The Emanixine Creed

[emanix]

I was walking down the road this afternoon and this idea just popped into my head. Wouldn't it be interesting to take one of the most traditional statements of faith in the christian church (which, being the faith that was vaguely foisted on me as a child, is the main religion that I push against, culturally-speaking) kick out the rubbish, and

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[adjectivemarcus]

I'd pretty much concur, but I do think there is judgement. Kinda, sorta.

[emanix]

Interesting thoughts, and thanks for linking. :)

I like the idea, but still feel that while people may remember me fondly, I won't know it. I think in my worldview the concepts of heaven and hell apply best while we're alive.

[comfy_chair]

What an excellent idea! As a minister's daughter I grew up hearing the original an awful lot and I think you've fitted it to that style rather well.
It'll take me a fair bit of time to work out one for myself but I think it's worth doing.

[emanix]

I'd love to read it when you're done! :)

[comfy_chair]

I shall try very hard to remember to link it here when I do, but it might be a while :)

[just_becky]

I was pondering something along these lines earlier this week when I asked @feministhulk on Twitter if I should produce a Manifesto, Womanifesto or Personifesto.

All glibness aside, I was looking to render down key ideals to help me focus on the important things in life. I really like your Creed, but I think a Manifesto might be more appropriate to me, as the term seems more objective orientated and I am looking to focus on where I want to be rather than where I am now.

But that's probably because you are already in an awesome place (yes am a teensy bit jealous :-P), whereas I can see an awesome place from where I am standing but need to clarify my direction in order to get there.

I'll probably post more on this on my own journal soon, but thank you for inspiring me :-)

[theozzardofwiz]

Shouldn't it be a Perchildifesto?

[theozzardofwiz]

Something like

[emanix]

Hee! just came back to this. I love the note that cats are people too. :)

When I noted the bit about conscious beings and people, I specifically didn't limit that to human beings. I believe there may well be other conscious species out there, or indeed all around us, or being created by us, and eventually this is going to be relevant.

I also note that your general rule requires psychic powers to apply properly. ;)

[theozzardofwiz]

But of course. All the best general rules require psychic powers. Consider, for example, "Thou shalt not kill".

[petite_lambda]

Great post!

"and hope for forgiveness of any misunderstandings."

Forgivemenss by whom? You mean other people, right?

"I look for the continuation of life, and the world to come."

So, you believe in the afterlife?

[emanix]

Yes, forgiveness by other people. And no, not an afterlife, just a belief that there will be a day after tomorrow, and that the world is a new place every day - a belief in extending the life I have for as long possible, and making the most of what the future brings.