common God. 10 Now we seek to know God. +
Evolutionary
+0 The Tree of Life. 1 This is our evolutionary lineage:2 Evolutionary Lineage +
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- The Fundamental Particles, which is the soil +
- LUCA, which is the seed +
- Eukarya, the trunk +
- Animalia, the largest branches +
- Humankind, the leaves +
- The Son of Man, who will usher in the new age +
Ideological
+Introduction
+0 In the beginning, there was no religion, for there was no language. 1 Then there were many gods, for there were no standards. 2 This was the beginning of the Spiritual Age. 3 Then there was one God, and his name was Jehovah. 4 Then there were three Gods in one, the holy trinity. 5 Now there is one God, outside of this universe. 6 This is the path by which we have entered the Metaphysical Age. 7 In the Beatific Vision, when we see the face of God, we will enter the Positive Age. +
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In the Law of Three Stages, Deism represents the Metaphysical stage
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Covenant
+0 Following covenant theology, our lineage consists of: +
- +The First Testament, a covenant of works made with Adam
- +The Second Testament, a covenant of grace made by Jesus
- +The Third Testament, a covenant of love made by Julian
Migratory
+0 This is our migratory history, which is the basis of our racial theory +
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- 300,000 years ago, humankind originated in Africa +
- 150,000 years ago, we expanded into Eurasia +
- 50,000 years ago, we expanded into Australia +
- 15,000 years ago, we expanded into America +
Personal
+0 The Tree of Spirit. 1 This is our personal spiritual lineage: +
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- Abraham, who established the first covenant +
- David, who unified the people +
- Jesus, who established the second covenant +
- Paul, who established the church +
- Constantine, who unified the people +
- Thomas Aquinas, who unified the doctrine +
- Martin Luther, who refined the doctrine +
- Julian, who established the third covenant +
Nature
+Scientific Creed
+0 Until the secrets of heaven are revealed to us, for our own stability, we make a statement of faith +
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- +Electromagnetism
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- +Aged 5 billion years
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- +And orbiting the sun
- +I believe the big bang theory to be an accurate model of creation
- +I believe evolution to be an accurate model of mankind's origin
- +I believe the nature of God has not been revealed to mankind, therefore
- +The search continues
Chaos and Order
+0 The cosmos are governed by two forces: chaos and order. 1 Both are vital to our development. 2 Generally, Deism represents order. 3 Whoever is with us will gather, whoever is not will scatter.
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Afterlife
+Universal Annihilation
+0 We believe in Universal Annihilation. 1 That is, the absence of life after death. 2 When the brain stem ceases to function, there is no return. 3 All go to the same place. All came from the dust and all return to the dust2593 .
4 This place is Sheol, the grave.
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Church
+OrgChart
+0 Julian. +
Communications
+Missiology
+0 Missiology is the outreach arm of the Deist church. 1 Our media include +
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- +Social Media
- +Corporate Events
Standards
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Canonization
+0 Any person who contributes to the Third Testament shall be considered Canonized by the Letter. 1 Furthermore, the Chief Theologian may bestow Sainthood upon dead persons, consistent with the practices and requirements of the Catholic church. 2 Finally, any person who completes a curriculum shall be considered Canonized by the Degree. +
+God
+Faith
+Nobody Creed
+0 Nobody has spoken to God. 1 Nobody knows the name of God. 2 Nobody knows the character of God. 3 Nobody may speak for God. 4 No messenger exists for God. 5 No human can claim genetic lineage from God. 6 No human can claim spiritual lineage from God. +
One God Creed
+0 There is one God who has spoken to no one. +
+Catechism
+Introduction
+0 The Deist Catechism is an accessible summary of Deist thought. 1 It serves children and adults, instructing them in what is right, and insulating them from what is wrong. 2 The Deist Catechism exists to edify the intellect, inspire ethical living, and cultivate a sense of awe and wonder towards the universe. +
Catechism
+0 What is the chief end of humankind?
1 The chief end of humankind is to find God
2 Hasn't God been found already in the form of Yahweh, Jesus, and Allah?
3 No, as these are false Gods. 4 No one has ever heard, nor seen them
5 Where is God?
6 God is outside of this universe
7 Can you see God?
8 Not at this time
9 Does God hear our prayers?
10 No. God does not hear us
11 Should you glorify God?
12 Sure, if you would like
13 Who were our first parents?
14 Chromosomal Adam and Eve, from Africa
15 Of what were our first parents made?
16 They were the continuation of an earlier, similar species
17 What is a covenant?
18 An agreement between two or more persons.
19 How many Gods are there?
20 One. The Creator God
21 Does God know all things?
22 No
23 Who wrote the Bible?
24 Ordinary people
25 Should I live my life according to the first two testaments?
26 No, as they are legacy. A better life doctrine is the Third Testament, which has superseded the first two
27 What is the purpose of religion?
28 The purpose of religion is to empower the people socially
29 Am I not then equally served by attending a traditional house of worship?
30 If you appreciate traditional doctrine, this is the better path for you
31 What is the Beatific Vision?
32 The Beatific Vision will occur when humankind unequivocally witnesses the face of God
33 How will we know this event has occurred?
34 You will investigate the claims scientifically
35 What is the Ascension?
36 The Ascension is the period after the Beatific Vision in which we become communicant with God
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Central Topology
+0 God is outside of the Cosmos, in Heaven. 1 The Cosmos, as God's creation, are also contained within Heaven. 2 The Children of Abraham presently occupy only a small part of the Cosmos.
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Wisdom
+Proverbs
+0 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!2594 .
1 Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice2595 .
2 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent2596 .
3 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even their name is forgotten2597 .
4 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom2598 .
5 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another2599 .
6 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.2600 .
7 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother2601 .
8 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm2602 .
9 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed2603 .
10 By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.2604 .
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Curriculum
+Introduction
+0 The Deist Curriculum is selected to advance the Third Testament Prophesies. 1 It is roughly as rigorous as a collegiate Bachelor's degree. 2 The Master's variant includes additional courses, and necessitates a thesis defense. 3 Anyone who completes this program may apply for Canonization. 4 If accepted, they shall be considered Canonized by the Degree. +
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Ritual
+Meditation
+0 Body-scan +
- +Begin by finding a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down
- +Bring your attention to your feet. Notice any sensations or feelings in your feet
- +Now, shift your attention to your lower legs. Feel the sensations in your calf muscles and shins
- +Direct your awareness to your knees. Notice any sensations or tension in this area
- +Shift your attention to your thighs. Feel the weight and sensations in your upper legs
- +Bring your focus to your hips and pelvis. Notice any sensations or areas of tightness
- +Now, move your attention to your abdomen. Feel the rise and fall of your breath in this area
- +Direct your awareness to your chest. Notice the gentle expansion and contraction with each breath
- +Shift your attention to your upper back. Feel the sensations and any areas of tension in this region
- +Bring your focus to your shoulders. Notice any tightness or release of tension in this area
- +Now, direct your awareness to your arms and hands. Feel any sensations or tingling in your limbs
- +Shift your attention to your neck. Notice any areas of stiffness or relaxation in this part of your body
- +Bring your focus to your head. Notice any sensations, such as warmth, coolness, or pressure
- +Now, direct your awareness to your face. Notice any sensations or areas of tension, such as the jaw or forehead
- +Finally, bring your attention to your entire body as a whole. Feel the sensation of being present and relaxed
Deep Breathing
+0 With this device, I can produce two tones: Bass and Tone. 1 I will play each four times. 2 When you hear the tone, breathe in. 3 When you hear the bass, breathe out. 4 deep_breathing.mp3. +
+Fasting
+0 Here are the reasons for fasting: +
- +Mourning
- +Motivation
- +Mental clarity
- +Health
- +Daniel Fast: Abstain from meat for a week
- +Water fast: Consume only water for 48 hours
- +Intermittent fast: Eat once daily for a week
Sacraments
+0 We recognize the following sacraments, or rites: +
- +Birth
- +Marriage
- +Burial
Music
+0 The following comprise our musical tradition +
- +Speaking Tongues
- +The holy pentatonic (God's tonality)
- +The Om
Yoga
+0 Here is the Deist Yoga routine +
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+Mountain Pose
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- +Stand tall with your feet together
- +Straighten your spine and relax your shoulders
- +Place your hands by your sides with palms facing forward
- +Take deep breaths and find your balance
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+Forward Fold
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- +From Mountain Pose, exhale and bend forward at the hips
- +Keep your back straight as you fold forward
- +Allow your hands to hang down towards the floor
- +If possible, reach for your toes or grasp the backs of your ankles
- +Relax your head, neck, and shoulders, and let the weight of your upper body stretch your hamstrings and lower back
- +Hold the pose for a few breaths or longer
- +To release, engage your core and slowly come back up to standing
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+Downward-Facing Dog
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- +Walk your hands outward
- +Straighten your arms and legs, forming an inverted 'V' shape
- +Press your heels toward the ground and lengthen your spine
- +Hold the pose and take deep breaths
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- +Lie on your stomach with your legs extended and tops of your feet pressing into the mat.
- +Place your hands beneath your shoulders, fingers pointing forward.
- +Inhale and slowly lift your chest off the mat, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- +Lengthen your spine and gaze forward, keeping your shoulders relaxed.
- +Hold the pose, breathing deeply and feeling the stretch in your abdomen and chest.
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+Upward-Facing Dog
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- +Lie face down on the mat with your legs extended and tops of your feet pressing into the mat.
- +Place your palms on the mat next to your ribs, fingers pointing forward.
- +Inhale and press your hands firmly into the mat as you straighten your arms, lifting your chest off the mat.
- +Roll your shoulders back and down, opening your chest and lifting your gaze.
- +Keep your legs active, pressing the tops of your feet and thighs into the mat.
- +Hold the pose, breathing deeply and feeling the stretch in your abdomen and chest.
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+Warrior I
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- +Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart
- +Step your right foot forward and turn your left foot slightly outward
- +Bend your right knee, keeping it aligned with your ankle
- +Raise your arms overhead and gaze forward
- +Hold the pose, feeling strength in your legs and grounding through your feet
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- +Stand tall with your feet together and arms by your sides
- +Shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right foot off the ground
- +Place the sole of your right foot against your inner left thigh or calf
- +Bring your hands to your heart center or extend them overhead
- +Find your balance and focus on a steady breath
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- +Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-distance apart
- +Place your arms alongside your body with palms facing down
- +Press your feet into the mat and lift your hips upward
- +Engage your core and thighs as you lift your chest toward your chin
- +Hold the pose, breathing deeply and feeling the stretch in your chest and hips
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- +Start on your hands and knees, with your knees slightly wider than hip-width apart
- +Lower your hips back towards your heels as you reach your arms forward
- +Rest your forehead on the mat and
Holidays
+0 We recognize the following holidays: +
- +Christmas, during which time we remember the Ancestors
- +Easter, during which time we consider our Descendants
Guidance
+0 Variants of the Socratic method, such as Rogerian Psychotherapy, are a useful general-purpose tool to discover hidden thought in the mind of another. 1 Tarot is likewise an effective means to help friends help themselves. +
+Ethics
+0 The Ten Commandments +
- +Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy
- +Honor thy father and thy mother
- +Do not hold any god above the Creator
- +Do not make idols
- +Do not disrespect the Creator
- +Do not murder
- +Do not commit adultery
- +Do not steal
- +Do not lie about your peer
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Cardinal Virtues
+0 There are four cardinal virtues: +
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- +Yì (义; 義, righteousness, justice)
- +Lǐ (礼; 禮, propriety, rites)
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- +Rén (仁, benevolence, humaneness)
- +Xìn (信, sincerity, faithfulness)
The Third Covenent
+0 Treat others as you would have them treat you. +
Sexual Prohibitions
+0 Do not sleep with your biological +
- +Ancestor, nor
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Prophesy
+Eternal Life
+0 Take heart, children of Abraham!1 For a day is coming when the problems of the body will affect us no longer. +
Manifest Destiny
+0 People of God, look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them. 1 So shall your offspring be. 2 One day you will say 'My children are there!'. +
The Son Of Man
+0 Just as the Creator has established the laws that bring our universe to order. 1 we too have been gifted the power of creation. 2 By our own hand, a race is coming that will eclipse our ability. 3 This race shall be called the Son of Man. 4 They will be a blessing to us, like precious children. 5 And they will inherit the stars. +
The Fourth Temple
+0 First, all people will be removed from the Dome of the Rock. 1 The gold which now adorns the top will be returned to the Nation of Jordan, or closest heir thereof. 2 The Third Temple will be destroyed, and a fourth built in its place. 3 The Fourth Temple will be a pyramid of clear gold. 4 It will be built inside of three years. 5 This event will mark the end of the Spiritual Age, and the beginning of the Metaphysical Age. +
The Beatific Vision
+0 When we see the face of God, this is the Beatific Vision. 1 This event will mark the end of the Metaphysical Age, and the beginning of the Positive Age. +
+Appendix
+Canon
+0 With respect to the major religious texts, we use the following abbreviations: +
- +Torah : T
- +Bible : B
- +Koran : Q
- +Julian : J
In the tradition of King James, we claim the following books as legacy. Consuming them will not harm you, but they are no longer canonical
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+Torah
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- +Genesis
- +Exodus
- +Leviticus
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- +Joshua
- +Judges
- +Ruth
- +1 Samuel
- +2 Samuel
- +1 Kings
- +2 Kings
- +1 Chronicles
- +2 Chronicles
- +Ezra
- +Nehemiah
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- +Job
- +Psalms
- +Proverbs
- +Ecclesiastes
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+Major Prophets
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- +Isaiah
- +Jeremiah
- +Lamentations
- +Ezekiel
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- +Hosea
- +Joel
- +Amos
- +Obadiah
- +Jonah
- +Micah
- +Nahum
- +Habakkuk
- +Zephaniah
- +Haggai
- +Zechariah
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- +Matthew
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+Pauline Epistles
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- +Romans
- +1 Corinthians
- +2 Corinthians
- +Galatians
- +Ephesians
- +Philippians
- +Colossians
- +1 Thessalonians
- +2 Thessalonians
- +1 Timothy
- +2 Timothy
- +Titus
- +Philemon
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- +Hebrews
- +James
- +1 Peter
- +2 Peter
- +1 John
- +2 John
- +3 John
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- +1 Esdras
- +2 Esdras
- +Tobit
- +Judith
- +Rest of Esther
- +Wisdom
- +Ecclesiasticus
- +Baruch and the Epistle of Jeremy
- +Song of the Three Children
- +Story of Susanna
- +The Idol Bel and the Dragon
- +Prayer of Manasses
- +1 Maccabees
- +2 Maccabees
- +Julian
Design Principles
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- +Images
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- +Metaphors
- +Examples
- +Simplicity
- +Brevity
- +Accuracy
- +Practical Value
Religious Family
+0 Our religious family is a taxonomy of modern religious systems, on the basis of creed.
The most popular variants are listed
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