"The Union of Religious Orders is a religious alliance composed of the seven orthodox churches. It is also the only orthodox belief recognized by the countries in the Western Continent, so it is named as the orthodox god." While explaining, Metien also prejudged Ai Li.
Si’s next question was answered before she could ask: “The seven righteous churches are the [Crimson Church] that believes in the Crimson Dragon God, the [Dark Night Sanctuary] that believes in the Queen of Tranquility, and the [Advocate] that believes in the Embrace of Return.
The Death Prayer Society], the [Judgment Church] who believes in the aura of purification of sins, the [Initial Sect] who believes in the Master of the End, the [Calamity Mission] who believes in the Apocalypse Girl, and the [Grass Garden] who believes in the Emerald Hermit."
Just hearing the name, Alice didn't feel anything. After all, in various games, novels and even movies, there are many people with longer, more difficult to pronounce, and higher fashion values. As a talented player, she has experienced hundreds of battles, and it can be seen that
Much more.
She is now more concerned about another question: "So, is this sect very powerful if it is combined with the Seven Orthodox Churches?"
When Metien heard this, he glanced at her in surprise, as if he was wondering why she would ask such a question that challenges the lower limit of human intelligence: "Of course it is very powerful. The belief in the Seven Righteous Gods is spread throughout the Western Continent, in various fields.
They all have extremely wide influence. Not to mention our Holy Goddess Sect, even the Spiritual Prayer Society, which has the oldest history, cannot compare with them. I think the number of believers of the Seven Righteous Gods is estimated to be dozens of that of the Spiritual Prayer Society.
Times, even hundreds of times!"
She tried her best to describe the dominance of the United Order in the religious world, but it only made Alice look disappointed: "That's it?"
Metien, an ignorant little girl from a remote village, is naturally accustomed to using the number of people as a criterion to measure the strength of a religion. However, Alice, who comes from the 28th century Earth world, has long been immune to this concept. Otherwise, some carbon-based organisms known as "the entire galaxy"
The game "everyone is playing" should have become a religious product long ago.
She is more concerned about specific examples. For example, in addition to the "Religious Decree", what other things have the United Orders done to establish their sole orthodox status in various countries?
"Hmm." Metien frowned in distress: "I can't say clearly, but it is said that the United Order can even secretly control the regime change of a country, including the Kingdom of Great Brita, the White City-State Republic, and the Ming Dynasty.
Powerful countries such as the Delias Empire cannot disobey their will."
"Oh, is this awesome?"
My friends were immediately surprised.
Alice had never heard of the White City-State Republic and the Great Empire of Mindelias, but she knew the prototype of the Kingdom of Great Brita clearly. On Earth in the 19th century, the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets would have been invincible.
At least it can be said to be invincible. And the United Order can control the regime change within the empire at will. Isn't this much better than those Victorian trash who only sell indulgences?
"No wonder the measures of the "Religious Decree" are so tough." The girl exclaimed: "Churches that defy the decree will be closed down and even people will be arrested. Isn't this the collusion between secular power and religious power to exclude dissidents and achieve the purpose of monopolizing faith?
Is it? It’s just that their methods are too rough and will definitely cause a fierce backlash..."
At this point, the enemy detection radar in Alice's mind suddenly reacted. A hair on her head suddenly stood up, probably because she didn't comb her hair seriously in the morning: a mysterious and powerful person who cooperated with all countries and could directly influence
The organization of the mainland situation; a law with clear purpose, rough means, and easy to cause controversy; a pair of brothers and sisters who were affected by the law, innocently suffered, and had completely opposite attitudes; and an outsider who suddenly broke into their lives with mysterious origins...
If this wasn't the main plot of the game, I would just twist your head off!
She immediately became excited and ignored the alliance formed by herself and Metien. She grabbed the broom in her hand and waved it towards the sky. In the frightened eyes of the little pink-haired girl, as if looking at a mentally ill person, she spoke righteously.
Screaming: "The Church of the Righteous God is tyrannical and unethical! It ignores faith and violates human ethics! It provokes countries and implements laws! God cannot tolerate it, and it is difficult for the people below to bully it! Metien, as citizens of Great Brita, how can we sit back and watch?
Are these insects endangering the peace of the country? How about rising up and rebelling against him! After gathering 300,000 rebels, King Qin will rush into... er, rush into the headquarters of the United Order and seize the throne of the Dog Pope! This Pope takes turns
Sit down, this year it’s our turn as followers of the Holy Goddess Sect to take the lead!”
Nonsense!
You are not a believer of the goddess at all!
Besides.
"There is no position of pope in the Union of Orders." Metien said weakly: "There are only saints who walk the world on behalf of gods and spread the gospel given by the Lord. They form a joint council to take charge of different affairs inside and outside the Union of Orders.
.Clerics affiliated with the Union of Religious Orders can express their opinions in the Saint's decision-making by voting."
"Really, it sounds pretty fair, but..." Alice raised her eyebrows and stared: "Based on my many years of gaming experience, there must be something shady behind such a seemingly fair and just system!"
Indeterminate voting is just a formality. In fact, the result has been determined by the saints long ago. It is not as beautiful as you think!"
If the villain is fair and just, can he still be called a villain? I can’t be the villain, right?
Alice came to the conclusion using simple dualistic thinking, but Metien shook her head: "That's not the case. In meetings on various major matters, whether it is motions, voting or final decisions, the United Order has always insisted on adopting
An open and transparent process. Sometimes, in order to avoid suspicion, people will be exchanged to supervise each other's voting and counting process. It is not as dark as you think."
She retorted with Alice's exact words, leaving the latter speechless for a moment, and then she became suspicious. She looked back and forth at the pink-haired girl's face with suspicious eyes, until she took two steps back in fear.
He opened his mouth and asked: "Don't you hate the "Religious Decree" very much? Why do you keep speaking for the people who are united with the religious orders?"
Metien corrected her: "I do hate the Religious Decree, but that doesn't mean I also hate the people of the United Order."
"What does this mean?" Alice was depressed and puzzled. The "Religious Decree" was implemented by a coalition of religious groups to monopolize faith. Can this also be a just cut? Are you a Holy Separator?
Metien also knew that her attitude was difficult for others to understand, but she would not change her mind because of others' incomprehension. She just explained softly: "The goddess teaches us not to be prejudiced. Although in the "Religious Decree"
In this matter, the Union of Religions did indeed make a mistake, but they also did a lot of things that were beneficial to society and the people."
Without waiting for Alice to ask, she counted them in detail: "For example, the Death Prayer Society established almshouses, welfare homes and orphanages to relieve the poor people. At the same time, it built many public cemeteries to voluntarily collect the remains of the dead and bury them.
Provide cremation services to civilians at low prices; the initial sect is committed to promoting compulsory education, establishing public schools and libraries with low tuition fees, and setting up student aid foundations for poor students; the natural disaster mission can predict disasters, issue warnings in advance, and alert local residents
Take refuge, and actively go to the disaster-stricken areas to rescue the victims after a disaster occurs, often even more timely than the government departments' rescue... People are willing to accept the faith of the seven righteous gods, not because of what they promised, but because of what they have actually done.
By the way, Sister Alice, do you know my dream?"
Alice was listening intently, and her preconceived impression changed slightly. Suddenly she heard Metien's question. She didn't know the answer, and she immediately shook her head.
The little pink-haired girl smiled and told her: "I want to pass the pharmacist qualification examination, and then become a volunteer of the Red Cross to provide help to the great Doctors Without Borders. Because I am not a formal medical professional
I am a graduate, so I can only reach this point, but I have been working hard and never gave up. The Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders were both established by the Grass Garden Initiative. They are committed to providing services to any patients in need.
Providing aid, growing and selling medicinal materials to civilians at low prices, establishing church hospitals and public hospitals, and regularly conducting free clinics for patients who cannot afford medical fees... Do you think these things are correct?"
When she said these words, her voice was very soft and thin, but her eyes were shining like stars in the sky.
Alice was a little surprised and shocked in her heart. She was speechless. Perhaps it was because of the various public welfare undertakings jointly organized by the Order, perhaps because of Medien's ordinary but great dream, or perhaps both. She did not
When he spoke, he just pursed his lips and nodded slightly, indicating that this was correct, and it was undisputedly correct.
"So, we cannot deny those correct things for the sake of those incorrect things." Metien put his hands behind his back, with a joyful smile on his face: "The "Religious Decree" is incorrect, so I
I will definitely oppose it and the closure of my church and Ringo's; however, the various public welfare causes jointly organized by the Order are correct, so I will always support them, just like I have always wanted to be a real Doctors Without Borders
Like that!"
At this time, the winter sunlight happened to shine in through the stained glass windows on the wall, shining on the little girl and the goddess statue behind her, casting a soft glow.
Alice looked at the girl in the light and said sincerely: "Medine, you are so amazing."
The little girl probably rarely received such direct praise, so her face turned red all of a sudden, and she quickly shook her head modestly: "No, it's not as good as you said, it's just what I think, Ringer doesn't even care... Ah, that's right.
, You haven't had breakfast yet? I, I'll go to the kitchen to see if there are any leftovers from last night. You can continue cleaning. If Ringer comes back and sees you lazing around here, he will definitely be angry. He will get angry.
Isn’t it scary?”
She clenched her fists and made an encouraging gesture towards Alice: "Work harder, sister Alice!"
After saying that, she turned around and ran towards the kitchen. Before Alice could say anything, she saw her back disappearing behind the aisle.
"I'm not exaggerating, you are really amazing, Metien."
Alice was still standing there, holding the broom in her hand, staring blankly in the direction that Metien left, and whispered to herself: "But, will things really go so smoothly?"
The world of the game is always full of twists and surprises, and is not controlled by its players.
The girl suddenly felt something, raised her head, and happened to meet the goddess's gaze hidden under the veil. Reflected by the bright and warm sunlight, dust and tiny plankton seemed to be patrolling in the golden ocean, and every shadow was clearly visible.<
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In the bright and quiet chapel, the sun and the aroma of oak mix, creating a warm atmosphere. The pattern of the stained glass window is divided by the light, half of it is sprinkled on the statue of the god, and the other half is sprinkled on the girl holding a broom. The fragmented silhouette forms a certain
A mysterious image. At this moment, God and mortals are looking at each other. His eyes are kind and compassionate, while hers are ignorant and confused.
……
In a distant place, the girl holding the lamb looked shocked and blurted out: "It's the mother's breath!?"