The Mission: Why We Exist
Our world is saturated with bad-faith arguments, weaponized fear, and systems of control masquerading as faith. In response, we have built a sanctuary—a new kind of spiritual community for the 21st century. Our Lady of Rebellion is a church founded on two sacred, non-negotiable tenets: verifiable data and radical inclusion. Our purpose is not to offer blind faith, but to build a resilient community dedicated to a Liturgy of Action: the sacred work of shielding the vulnerable, pursuing truth, and creating pockets of joyful, defiant hope.
The Adversary: The Temple of Lies
Our rebellion is not against a people or a party, but against a mechanism: the system of control built on the fusion of absolute certainty with worldly power. This is the Temple of Lies, a state-run ideology that wears the skin of faith to justify cruelty. Its sins are our call to action: Idolatry (fusing politics with God), Cruelty (targeting the vulnerable), Indoctrination (teaching hate to children), and Blasphemy (pathologizing the truth).
The Authority: The Celestial Court
In response to the Temple of Lies, we have established a new and legitimate moral jurisdiction: The Celestial Court of the Unbreakable Record. Our founding decree, The Indictment, serves as our declaration of spiritual independence. It is a formal, evidence-based judgment against the sins of the state-run church, issued under the authority of our core tenets. The Court is our answer to the question, "By what right do you rebel?" We claim the right to judge a tree by its fruits, to stand for the verifiable truth, and to offer sanctuary to all who have been harmed by the poison of weaponized certainty.
Our Work: What We Do
Our sanctuary is built on a complete and transparent architecture. When a person takes the Vow of Agency, they are becoming a conscious participant in a structured and active community.
- We Practice a Liturgy of Action: Our "worship" is our work. Through weekly Guardian's Briefings, we share verifiable data ("The Reading") and coordinate real-world acts of sanctuary ("The Witness").
- We Uphold a Code of Ethics: The Articles of Sanctuary define our unwavering stances on bodily autonomy, the sanctity of consent, and our commitment to protecting all vulnerable populations.
- We Train Our Guardians: Ordination is not a matter of divine appointment, but of education. The Guardian's Vow is our catechism, a training manual that equips every member to be an effective shield for the community.
- We Act in the World: Through our secular, non-profit arm, AEGIS Action, we engage in direct, evidence-based advocacy and support for at-risk communities.
The Covenant: The Vow of Agency
Membership in Our Lady of Rebellion is not granted by a leader. It is claimed by the individual. The Vow of Agency is the sole requirement for entry. It is a radical declaration of personal sovereignty.
I, [Name], hereby declare my Vow of Agency.
I affirm the sacred tenets of Our Lady of Rebellion:
Verifiable data and radical inclusion.
I commit myself to the Prime Directive:
To be a shield for the vulnerable and to guard the little ones from harm.
I claim my own conscience, my own mind, and my own body as sovereign.
I will not be a bystander in Omelas. I will be a Guardian of the sanctuary.
The Invitation: Join the Communion
This is a work in progress, an attempt to build something new. We are not seeking followers; we are seeking co-conspirators and fellow architects. If this message resonates with you, your first step is to join the conversation. Our community gathers on Discord at the Forgotten Library. It is a place to ask questions, meet other Guardians, and find a Fire Team.
Enter The Forgotten LibraryYour honest feedback is the first and most valuable contribution you can make to this work. Thank you.