#church worship templates

[romecreation]

Create Church Flyer Templates in Photoshop - Creative Flyers (creative-flyers.com)

[flyertemplates]

Church Flyer Template is very modern psd flyer that will be the perfect invitation for your Worship church event or Church Service! All elements are in individual layers and the text is fully editable!

2 PSD files – 4”x4” with 0.25” bleed + 1080×1080 RGB Social Media

[mariacallous]

Donald Trump’s fans and critics alike have compared him to some of history’s most famous rulers: Cyrus the Great, Adolf Hitler, King David and more. 

But on the eve of the election, a celebrity pastor named Jonathan Cahn wants his evangelical followers to think of the Republican candidate as a present-day manifestation of a far more obscure leader: the biblical king Jehu, who vanquished the morally corrupt house of Ahab to become the 10th ruler of the Kingdom of Israel. 

“President Trump, you were born into the world to be a trumpet of God, a vessel of the Lord in the hands of God. God called you to walk according to the template; He called you according to the template of Jehu, the warrior king,” Cahn told the hundreds of Christian leaders who gathered last week for the National Faith Summit outside Atlanta. He also shared a clip of his prophecy about Trump on his YouTube channel, which has more than a million followers. 

What Cahn means — and why at least one scholar of the Christian right says he is worried — requires some background. Cahn, 65, is the son of a Holocaust refugee and grew up in a Jewish household in New Jersey. When he was 20, he says he had a personal revelation that led him to Jesus, and he eventually became the head of a Messianic congregation, blending Jewish rituals with Christian worship and a focus on doomsday prophecies. 

Cahn helped popularize the interpretation of 9/11 as an apocalyptic biblical allegory. In his telling, the terrorist attacks were akin to God’s rebuke of the biblical nation of Israel, and they happened because God wanted the United States to revert to a time before legalized abortion and gay rights when religion held a more central place in society — or else. His book on the topic, “The Harbinger,” came out in 2012 and spent months on The New York Times bestseller list. 

Cahn continued to release commercially successful books, and combined with his social media activity, he established a growing and enthusiastic audience for his prophetic warnings. 

Then Trump came along. During Trump’s first term, many evangelical Christian supporters explained his lack of religiosity by comparing him to Cyrus, the pagan ruler of ancient Persia, who served as God’s agent by, according to the Bible, helping the Israelites return home from exile. In 2018, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid an effort to build stronger ties with the evangelical movement, praised Trump as a modern-day Cyrus. 

But Cahn had spun a different prophetic narrative about the new American president. He released a book called “The Paradigm” a few months after the 2016 election, which cast Trump as Jehu, the biblical king who took control of and restored the Kingdom of Israel, whose territory largely overlapped with parts of present-day Israel and Lebanon. Just as Jehu killed the idol-worshippers who had taken over the kingdom, Trump would “drain the swamp” of Washington and “make America great again.” In this contemporary rendition, Hillary and Bill Clinton play the role of Ahab and Jezebel, the evil rulers who had led the kingdom astray. Jezebel is also seen as wicked in the Jewish tradition, but she is far more prominent as a symbol in evangelical discourse today, representing feminism, sexual promiscuity, and moral decay. 

In the 2024 election, Biden’s replacement with Harris as the Democratic candidate challenging Trump allowed the template of Jehu-versus-Jezebel to get updated and become salient again. 

Two weeks before Cahn spoke at the National Faith Summit, an ally of his named Ché Ahn evoked the comparison at another mass religious event. Ahn heads Harvest Rock Church in Pasadena, California, as well as a network of thousands of ministries all over the world. He is a leader of a spiritual movement known as New Apostolic Reformation, which aims for Christians to dominate society and government. Major Republican figures like Mike Pompeo, Sarah Palin, and Josh Hawley have visited Ahn’s church, reflecting the growing influence of Christian nationalism on the Republican party.  

On Oct. 12, Yom Kippur, Ahn appeared at the “Million Women March” event on the National Mall, speaking before a crowd of tens of thousands with many wearing prayer shawls or blowing shofars — traditionally Jewish symbols highlighting the movement’s overlap with Messianic Judaism. 

“Jehu will cast down Jezebel,” Ahn said, and prophesized a victory by Trump over Harris.

The social media user who brought the recent Jehu comparisons to wider notice through posts on X is Matthew Taylor, a scholar of the Christian right at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies, a Baltimore-based Interfaith research and advocacy group, dedicated to “[dismantling] religious bias and bigotry.”

“Since Harris became the candidate this summer, we’ve seen the Jehu image really rise to the surface much more,” Taylor said in an interview. “This is the story [Cahn and Ahn] want running through their followers’ heads, their lens for interpreting the election and its aftermath.”

In the grim biblical story, recounted in the book of II Kings, as Jehu ascends the throne, he kills Jezebel by ordering her thrown out of a palace window, after which he stomps on her body, which is then eaten by dogs. The new warrior king then goes on a killing spree, slaying the families of Ahab and Jezebel and other Baal-worshiping pagans who had despoiled the kingdom.

“Jehu came to the capital city with an agenda to drain the swamp,” Cahn said in his speech, addressing Trump, who also spoke at the National Faith Summit. “Jehu formed an alliance with the religious conservatives of the land. So, it was your destiny to do the same. Jehu overturned the cult of Baal by which children were sacrificed. So, God chose you to overturn America’s cult of Baal, Roe vs. Wade.”

Cahn and Ahn did not respond to a request to their ministries from JTA to discuss the theology of their recent statements. 

Neither pastor elaborated on the analogy they were drawing and neither made an explicit call for violence. But Trump has generated widespread concern by speaking of retribution, calling his political opponents “the enemy from within,” and talking about using the military against political enemies if he wins. 

Given the riots that took place at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 after Trump challenged the election results, and his ongoing promotion of electron fraud narratives, independent experts and government agencies are warning of increased political violence. Many Jewish leaders are particularly concerned because Trump recently blamed Jews for his potential defeat.

Taylor says the pastors’ followers would be familiar with the biblical story of Jehu and he believes that they are priming their audience to accept violence during the election or afterward.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, that surfaced the Jehu prophecies, Taylor voiced his alarm. 

“If Trump wins in this election, the Jehu ‘template’ tells Trump’s Christian supporters: some real-world violence may be needed to purge America of her demons,” Taylor wrote. “If Trump loses this election, particularly to Kamala Harris their ‘Jezebel,’ the Jehu template prescribes vengeance.”

[olomaya]

Religion for Sims (v.1.0)

Update 18 Dec: Check out the list of fixes and updates here.

This is a collection of script and object mods that creates religions for Sims through the use of custom skills. There are two religions that Sims can practice: Peteran and Omiscan. Sims can pray/worship, make offerings, attend religious services and teach other Sims of their religion. The two religions are different and have different practices that you have to learn and can share. Peteran Sims can become priests which is a rabbithole career with active interactions where they can give live sermons, convert other Sims, ask for church donations and absolve Sims of their "sins".

This mod requires Battery's Script Utility, NRaaS Career (for the custom career), and CCLoader and the University EP for the custom herb to work.

Please read through all the documentation, there's a lot of information about the features and gameplay.

Download:

Necessary: olomaya_religion_Peteran.package, olomaya_religion_Omiscan.package, olomaya_banisteria_herb.package

Optional (but def recommended to get all the mod features): olomaya_PeteranReligion_Career.package, olomaya_PeteranBook.package, ATS3_object_sims4to3_jungle_amazoniteskull_Omiscan.package, ATS3_object_sims4to3_jungle_ancienttalkingstatue_Omiscan.package, Mspoodle_TSM_PeteranPrayerWood_Peteran.package, Mspoodle_TSM_PeteranPulpit_Peteran.package

Banisteria smoking can be found here

The objects are courtesy of the very talented @mspoodle1 and ATS Sandy. You can basically just copy and paste the script into whatever objects you want to customize the aesthetics of the religions to your liking.

Thanks to: @misspats3 for all her testing, her work in putting together the extremely thorough documentation, and for pushing me to finally release this. I think this mod has been done for a year but I'm lazy. @zoeoe-sims for all her help with getting the custom skill to work with a custom career. SonjaA, @omedapixel, Alunn and others (again, this was so long ago I'm sure there's people I'm forgetting. forgive me!) for their testing and feedback. MsPoodle and Sandy for their generosity in letting me share new/alternate scripted versions of their work and for making cool stuff that makes me go "ooh, what if that were functional?"

Custom moodlets made with FlatIcons and GIMP and loaded using Battery's Script Template.

The mod has been tested with several players and I played with it for months but I'm sure me just saying that will produce a bug I've never come across so let me know if you find it!

Enjoy!

[acrystalwitch]

An example of a polytheistic witch’s practice with deities:

Here’s how I incorporate the deities I work with and worship into my life and what I feel like I gain from them.

🖤 Shadow work:

Lucifer: church trauma

Loki: internalized transphobia and past s.a

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💙 Learning things:

Odin: Runes and Norse myths

Selene: Greek myths, moon spells and phases and crystals

Anubis: tombs and Egyptian history, and mythology

Horus: traditional kemetic religious practices

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💚 Activities: (places I regularly, easily incorporate them)

Ares, Thor, Horus: Video games, working out

Anubis: playing with/walking my dog, going to cemeteries, listening to music and dancing, art.

Thor: nature walks, standing in the rain

Selene: staring at the moon, art, anything aesthetic

Freyr: meditation, picking daisies and looking at flowers at the park

Odin: poetry, writing

Tyche: picking clovers for her at the park

Lucifer: lots of casual hanging out together, watching YouTube videos about people who left Christianity, Art

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💛 Working relationships:

Tyche: for luck spells and prayers

Anubis: for protection spells and prayers

Thor: for positivity and trans things

Freyr: for meditation work and positive masculinity influences

Selene: for charging moon spells, crystals and meditation

Odin: for wisdom and guidance

HeruSaAset: for perseverance and quitting nicotine (I did! First try over 3 months no nic)

Ares: for bringing out my confidence to stand up for myself

Hecate: for assistance in spells I don’t want to/can’t ask my other deities for

Nyx: (I have once worked with her to help me with protection wards for my home, I gave her coffee grounds in exchange for advice.)

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This isn’t exactly meant to be a “how to” guide, your relationship with your deities should be special and unique to you! But I thought it might be nice to see an example of what that actually looks like in the life of a polytheistic witch. 🖤 I’d love to hear everyone else’s examples if they’d like to share. Or even just use this as a template to figure out what you’d answer for these categories in your own personal pantheon!

[come-along-pond]

OC HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE 2023. day seventeen + eighteen - october 18th. Death is a Mystery and Burial is a Secret + What's The Opposite Of Miracles.

I went very abstract with this interpretation lol. But have Gaia and her connection to cemeteries, and Viviana and her connection to churches.

(Location: Cemetery or Tomb) Cemeteries and tombs are the places we put our loved ones to rest, but in horror movies we find that final resting places are not so restful after all. Whether it’s ghosts, zombies, psychotic gravekeepers, or grave robbers ensuring no witnesses; how do your ocs go from mourning to trying to survive.

(Location: Places of Worship) Places of worship are supposed to be places of good, where people go for guidance and safety, places full of good beings and devoid of sin. But what if the bad beings sneak in or the sinless place is just a hiding place for those full of sin?

TEMPLATE BY @cavalierfou

taglist: @arrthurpendragon @bravelittleflower @carmens-garden @cecexwrites @dancingsunflowers-ocs @foxesandmagic @shrinkthisviolet @stanshollaand @witchofinterest @wordspin-shares

Send an ask/message if you wish to be added or removed!

[malicedragoness]

MK OC Titan Template

So this is something I’ve been working on since we have a lot of lovely OCs in the Mortal Kombat fandom on tumblr. And I love to see them. ☺️

This is a fun writing exercise if your OC became a Titan! You can write as much or as little as you want. If one of the topics doesn’t fit your OC, please feel free to skip it. The purpose of this is to have fun and get the creative juices flowing!

So let’s see some OC Titans!

Please either reblog or give me a mention for the credit of the template. And so I can reblog your lovely work and hope it spreads to more people of our community and fandom. 😊

Have fun writing! (Here’s mine if you wanted an example.)

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Title: What is their title, if you wish to give them one? (God, Goddess, Lord, Lady, War chieftain, cleric, etc.)

Motto: (Do they have a motto/any particular saying?)

Powers: Raiden had lightning, Liu Kang has fire. What is theirs?

Realm they favor: Which Realm do they tend to stay in/favor/protect?

Places of worship: Do they have any shrines/churches/places where people pray or worship them?

Consort: If they have a consort, who is it and how do they play into their story? From the old timeline where your OC was mortal to the one they created.

Physical appearance: Has their physical appearance changed in anyway now that they’re a Titan? (Liu Kang has white glowing eyes, etc.)

Armor/Style of clothing: Show us or explain how their clothing/armor looks like.

Weapons: What weapon(s) do they have if any?

How does Geras help them/regard them: Geras is the servant of whomever is the Keeper of Time. How is he with your OC? What is his role? How does his appearance change now that your OC is a Titan and the Keeper of Time?

Any characters or events that have drastically changed that you would like to mention?: (Tarkat is a disease instead of a race, Mileena and Kitana as actual sisters, etc.)

Backstory/Notes/Tidbits: Anything else you wish to write about/mention?

[theeasistwayofdoingthings]

Religion template

(Link for notion)

Read:

If you have any suggestions on things to add in this sheet feel free to tell me :3

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If you prefer to see without the link:

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How many gods are In this religion:

Most know God or leading god:

Pantheon Name:

¤》about the religion《¤

Which gods are good and which are bad?or they are all neutral,or are these terms not used when talking about gods?

How does this religion see non-religious people?

How does this religion see non-humans?

Is there a difference between miracle and magic?, if so what are they?(fantasy theme)

Is freedom of religion normal?

How are the various religious rites and why do they exist?

Should people pick one or more gods to worship and ignore the others, or do most people pray to whoever is most likely to grant results in their situation?

How do people decide which God to worship??

Where does religion fit into society?

What are the main religious symbols?

What do the symbols represent?

How sacred are the symbols in everyday life

¤》values《¤

-What are the number one values that Are communicated in this religion

It's things like: kindness,They are things like: kindness, respect, honor, obedience, piety, offerings, recognition.

-What are the number two values that Are communicated in this religion

These are practical considerations that affect how people treat each other and covers things like:Sexism, sexuality Sexism, sexuality and commercial values.

¤》about the gods《¤

Are the god's real beings or are they symbols only?

Where did the god(s) come from?

What do the gods value?

How is this different from what the people value?

On what scale do the gods operate? Local, Regional, Global, Star System, Galaxy, Galaxy Group, Cluster, Super Cluster, Universe...

What is the god's interaction with their believers? Tools, witnesses, sources of power, symbols of their power?

What time-scale do the gods work on?

What are the long term goals of the gods?

Is there tension, rivalry, or outright hostility between any gods?

How relationships between the gods affect church politics?

Does the relationship between them affect people's daily lives?

Why do the gods want to be worshiped?

Are they more human or are they transcendent and incomprehensible?

Do the gods have limits to what they can do?

Can the gods make mistakes?

¤》mythological hierarchy 《¤

¤》birth story《¤

¤》mythological creatures《¤

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¤》gods《¤

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¤》other deities《¤

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¤》mortals《¤

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[theladyregret]

So I’m posting this like this, kind of a rough version, mostly for opinions or ideas from my fellow fans before I try and tackle the coding hell that is homebrew templates lol

Also...NO idea what to do for titles for this boy. Like what he’d be referred to by mortals as a god outside of his name. I had The Outcast Prince on there but I also know I definitely got that from a fanfic haha and not actually sure if it really works or not. (The Lesser Evil by @LordOnisyr btw if anyone is interested). I didn’t detail it in the actual sheet but I’m imagining that in this case Drizzt becomes a deity after being drawn into a confrontation with Selvetarm and pulled into his realm where he destroyed him and absorbed his divine spark.

Anyway, here's what I have so far

(LAST EDITED: 10-27-23 Added the War domain and relevant additions to his dogma and clergy section)

Name: Drizzt Titles: (still need a more general one),The One Who Escaped(Drow Only) Divine Rank: Lesser God Position: God of Refugees and Rebels

Holy Symbol:

(An amethyst crystal in the shape of an eye or a pair of crossed scimitars on a flat eyeshaped amethyst stone (more common among martial classes) )

Alignment: Chaotic Good Follower Alignments: Good aligned only Portfolio: Equality, Injustice, Redemption, The Faithless, Rebellion Domains: Freedom, Hope, War** Pantheon: Independent; Faerunian Pantheon Despite his mortal existence as an Elf, Drizzt refused any invitation to join either side of the Seldarine, believing that doing so encouraged a bias towards elves among his followers. He also refused to adhere to the control of the other Gods.

Allies: Mielikki, Eilistraee, Ilmater, Corellion

Mielikki - As his former Patron Deity, Drizzt and Mielikki may not always agree on the ways things should be done, certainly Drizzt is more accepting of those who walk uncertain paths then she is, but they remain allies still. As with her chosen and his wife, Catti-brie, Drizzt is all too happy to engage the nature goddess in philosophical conversations...though they often end with one or the other refusing to concede a point of contention.

Eilistraee - Like her brother, Eilistraee is first and foremost an ally against the encroachment of Lloth's control of the Drow. The three of them together have managed to bring about even footing with the evil goddess where they had struggled in the shadows before. Their friendship shines brightest in the long dark tunnels of the Underdark where Refugees seeking the surface may find guidance and protection on their way to Eilistraee's light. It is not uncommon for newer Drow followers on the Surface to worship them both at least for a time.

Ilmater - Unexpected but not so unlikely, Drizzt and Ilmater have proven easy friends and their churches share an easy rapport. Where Ilmater provides comfort to those who suffer, Drizzt gives them to the will to fight on. It is not unusual to find shrines to one within the temple of the other and vice versa.

Corellion - Allies if not exactly friends, Drizzt has nothing but respect for the elven gods of the Seldarine and their leader. Even if he does not feel beholden to them.

Enemies: Lloth, Auril

Lloth - Understandably, Drizzt's foremost enemy is the Drow Goddess, Lloth and the two are consistently at war. Wherever Lloth's power seeks to take root, Drizzt is not far behind seeking to thwart her desire for power and Dominion over the Drow.

Auril - The Goddess of Winter who preys upon the downtrodden as a means to spread despair is anathema to Drizzt and his primary nemesis on the surface where the largest concentration of his worshipers live in the icy wasteland of Icewind Dale, land of outcasts and exiles that Drizzt once called his home.

Mixed Relations: Kelemvor, Fenmarel Mestarine, Vhaeraun

Kelemvor - While not strictly an enemy, Drizzt and Kelemvor clash often over the issue of the treatment of the souls who chose in life not to worship any Gods. Drizzt loudly disapproves of the existence of The Wall of the Faithless and regularly leads raids into Kelemvors realm where he helps to liberate souls that have been trapped within the wall.

Fenmarel Mestarine - While Drizzt does not personally consider the elven god of pariahs and isolation to be his enemy, it is not a view that is returned.  While the two often encounter overlap in their worship and those that seek them out...Fenmarel's intensely xenophobic nature prevents any alliance from forming between the two and instead they are more likely to come to blows if their paths happen to cross. The only things that keep them from becoming enemies is the refusal for either to intentionally seek the other out.

Vhaeraun - While it certainly can't be said that the two are anything close to friends, Drizzt and Vhaeraun retain an uneasy truce between them in their joint resistance against Lloth. The two share a healthy amount of respect for each other and Vhaeraun will say that Drizzt at least makes good use of his son's Divine spark, far more than his son ever did.

Favored Weapon: The Scimitar Favored Animals: Cats

Appearance: On the Prime Material plane Drizzt retains the appearance he held when he was a mortal, a handsome male Drow with bright violet eyes, though his age and manner of dress often changes to fit the situation as needed. In the Astral Sea it is not uncommon to find Drizzt in the form of a large black panther much akin to his panther companion, Guenhwyvar, though his eyes appear the same color regardless of the form he takes.

Realm: Drizzt's "realm" exists within the open vastness of the Astral Sea as a series of free-floating islands lassoed together to form a series of communities. These islands function as a home to both the souls of his own faithful and the goodly souls freed from the Wall of the Faithless. Due to its nature of existing free floating within the Astral those who reside within it are free to come and go as they please or dare, and it is also thus reachable by the living as well. If the islands come under threat Drizzt can move them at will throughout the Astral Sea as well as split them apart. The islands are also inhabited by a variety of magical astral beasts native to the plane as well as being guarded by the Astral Panther Guenhwyvar, herself. Many souls that reside within will willingly take on the appearance and nature of these beasts over time. These favored Astral spirits can be bound into a figurine much like the one he used as a Mortal and are gifted to followers as a show of favor. In this way the souls of his faithful can serve while also being given the opportunity to return to the Material plane once more.

Dogma, Clergy, and Temples: Drizzt's dogma is to promote hope even in the direst of circumstances. That the promotion of equality and good outweighs all adversity. Light and love can grow even in the darkest of places and such things should be encouraged whenever possible. No one, regardless of past deeds, is beyond redemption and mercy should always take precedence over justice.

Drizzt's Clergy is a varied lot with members coming from all walks of life and from any part of the world, above and below. While most come to him as refugees, the homeless, or outcast, others join out of a desire to support the cause. Drizzt's clergy involve themselves heavily in charity work and are encouraged to uplift the downtrodden in all ways, including political. This doesn't always mean they are peaceful...sometimes the established order must be dismantled before hope can be permitted to flourish. The greater good outweighs the word of the law.

**War Domain Clerics hold a special position within his church. A rarity among Drizzt's clergy, clerics of the War domain walk a thin line between devotion and fanaticism and specifically seek out (or follow as their God directs them) places most in need of their intervention. They are not missionaries for their goal is not to spread worship, they seek only to aid in securing hope and freedom in places where it is most lacking. Often this would be in places heavily under the grip of the Cult of Lolth or anywhere under a particularly cruel tyrant where those under their rule seek freedom, and the need for violent revolution has become unavoidable. These clerics take the position typically filled by Paladins (the stringent rules of an Oath too restrictive within his dogma which calls on his followers to display leniency through their own judgement) and frequently partake in pilgrimages across Faerun, above and below, in search of such causes to back. Outside of larger causes they typically spend most of their time disrupting slave trade.

True temples to Drizzt are rare and practically nonexistent on the Surface. His worship is more likely to be performed on the open road or in shelters where his clergy perform charity work. The only true temples exist below the surface in the cities of the Drow where his Drow followers converted the war halls of his predecessor, Selvetarm, to reflect his worship. Here the more violent aspects of his worship come to light as the Drow who have taken up his mantle fight a constant war against the Cult of Lloth and struggle to keep the peace with the followers of Vhaeraun. These halls of worship are heavily involved in martial training and the Clergy here commonly cross class as fighters or monks.

Drizzt is not a big fan of ritualistic behavior or forms of worship and only permits this, grudgingly, for the Drow because he understands the difficulty in removing old behaviors. So long as it remains true to his Dogma, he permits the Drow who follow him to do so in ways more formal than he would normally prefer. Cult like behavior is strictly forbidden, however, and Drizzt himself will step in to prevent such actions from taking place. Anyone following him must do so strictly of their own accord through no forms of forceful or underhanded means.

The controlled indoctrination of children is strictly forbidden.

Holy Rites/Quests: Drizzt's dislike of religious ritual means there are few that can be seen as truly Holy in his eyes. The only one truly noteworthy throughout all facets of his faithful is the bestowing of a Figurine of Wondrous Power. Capable of summoning one of the many free willed Astral beasts from his Realm, these are only given to those of the highest favor or in times of the gravest need. Sometimes they are provided to perform a specific task after which the Figurine must be returned but to those of the truly favored, they are given as permanent companions. In this case the Figurine will be given as best to match the individual in question and the bond can exist even beyond death, with the Figurine becoming inert upon its owners demise as they join the beast in its own realm.

Since Drizzt always feared during his own life that Guen would fall into the wrong hands and become lost, these figurines are all gifted free will with the capability to resist summons and refuse orders, and their owner always has an innate sense of where the figurine is located when it is separated from their person. Since the Beasts bound to these figurines were once souls of other followers, they retain their sentience and memories. Often times the act of completing the bond requires that the owner complete some request for the beast in terms of its time alive. Whether it be as simple as visiting a loved one who still lives or completing a quest they failed, each Beast is different and it is the true test of their new bond mate to see it done.

Periodically a number of his faithful may find themselves recruited for a raid on the Realms of the Dead in his on going effort to free souls from the Wall of the Faithless. A seemingly impossible never ending task...and though it seems as if their efforts make little difference, every freed soul is seen as a victory.

On even rarer occasions the more powerful among them will be tasked to risk the Demonweb Pits themselves in an effort to free the souls of Faithless Drow unjustly imprisoned by Lloth.

Clergy on the surface pray for spells during the observance of the dawn, from a place unobscured if possible but not required. In the Underdark it is at the start of a days cycle, though, for obvious reasons...no observance of the sun is necessary.

[s3mi-ch4rm3d]

Case File - Casimira "Heretic" Broz

A/N: ok hi this is my first time posting anything i've written rip... hopefully this helps me get a bit more confident !!

Massive massive thanks to @charliemwrites for letting me use the character sheet template !! i hope u guys enjoy, i have a few fic ideas for heretic inspired stuff later (:

Character File

Name: Casimira  Angelika “Heretic” Broz

Aliases: Mira / Cass, Gwiazdko (by her grandmother, meaning star), Grandma (her original squad), Little Guy (in reference to herself)

Age: 31

Gender and pronouns: AFAB, she/her (?) (but also calls herself “little guy” often, and seems indifferent to masculine terms in general)

Marital Status: Single

Surviving family: grandmother, younger brother, mother (estranged)

Physical description:

A well-built figure – a lot of muscle, with the majority of her strength kept in her legs, with thick calves and hefty thighs. She often claims to be “working on her upper body strength,” although no discernible change to her upper body strength has been made. She stands at 5’3  5’4 (161cm) and 127lbs. Casimira’s hair is long, almost pitch black in colour with a slight wave to it. It’s constantly pulled back into a crisp ponytail – you can usually tell when she’s having a bad day by the neatness of her hair. Has been heard cursing loudly in Polish when frustrated at the styling. Her eyes are pools of (mostly) light brown, rimmed with deep eyebags (no matter how much or how little sleep she gets). 

Identifying/Unusual features:

A small speck of blue in her left iris

A beauty-mark under the right-hand side of her lip

A few facial scars: one cutting up through both of her lips on the left-hand side of her face, another just above her eyebrow on the same side.

A few other innocuous scars littering her arms, entirely tattooed over

A burn scar that curls up her entire right leg, worsening at the bottom and gradually fading at the top.

Tattoos:

(where to even begin………………)

A patchwork sleeve on her right arm with small, seemingly random symbols/images (including a pair of scissors, a rosary, an icepick, a bar of soap, a dog baring its teeth, like five different beetles, some skulls of different animals, a singular tooth, a duck skateboarding, etc etc)

A set of 4 swords on her left thigh, seemingly from media she enjoys. (Sting and Andúril from LOTR, Excalibur, the Master Sword from LoZ)

‘Should I Stay?’ above her left knee, ‘Should I Go?’ underneath the same knee – a reference to her favourite song

An effigy to Laika on her left bicep surrounded by a scattering of scars, with the message “patron saint of one way trips”

Special file note: Do not dare her to get a tattoo, she will do it. She will regret it. And then she will proceed to do it again the next time someone dares her. DO NOT LET HER OWN A STICK AND POKE KIT. 

Early Childhood:

Broz’s earliest memories revolve around worship; the wave of incense invading her nostrils, being bathed in a kaleidoscope of rich colour as the sun refracted through the stained glass windows of her local church with the taste of salty wafer heavy on her small tongue. There, under the roof of the small chapel, strangers united by their shared devotion. 

Her mother was undergoing her postulancy and in the process of becoming a nun when she found out she was pregnant with Casimira (out of wedlock, no less). The embarrassment and stigma pushed her family out of their small, rural Polish town, and as such they immigrated to England when Broz was still an infant.

There was a distance between her and her mother growing up, marked by a mutual understanding of disappointment – on drunken evenings with too much wine in her stomach, Iga would complain loudly about the life she gave up to have her. 

Her Babcia, on the other hand, adored her. While she was never one for verbal expressions of love, hidden between half-hearted jabs, tuts and constant worrying was proof of her adoration. Knitting her scarves and gloves and blankets because you’re always wearing such little clothing, pilling her lunchboxes full of home-cooked food because when did you get so thin, mały Gwiazdko?

As Broz grew older, mindless devotion grew less enchanting. The church became a stuffy little place instead of a second home, and she often left with more questions than answers. As she grew more doubtful, her mother grew more evangelical and fanatical in her beliefs, which was only worsened with the birth of her younger brother to another nameless father. 

In school, it seemed as though nothing academic came to her naturally. What other students could do as easy as breathing, she had to devote herself fully to in order to make good grades. She felt as though she constantly had something to prove, had to fight to be praised for her efforts and be noticed. 

Athletics, on the other hand, came to her like breathing. She joined almost every athletic club her school had to offer – from archery, to track, gymnastics. Team sports specifically; netball, football, cricket, rounders – she excelled at them all. There was something about working as part of a group; following signals, obeying commands, non-verbal communication was where she thrived. Always willing to make the risky play in order for her team to excel. 

Around the time of her brother’s birth, at age 15, was when she started considering joining the military. As her home life grew more tumultuous, she grew desperate for any way to escape. The comradery witnessed at careers fairs enticed her. The idea of working together to actually achieve something, to influence the world in an important way, to help! 

She joined shortly after turning 17. 

Military Career:

Broz originally wanted to enter the military with the aim of becoming a Chaplain, but changed her mind shortly before enrolling.

Unwaveringly loyal, endlessly patient and respectful, she hastily rose through the ranks. She made fast friends with everyone in her first squad, quickly earning the nickname Grandma due to her constant faffing and dry humour. 

She grew to be well-liked by her superiors also; her history in team sports and devoted nature made her a brilliant soldier. She was cooperative, level-headed, and very eager to impress. Excelled at stealth, hand-to-hand combat and at sniping. A jack-of-all-trades type soldier, she fell easily into any role. 

Her only flaw was her tendency for martyrdom. She would do anything for her team to succeed, even if it meant pulling the self-sacrifice play. It landed her in many difficult situations – the only issue on her disciplinary record. 

The trajectory of her career was altered dramatically with the death of most of her team, with herself and her Lieutenant being the only survivors.

Broz fought tooth and nail against the idea of honourable discharge in the wake of this tragedy, and her determination caught the attention of Kate Laswell. Heretic, after her recovery, now serves by flitting between squads under Laswell’s purview. Whether it be helping with gathering intel and infiltration, ambushing and sabotage, she offers her services to teams temporarily to fill whichever role is needed of her. 

While she still proves to be dependable and loyal, she seems to have developed an issue with fraternising with new teams. Her issues with self-sacrifice still place her in trouble for insubordination often. 

[neruomancer]

HAYS LOUNGE RESEARCH DOCUMENT

(The materials gathered from this document cannot be revealed or reviewed at this time, once more appropriate OPSEC can be applied we will begin internal circulation of necessary information)

(NOTES COLLECTED FROM THE PRIVATE WRITINGS OF PHILIP PHISH)

+"The action of finding a tutor or a learned adept is a difficult task for modern day Magi, the average person's relation to the necessary tomes are limited by finance, infrastructure, personal or political fraternity, etc. So we are limited to the secrets of cosmas as it is piecemealed to us slowly by our governments, our churches, and other moral institutions.

I discovered a short cut however, when reading about the inner discoveries of sorcerers and wizards from the past we hear stories of pacts with demonic beings ,angelic envoys, ancestral spirits and other such immaterial hosts. In the modern century it seems that the avenues or channels of the old world do not align with our current spiritual selves. New paths and channels need to be carved in order for records to be stored. The occult and the mysterious desire to be known and so we must act as the currents for these energies"

+ "When contacting these entities, they do not have immediate access to our material plane and so they will have to make contact through other means such as subconscious/unconscious sensations such as visual and auditory hallucinations, automatic writing, or other non traditional means of communication. These beings exist at much lower vibrational frequency from the more solid and fixed states of our bodies, they require more high energy templates to travel to in order to interact or impact physical reality"

+"The entity that I have been making the most frequent contact with has come to me in the shape of a man with a black trench coat and three piece suit that seems to be made from some kind of carapace or a hardened black fungus, pale and translucent skin in which you can see blood pool around spot on there face. It looks with damaged eyes that blinks with two sets of eyelids and has a small slit of a mouth with the impression of red lips pressed against its flat face. His name is Mr. Fink"

(The notes going forward are being transcribed from the perspective of the entity in question, the notes will be written to account for misspelled words or sloppy writing styles implied by "Mr Fink/Phish" )

+ "Names of gods or titans are not need specifically to worship they or to give them power, it is actually the other way around. These names act as gravity for the user to channel nessecary energies for there wills to be enacted. Tsathoggua is a name that rewards the curious and for those that accept its black seal will be opened to lower vibrational energies to be crystalized and made into material form. Y’golonac is a name invoked to enact personal and psychological pleasure into material reality and Ghatanothoa is a name invoked to curse or blight the chosen target whether that be blindness, physical illness or to be marked for attack by familiars"

(Notes continue for several pages as transcribed by Phish/Mr Fink, the authenticity of these notes are in question with our research staff currently the most immediate information learned will be applied for approved research safety and field application)

+Collected for the personal effects of Phish's home.

"Mr. Fink"

[santmat]

Instructions For Holding Satsang - Spiritual Awakening Radio Podcasts

Kirpal Singh: "The books written by the Master should be read in the Satsangs, as these give a clear cut view of the subject, as also carry the life impulse of the Master and as such will bless the dear ones with right understanding of the Holy Path. Relevant portions of the books of other Masters, viz: Kabir, Nanak, Christ, etc., dealing with Sant Mat, Surat Shabad Yoga may also be referred to where necessary... "For the subject of a talk, we may take up the hymns from any scripture, preferably from the Masters of the Sound Current. It may be supplemented by apt quotations from the parallel writings of other Master Saints. The Holy Gospels themselves are full of such material as may fit in with such a context. The illustrations from various Masters are essential so as to bring out the essential unity in the teachings of all the Saints."

Spiritual Awakening Radio Podcast - Instructions For Holding Satsang @ the Podcast Website:

https://SpiritualAwakeningRadio.libsyn.com/instructions-for-holding-satsang

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-awakening-radio/id1477577384

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https://open.spotify.com/show/5kqOaSDrj630h5ou65JSjE

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Satsang is a term that means association ('sang') with the Eternal Timeless Truth or God ('Sat'). Satsang means "association with Eternal Truth" as well as "association with God," and is to some extent comparable to "church" or "temple," but not in any institutional sense. A saying of Jesus in the New Testament provides a good definition of a Satsang meetup: "Where two or three are gathered in My Name, I Am there in their midst."

The format of Satsang can include: someone giving a spiritual discourse, instruction on putting the Path into practice, a video or audio of a Master (Sant Satguru) giving a talk, readings from the writings of the Masters, the reciting or singing of banis, bhajans or kirtans (hymns of worship composed by Sants), and silent group meditation. It's considered the greatest of blessings if it is a Master who conducts the Satsang in person (or in this age of live streaming, via the web).

The effect of Satsang is that of DIVINE REMEMBRANCE, thus, with such a spiritual boost, encouragement and support for the spiritual journey, those who go to Satsang are much more likely to stay-on-the-Path and put effort into their own daily spiritual practice at home. Thus will the life of the Bhakta (lover, devotee, disciple) become more and more God-intoxicated by imbibing the spiritual wine, the nectar of divine love.

Also Covered During This Satsang Podcast: People's Attention Drowning in a New Age Soup: In an Age of Junk-Food Spirituality and Endless Internet Memes, What Satsang is NOT -- Satsang is intended to be an oasis, a refuge from the agitations of the mind, maya/illusion, the labyrinth of the world (and astral plane);

Instructions for Holding Satsang, The Purpose of Satsang, Satsang Apart from Rituals, Subject and Scope of Satsang, Love and Service the Basis of Satsang, according to Sant Kirpal Singh;

Extracts from Letters of Huzur Baba Sawan Singh About Satsang ("The Less Organization, the Better");

Authentic Traditional Satsang Templates True to the Path: "For the subject of a talk, we may take up the hymns from any scripture, preferably from the Masters of the Sound Current. It may be supplemented by apt quotations from the parallel writings of other Master Saints. The Holy Gospels themselves are full of such material as may fit in with such a context. The illustrations from various Masters are essential so as to bring out the essential unity in the teachings of all the Saints." (Kirpal Singh, Instructions For Holding Satsang)

The Three Levels of Sat-Sang: The First Level of Satsang (Association with God), The Second Level of Satsang (Association with the Saints), The Third Level of Satsang (Association with the Writings of Sages and Saints), by Swami Sant Sevi Ji Maharaj;

In Divine Love (Bhakti), Light, and Sound, At the Feet of the Masters, Radhaswami,

James Bean

Spiritual Awakening Radio Podcasts

Sant Mat Satsang Podcasts

Sant Mat Radhasoami

https://www.SpiritualAwakeningRadio.com

[twistedisciple]

WHAT MAKES A PERSONALITY

A template for analyzing features of a personality beyond listing adjectives.

SELF-CONCEPT

View of Self: Diminutive or doesn't exist, set by neglect and abandonment early in life. Self-preservation is born out of the desire to continue chasing pleasurable sensations, and not because he values himself to any degree. In fact, sense of self tends to become lost in excitement or rapture, allowing him to enjoy high degrees of pain (inflicting and receiving), but can lead (and has led) to a disconnect from reality without some sort of tether to keep him bound to the present. Lack of worth does not manifest as humility or self-deprecation, but instead as a willingness to be a decoy, shield, or - in the past - to throw himself wholly into worship of the Fell Dragon's cruelty. Prefers the will and opinions of others to his own. View of Others: Like vague wisps beyond a wall of fog. The only people who matter are those with whom he has immediate dealings, while the rest might as well not exist. He does not spend time comparing himself to others, and only makes cursory "with me" or "against me" judgments when individuals cross his path, unless already colored by the opinions of people he values. Unconsciously perceptive and especially sensitive to the judgment of others, he more often views people as hostile, which he meets with hostility in turn. View of World: A dark and chaotic place where relationships are transactional and the gods are cruel. Instead of lamenting the state of things though, he gives himself willingly to it. Manipulation, lying, and using and discarding others are just a part of life, and punishment is borne out of love. If he is not suffering, then he is not loved. Motivations & Goals: To continue serving Zephia as her loyal hound. As she is the only person who has ever accepted him, nothing else matters. Without her, he would have nothing. What they Value Most: Belonging

EMOTIONAL REACTIONS

Reaction to Stress: Has an uncanny ability to derive joy from negative emotional experiences, which means he doesn't often feel stress. Even impending failure comes with the exciting prospect of punishment. As such, he often comes off as exceedingly lax. This, of course, is a defense derived from his formative years being filled with nothing but stress over trying to belong somewhere or to someone. Reaction to Fear: Boldly confronts it. Similar to the above, hardly anything frightens him anymore. He has long-since embraced the horrors of the world, and any sort of emotional or physical pain excites him. He does not even fear for the safety of his allies, trusting instead that they know their limits like he does. And if they don't... they probably got what was coming to them. Reaction to Success: If told to, will celebrate with physical indulgence. Usually throws himself into a fight or some other activity with a high risk of injury. If these aren't available, strong liquor usually suffices. Otherwise, doesn't tend to celebrate his success, or even really notice it. Reaction to Failure: Guilt is consumed by an even greater enthusiasm for punishment. This is, as he was taught within the church, where love is strongest. Correcting a wayward child with the severest discipline is the difficult duty of the guardian and comes from a place of compassion, a desire to set that child right. Griss hungers for it even more than he hungers for success.

DEVELOPMENT

Ideal Self: He has no concept of this Areas of Growth: While he has come a long way from his days as one of the Fell Dragon's disciples, pursuing suffering so zealously that he found himself ostracized even by his peers, there is still an insatiable desire for acceptance and love that he can neither conceptualize nor convey in a way that others understand. Barriers to Growth: A disconnect from most emotion except anger and hatred. Abrasive communication style. A penchant for violence and aggression. The pursuit of pain has become so deeply rooted in his essence that there may never be a replacement strong enough to change him.

[kyofunojashin]

𝕵𝖆𝖘𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖎𝖘𝖒 𝖎𝖘 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖗𝖊𝖒𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖘 𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓.

I have studied Jashinism and its origins for a long time and have published what I found out on my blog. Why did I do this? Because there are actually people who believe that Jashinism is real. 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝓂𝒶𝓃𝓎 𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒻𝑒𝓇𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝓂𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝒥𝒶𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓈𝓂: What immediately struck me during my research were the different forms of Jashinism. I will briefly introduce them to you: ~ The plants, flies & animals sacrificing Jashinists ~ The Immortal Jashinists ~ The peaceful Jashinists Fly, ok. They can feel pain. Other small animals too. But plants have been shown to have no pain receptors. What would be the point of sacrificing them? Animals being slaughtered for gods or for religious festivals is nothing new. But Jashin explicitly requires HUMAN SACRIFICES and that they SUFFER before they are killed. And that this god doesn't make all of his disciples immortal should be clear, if you've dealt with Naruto a bit. Hidan is the ONLY immortal Jashinist thanks to a secret experiment. And it should be clear to everyone that a religion whose God can be translated as "Evil God", "Evil Heart" oder "False God" cannot be peaceful. The name of the god is not changed by the (wrong) interpretation of the religion. 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝑒𝓋𝒾𝒹𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓉𝓊𝓇𝓃𝑒𝒹 𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝒷𝑒 𝓃𝑜 𝑒𝓋𝒾𝒹𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒: To date, people who considered themselves Jashinists had no proof of the existence of this religion. Until one day a user named Andrew wrote in a Jashinforum about the book "Inshi to Jashin", translated as "False Gods & the Shrine of Evil". This book was written by Tetsuyo Wada and only exists three times in this world. That's why it was difficult for me to get more information. Andrew wrote that "Jashinists" found it difficult to practice their religion, because the Japanese persecuted sects. However, Pseudiom did the work for me with his YouTube video. Apparently he was able to track down Andrew and found out what's really behind "Inshi to Jashin". What can I say? The supposed Jashinisten were Christians who were persecuted because of their religion and therefore could not live it out. Japan has not accepted any other religion in the country apart from Shintoism. That's why the title is also called "False Gods &...". This would refute the first and last proof of a really existing Jashinism. 𝐵𝓊𝓉 𝓌𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒾𝓈 𝒥𝒶𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓈𝓂 𝓃𝑜𝓌: Jashinism is a combination of Christianity and the Buddhist goddess Kali. And here is the evidence: ~ The Jashin symbol is reminiscent of the Yantra of Kali. There is not a single other symbol that even remotely resembles the Jashin symbol. It is important to note that although Hidan speaks of his kami (male god), the triangle in the circle represents femininity. If Jashin were a goddess, it would be called Megami. ~ Kali is the goddess of death, destruction and renewal. Human sacrifices were also offered to her again and again. During my research, I came across the Thuggee Brotherhood, a group of thieves who are said to have attacked and brutally killed people. They are said to have worshiped Kali. Presumably they were the templates for jashinists. ~ Hidan speaks of a Church of Jashin. Churches are places of worship used only by Christians, Catholics and Protestants. No other religion has churches. but have other places of worship. Buddhists, Islamists as well as Christians use a prayer chain. Even I got one for my communion. If you or you want to be a Jashinist, then you are welcome to be. As long as you only sacrifice plants and not people, I really don't care. But Jashinism never existed and is an invention of Naruto mangaka Masashi Kishimoto. Anyone who claims otherwise is welcome to support their statements with correct evidence. Thank you for reading. Your Kyofu no Jashin

[themevibe1]

Best Website Themes for Churches: Engage Your Congregation Online

In today’s digital world, having a strong online presence is vital for churches. A well-designed church website serves as a digital extension of your community, helping you connect with current members, attract new attendees, and provide crucial information about events, services, and charitable activities. The key to achieving this lies in choosing the right church website theme. With the right tools, you can seamlessly manage online donations, share sermons, display event calendars, and much more.

Whether you're looking to modernize your church's digital presence or build one from scratch, we’ve curated a list of the best website themes for churches that are budget-friendly, feature-rich, and user-friendly. These themes will help engage your congregation and make managing your site easier than ever.

1. VW Church WordPress Theme

The VW Church WordPress Theme is one of the top choices for churches that want a modern and customizable website. With its responsive design and user-friendly interface, this theme allows you to create an engaging platform that can handle sermons, event management, donation forms, and community outreach.

Key Features:

Sermon management: Upload and organize your sermons easily, with support for text, audio, and video formats.

Event calendar integration: Promote upcoming events, worship services, and community gatherings with an integrated event management system.

Donation functionality: Make it easy for visitors to donate to the church with built-in donation plugins.

Mobile responsiveness: Ensure that your site looks great on mobile devices for congregants who prefer to access information on the go.

With customizable layouts and various page templates, the VW Church WordPress Theme is ideal for churches looking for flexibility and ease of use.

2. Divi by Elegant Themes

Divi is a versatile theme that works for a wide range of websites, including churches. With Divi, you get access to a powerful drag-and-drop page builder, making it easier to design your church’s website to reflect your congregation’s personality.

Key Features:

Drag-and-drop builder: No coding skills are needed; design your pages using an intuitive interface.

Pre-built layouts: Start with church-specific templates and customize them to your liking.

Built-in donation plugin support: Add secure donation forms to your site effortlessly.

Global elements: Create headers, footers, and more that can be reused across different pages.

Divi’s flexibility and comprehensive features make it a top pick for churches of all sizes.

3. Church and Events

The Church and Events theme, available on ThemeForest, is specifically designed for religious and nonprofit organizations. It offers a beautiful and professional interface that is easy to navigate, even for first-time website visitors.

Key Features:

Event management system: Create detailed event pages and allow users to RSVP or register directly on the site.

Sermon manager: Share your sermons in multiple formats—audio, video, and written content.

Donation support: Easily accept donations through built-in payment gateways.

Multilingual support: Reach a wider audience by offering content in multiple languages.

Church and Events theme is highly customizable and has all the tools you need to run a successful church website.

4. Outreach Pro by StudioPress

Outreach Pro is a Genesis Framework theme that provides a solid foundation for any church website. It focuses on simplicity and functionality, offering a clean and organized layout that’s perfect for delivering sermons and managing events.

Key Features:

Mobile-friendly design: Outreach Pro is fully responsive, ensuring that your site looks great on all devices.

Donation-ready: Integrate donation plugins quickly and securely.

Customizable homepage: Create a homepage that fits your church’s needs with built-in widgets and layout options.

Event calendars and sermon sharing: Keep your congregation updated with upcoming services and activities.

For churches that value speed, reliability, and a straightforward design, Outreach Pro is an excellent option.

5. Holy Church

The Holy Church theme offers a clean and spiritual design perfect for churches, religious communities, and even charity organizations. It features several pre-built layouts that can be easily customized.

Key Features:

One-click demo import: Get your site up and running in no time with pre-built demos.

Online donations: Easily integrate donation forms to support your ministry.

WooCommerce support: If your church sells merchandise or literature, Holy Church allows you to run an online store seamlessly.

Event management tools: Highlight important events and encourage participation through built-in calendar tools.

Conclusion

Building a church website has never been easier with the vast array of affordable and functional church WordPress themes available today. From managing sermons and events to collecting donations and connecting with your congregation, these themes provide everything you need to create an engaging and interactive online presence. Whether you’re looking for a modern design like VW Church WordPress Theme or something flexible like Divi or Church and Events, there’s a solution that fits your church’s needs.

By choosing the right theme, your church can enhance its online communication, increase donations, and keep the congregation engaged���allowing you to focus more on your mission and less on the technicalities of website management. To explore more church and nonprofit themes, visit VW Themes.

[crazed-tales]

The Sanctuary

Behold the Sanctuary... a delicate, yet unnerving refuge amidst the relentless turmoil of Flowey's dominion. This isolated bastion stands defiant against the chaos outside the walls keeping Flowey away while offering a semblance of peace to only a select few: the families of festival survivors and the victors themselves. Within its lavish grounds, the tranquility is painstakingly curated town with every detail meticulously maintained to preserve the illusion of serenity in a land consumed by madness.

The Sanctuary is more than a refuge; it is a place where the faithful gather, drawn together by their reverence for the All-Father. They believe that through unwavering devotion and the suffering of others, they might glimpse a future untainted by the darkness that looms over the rest of the underworld. This grim belief is embodied in the story of Frisk. Frisk was once a human who fell into the underworld and was, tragically transformed into a monster. Their fate serves as a living testament to the horrors that await humans should the monsters break the barrier and escape to the surface.

The Devotion to the All-Father is steeped in sadism, and mercy is nothing more than a cruel mockery of compassion. The residents are bound to a strict, perverse form of worship, their souls ensnared by an insidious reverence that glorifies pain as a path to enlightenment. At the heart of the Sanctuary stands a grandiose church, its somber stone edifice casting a shadow over the town. Within, monsters gather in hushed reverence, their prayers to the All-Father thick with an unsettling blend of piety and menace. The air inside is heavy, oppressive, as though even the walls themselves are burdened by the weight of the fervent worship.

Surrounding the church are rows of stark, uniform white houses and modest shops, each one eerily identical to the next. The unbroken monotony of their appearance creates a sense of stifling conformity, contributing to the disquiet that pervades the Sanctuary. It is as if the entire town has been molded from the same lifeless template, a testament to the rigid control that governs this place. Each inhabitant moves through the streets in silence, draped in identical white hooded robes, the grim symbol of the All-Father etched upon their backs like a brand of ownership. Their faces remain hidden, their individuality erased, their existence a mere extension of their devotion that defines this realm.

While the Sanctuary offers mercy, it is a mercy bound by iron chains. It is nothing more than a mockery of compassion, laced with sadistic zeal. To tread too closely to this place is to risk becoming ensnared in the undercurrent of cruelty that permeates every interaction.