Written By Serafine
Dec. 8, 2016, 11:35 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Kima
There was a very complicate set of underwear that I do believe you were wearing at the 'event' the other night. You did favor pearls, as I recall?
Should you like it back, I told the hostess to put them in my keeping. You ran off with those red-haired triplets and I haven't seen you since.
NO, Scholar, they weren't really triplets but they did appear to be of a similar height, weight, shape, and class.
Should you like it back, I told the hostess to put them in my keeping. You ran off with those red-haired triplets and I haven't seen you since.
NO, Scholar, they weren't really triplets but they did appear to be of a similar height, weight, shape, and class.
Written By Silas
Dec. 8, 2016, 11:27 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Well since everyone is doing it, here's Silas's thoughts re: thralldom. Don't worry, it's not long and my opinion is not one which truly matters.
But it nevertheless exists.
Thralldom is deplorable. I do not believe them being criminals somehow makes another injustice right or permissible; it is merely an excuse. I'm doubtful that every person turned into a thrall is an irredeemable monster and I can so easily see how such a system can be abused for selfish gain than any genuine attempt to correct misbehavior. There are degrees and situations are complex: I do not believe a pickpocket deserves a life of abject poverty with no opportunity of ever pulling themselves out of it. And the truly monstrous? Better off hanging them than giving them the opportunity to harm again.
But the perpetuation of thralldom hasn't continued at the bidding of just a few highborn malefactors of great wealth, but the also at the behest of the callousness of those who observe it and do nothing. I believe the change must come from within for it to mean anything substantial.
But there is some merit in at least talking about it and for that Samantha deserves some credit for her small act of bravery.
But it nevertheless exists.
Thralldom is deplorable. I do not believe them being criminals somehow makes another injustice right or permissible; it is merely an excuse. I'm doubtful that every person turned into a thrall is an irredeemable monster and I can so easily see how such a system can be abused for selfish gain than any genuine attempt to correct misbehavior. There are degrees and situations are complex: I do not believe a pickpocket deserves a life of abject poverty with no opportunity of ever pulling themselves out of it. And the truly monstrous? Better off hanging them than giving them the opportunity to harm again.
But the perpetuation of thralldom hasn't continued at the bidding of just a few highborn malefactors of great wealth, but the also at the behest of the callousness of those who observe it and do nothing. I believe the change must come from within for it to mean anything substantial.
But there is some merit in at least talking about it and for that Samantha deserves some credit for her small act of bravery.
Written By Serafine
Dec. 8, 2016, 11:25 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
So I will warn you, the orgy I attended last night involved oil. A lot of oil. And it was everywhere. I almost slipped no less than five times and oil on marble floors is a sure way to hurt yourself.
Thankfully, I wasn't on my feet long enough to worry about it but a few creative, acrobatic nobles weren't so lucky.
That being said, I was quite tired afterwards. It was a long weekend. I figured if I'm going on this trip and might possibly die, I was going to cross a few things from the 'Book of Lycene' life-wish list I have.
(this is me -not- using the word 'twins')
Don't look at me like that, scholar. I am Lycene, after all. Why do you think the Shav'arvani took to me so well? I could do things with my tongue that-
[the rest of the page, the handwriting is wobbly, difficult to decipher]
Thankfully, I wasn't on my feet long enough to worry about it but a few creative, acrobatic nobles weren't so lucky.
That being said, I was quite tired afterwards. It was a long weekend. I figured if I'm going on this trip and might possibly die, I was going to cross a few things from the 'Book of Lycene' life-wish list I have.
(this is me -not- using the word 'twins')
Don't look at me like that, scholar. I am Lycene, after all. Why do you think the Shav'arvani took to me so well? I could do things with my tongue that-
[the rest of the page, the handwriting is wobbly, difficult to decipher]
Written By Juliet
Dec. 8, 2016, 10:54 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
"Sultry Rose".
I'm flattered.
I've enjoyed it alongside conversations of quiet and intimate sorts, where the nature of relationships and even society or the soul has been discussed.
I shall ensure that there is always a plentiful stock available in our house.
I do so adore the Merciers and their clever ways.
I'm flattered.
I've enjoyed it alongside conversations of quiet and intimate sorts, where the nature of relationships and even society or the soul has been discussed.
I shall ensure that there is always a plentiful stock available in our house.
I do so adore the Merciers and their clever ways.
Written By Bethany
Dec. 8, 2016, 10:24 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Lazarus
I love my brother from the depths of my heart; I do.
I can even put myself in his position and understand his reaction for the slight that he feels like (a careful omission, here) caused.
However, I am now overly fretful.
I can even put myself in his position and understand his reaction for the slight that he feels like (a careful omission, here) caused.
However, I am now overly fretful.
Written By Bethany
Dec. 8, 2016, 10:20 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Jeremiah
A penpal, perhaps?
Written By Isolde
Dec. 8, 2016, 10:01 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Today is a -lovely- day. Utterly, wonderfully lovely.
Written By Bethany
Dec. 8, 2016, 9:40 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
( From the slightly untidy desk of B. Mercier, Steward: )
Thralldom is ... an atrocious debasement to the nature of a person. It is done because of power, of wealth, on inequality, as a punishment in a system that would be better stripped to the foundations and rebuilt on higher ideals.
Of one type and class that feel the need to strip the individualism away from a person (even a criminal) and force them to become abstract ... resource, property. Bought and sold on the block like livestock... it is frightening to consider.
We are all enslaved in various ways: to passion, to war, to duty, to coin, by kin. However, to be held in thrall by a noble ... no.
To dedicate one's self to the service of a noble House is a choice.
Thralldom is ... an atrocious debasement to the nature of a person. It is done because of power, of wealth, on inequality, as a punishment in a system that would be better stripped to the foundations and rebuilt on higher ideals.
Of one type and class that feel the need to strip the individualism away from a person (even a criminal) and force them to become abstract ... resource, property. Bought and sold on the block like livestock... it is frightening to consider.
We are all enslaved in various ways: to passion, to war, to duty, to coin, by kin. However, to be held in thrall by a noble ... no.
To dedicate one's self to the service of a noble House is a choice.
Written By Mirari
Dec. 8, 2016, 9:33 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Valkieri
Lord Rubino does not approve of eager hands. A shame.
Written By Myrinda
Dec. 8, 2016, 9:09 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
My, my. Those who profit off the backs of those they've practically enslaved are speaking up in their defense.
Or those that are about to profit from it by marrying in.
Sit down, children, before you all embarrass yourselves.
Or those that are about to profit from it by marrying in.
Sit down, children, before you all embarrass yourselves.
Written By Jaenelle
Dec. 8, 2016, 8:58 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Each house has their own ways of life, some are understood while others seem to be completely confusing. Arx is a city of melting, of mending ties and strengthening bonds, of being united despite everything that is there to divide.
I was born to a Redrain father and a Thraxian mother. My childhood was different than other Thraxian girls, and would have been a great deal different if my parents had not died. The Redrain ideals that I had been shown were replaced with a full Thraxian upbringing. I am not complaining, of course, I love my family and had the most opportunities a woman was afforded. I learned, grew, and became the woman I am today because of my grandfather, and there is nothing I could say which would ever show just how grateful I am to him.
It is easy to push away the ideals that are not your own, it is easy to deny one's way of life if it does not mesh well with yours. It is so very easy to cry out that they are wrong and you are right without a second thought or hesitation to your actions. Choose the hard path, learn about others, study their culture and why they do what they do. You still may not agree, but you are more informed and educated to make a better decision.
As a Redrain-Thraxian who is now a Velenosa, we are much similar in values than you could possibly imagine.
I was born to a Redrain father and a Thraxian mother. My childhood was different than other Thraxian girls, and would have been a great deal different if my parents had not died. The Redrain ideals that I had been shown were replaced with a full Thraxian upbringing. I am not complaining, of course, I love my family and had the most opportunities a woman was afforded. I learned, grew, and became the woman I am today because of my grandfather, and there is nothing I could say which would ever show just how grateful I am to him.
It is easy to push away the ideals that are not your own, it is easy to deny one's way of life if it does not mesh well with yours. It is so very easy to cry out that they are wrong and you are right without a second thought or hesitation to your actions. Choose the hard path, learn about others, study their culture and why they do what they do. You still may not agree, but you are more informed and educated to make a better decision.
As a Redrain-Thraxian who is now a Velenosa, we are much similar in values than you could possibly imagine.
Written By Pietro
Dec. 8, 2016, 8:55 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Judge not the poor Thrax for enthralling their criminals. After all, plaguing generations under a yoke of debt is fine, since they're not our generations, so who cares? I'm pretty sure nobody can have an opinion on this that isn't Thrax, anyway, that's what's known as culturally insensitive. Besides, all crimes are equivalent and the children of criminals should probably have to pay off the debts of their parents forever anyways, why not? Debt is like crime, only mildly more dishonorable because it doesn't involve taking any action yourself.
I'm also completely shocked and amazed that a Princess about to marry into the House of Thrax would speak out defending their gross backwards social nightmare fodder.
Don't read this, Vincere, I was dared.
I'm also completely shocked and amazed that a Princess about to marry into the House of Thrax would speak out defending their gross backwards social nightmare fodder.
Don't read this, Vincere, I was dared.
Written By Serafine
Dec. 8, 2016, 8:27 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Niccolo
I do adore my whiskey drinking, blade sharpening uncle.
No, I'm not endangering the lives of besotted young men with hero worship and an eye for power. It's not their fault.
Mostly.
No, I'm not endangering the lives of besotted young men with hero worship and an eye for power. It's not their fault.
Mostly.
Written By Niccolo
Dec. 8, 2016, 8:17 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
It's come to my attention that some are speaking of marrying members of House Velenosa.
As the Voice of Velenosa I say, by all means. Speak to me about it.
I'm often found reading, sparring, or sharpening my blade. I enjoy wine and whiskey.
As the Voice of Velenosa I say, by all means. Speak to me about it.
I'm often found reading, sparring, or sharpening my blade. I enjoy wine and whiskey.
Written By Dagon
Dec. 8, 2016, 8:08 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
It seems that once again the criminal justice system of House Thrax comes under question.
Let me make a few points clear regarding the business of thralls.
We do not simply enthrall people because we feel like it. Shav pirates that roam the seas and attack the merchant vessels of the Compact, we hunt them down, we put their ships out of commission and capture their crews. Should we summarily butcher them? Perhaps. Or maybe we can reform these very men by making them see the value of the Compact by hard work. We feed them, clothe them, and give them places to sleep. This costs coin. They work to pay us back for what we provide them, and for the crimes they have committed against House Thrax and the Compact.
Thralls are also criminals. What do you do with thieves? Cut their hands off? Throw them in prison? Prisons take space. People who are missing a hand aren't capable of being productive in other ways should the time come for them to be utilized for a higher purpose. Instead we put them to work, as we do with shav pirates. They work to be punished for their crimes against others, but prisoners also require their basic needs fulfilled and so their sentences are perhaps a little longer than if we simply threw them into iron cages.
Let us all remember that House Thrax keeps the seas safe for Compact ships to conduct trade, and let us not question the manner in which that protection is made, not unless others are willing to see to the care and housing of criminals or the disposal of them, whichever method they find preferable.
The Marquessa's concern for criminals and pirates is touching, and I agree with her that all men and women deserve to shape their destinies, but if you decide to knife someone, or steal from a merchant, punishment must come. We are a society of laws, and if the people cannot respect the laws, we become little more than anarchy.
We do not need some council instructing us on our future. Our future is for us to shape, and while I am perfectly happy working with members of other houses to increase trade and to conduct military operations in conjunction with others so that the Compact can become stronger, when it comes to how House Thrax runs things, that is for House Thrax to determine. Or would other Houses be open for us to make judgments about what they do and offer to give our advice for how they do things in such an open and public forum?
Prince Dagon Thrax
Heir to Maelstrom and the Mourning Isles
Let me make a few points clear regarding the business of thralls.
We do not simply enthrall people because we feel like it. Shav pirates that roam the seas and attack the merchant vessels of the Compact, we hunt them down, we put their ships out of commission and capture their crews. Should we summarily butcher them? Perhaps. Or maybe we can reform these very men by making them see the value of the Compact by hard work. We feed them, clothe them, and give them places to sleep. This costs coin. They work to pay us back for what we provide them, and for the crimes they have committed against House Thrax and the Compact.
Thralls are also criminals. What do you do with thieves? Cut their hands off? Throw them in prison? Prisons take space. People who are missing a hand aren't capable of being productive in other ways should the time come for them to be utilized for a higher purpose. Instead we put them to work, as we do with shav pirates. They work to be punished for their crimes against others, but prisoners also require their basic needs fulfilled and so their sentences are perhaps a little longer than if we simply threw them into iron cages.
Let us all remember that House Thrax keeps the seas safe for Compact ships to conduct trade, and let us not question the manner in which that protection is made, not unless others are willing to see to the care and housing of criminals or the disposal of them, whichever method they find preferable.
The Marquessa's concern for criminals and pirates is touching, and I agree with her that all men and women deserve to shape their destinies, but if you decide to knife someone, or steal from a merchant, punishment must come. We are a society of laws, and if the people cannot respect the laws, we become little more than anarchy.
We do not need some council instructing us on our future. Our future is for us to shape, and while I am perfectly happy working with members of other houses to increase trade and to conduct military operations in conjunction with others so that the Compact can become stronger, when it comes to how House Thrax runs things, that is for House Thrax to determine. Or would other Houses be open for us to make judgments about what they do and offer to give our advice for how they do things in such an open and public forum?
Prince Dagon Thrax
Heir to Maelstrom and the Mourning Isles
Written By Margot
Dec. 8, 2016, 7:55 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
I am just a woman, and I know that my thoughts do not bare much mention in the greater scheme of what will be, but they are still present.
In the wake of Marquessa Samantha's protests and now her leaflet campaign I am conflicted. I look over to Linette, who serves me so well now as a maid, and I remember the starving little girl who was convicted of stealing from Maelstrom's kitchens. Would they have preferred we sever her hand and send her out to starve on the streets? Is that the freedom proposed? Rather than allowing her to live in our house, not to have to worry over meals, to learn to dwell in polite society?
I wonder too, if the compact does not believe mercy can be traded for debt, if instead they would have preferred that Prince Donrai executed a 10 year old girl not so long ago, rather then raising her to serve him.
Freedom, we speak so much of freedom, and on its surface such seems charitable, but when I chase the chains of consequence I can clearly see that the the alternatives are not so perfect either.
I shall have to query those I know who whole different beliefs how they balance their ideas about freedom with their ideas about justice and perhaps come to understand them better for it.
In the wake of Marquessa Samantha's protests and now her leaflet campaign I am conflicted. I look over to Linette, who serves me so well now as a maid, and I remember the starving little girl who was convicted of stealing from Maelstrom's kitchens. Would they have preferred we sever her hand and send her out to starve on the streets? Is that the freedom proposed? Rather than allowing her to live in our house, not to have to worry over meals, to learn to dwell in polite society?
I wonder too, if the compact does not believe mercy can be traded for debt, if instead they would have preferred that Prince Donrai executed a 10 year old girl not so long ago, rather then raising her to serve him.
Freedom, we speak so much of freedom, and on its surface such seems charitable, but when I chase the chains of consequence I can clearly see that the the alternatives are not so perfect either.
I shall have to query those I know who whole different beliefs how they balance their ideas about freedom with their ideas about justice and perhaps come to understand them better for it.
Written By Dawn
Dec. 8, 2016, 7:12 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
I am only Dawn: a woman, flawed, imperfect, and often reckoned less for the circumstances of my birth. This I accept, and the disrespect that sometimes comes attendant with being one person interacting with others. When I am only Dawn, it is the other person's choice how they will approach me. I have tolerated much and accept that it will be so.
But when I am acting as his Majesty's regent, I am the face and voice of the Crown. The Crown is greater than any one man or woman, and that I cannot tolerate disrespect for.
This must be remembered.
But when I am acting as his Majesty's regent, I am the face and voice of the Crown. The Crown is greater than any one man or woman, and that I cannot tolerate disrespect for.
This must be remembered.
Written By Ferrando
Dec. 8, 2016, 6:26 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
Lately I have been working to correct some... excesses with respect to finding new and interesting places and things for dinner that have had a noticeable effect on my finances. Despite the jump in minor aches and pains carried on through the day, more spare time spent at the training centre and a simpler diet are doing very well towards meeting my goals in that respect. It's also not a bad place to meet new people; I've begun to recognize some of the more usual faces around.
Written By Mason
Dec. 8, 2016, 5:59 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
What a curious topic to come up that I've been reading recently. In my time in Arvum, the one thing I have not been witness to in my time in this continent, beyond the leagues of sand, better food, and a more open-idea of clothing, is slavery. While those first things I mainly leave aside as a joke, I find myself intrigued by Arvum's concept of slavery itself. Or what they believe it to be.
Now, truly, I don't agree with the concept, but before one starts to question others ways on Thraxian culture, I would like to offer some insight on what slavery truly is. Because I think many Arvums have an idea about it, but I wonder if they have ever truly witnessed it. While I may not agree with thralldom, and I should stress that. It is not slavery and it is not for me, an outsider to this country to dictate how things should and shouldn't be. To put it mildly, the thralldom of the Thraxians is something that I would call 'amateur hour'. To be blunt, they're nicer about it, if such a thing could be called as much.
Slavery, is a way of life in Eurus. It is not questioned, it is something that simply is. Of the thirteen Great Dune Kingdoms, one is devoted wholly and completely to the raising and training of slaves. It is called Skal'daja, but in Arvum tongue, it is known as the City of Chains. And for good reason. Some say it is the birthplace for slavery in the entire world. It is one of the oldest cities in the Dune Kingdom, ruled by one known as the Grand Vizier of the Golden Chain of Rule. It is said that whenever a new Vizier takes the mantle, another golden link is forged. The chain is long, very long. Thousands of links.
But it is this place where slaves, bred, raised and trained like cattle begins. With my people, there is no need to pull outsiders into slavery, the infrastructure is already centuries old. There is no freedom, there is no working or buying you way out of servitude. In essence, there is no hope. Hope cannot be taken away if it was never there to begin with, it is not a concept that a slave understands, that they never will understand. Granted, not every Eursi noble treats their slaves poorly. Some very well, but they are still slaves. They are not people, they're barely registered as items. Valuable commodity, certainly because no noble worth his diamonds wants a dead slave and have to buy a new one, but that is where it begins and ends. Names are given to them, not even their own.
There are entire bloodlines devoted wholly to slavery. This has been meticiously tracked and recorded. Diseased or lame families are outright culled, being bad for business. If a noble family wishes particular slaves with bluer eyes and lighter hair of a particular shade, that can be afforded. If there is a certain body shape that one is looking for a person guard or perhaps a concubine, a great many options can be suggested. Slaves are tailored to the purchaser, from traits of personality to physical appearance. But all are broken.
A note upon that. There are occasional slave uprisings, but these are rare. And nothing will bring the infighting of the Houses together more than the idea of a rebellion. They are crushed, bloodily. I should not have to get what happens after that. I will leave that up to the imagination.
The fields to be trained in varies. Whether is is a simple laborer or water carrier. To soldiers, gladiators, to prostitutes and other slaves of pleasure. It is a very long list, and not one that I feel bothered to really writing out in it's entirety. Needless to say it is a very a busy economy and business is very good. The City of Chains is one of the richer of the Dune Kingdoms because of the amount of coin that drives it.
I have never seen the Plaza of Fetters with in the City Chains personally, but I'm told, by a cousin who once visited it, that it was a grand thing. It is a bazaar of merchants that prays to the coin and the Plaza of Fetter is it's high temple. The auctions of men, women, children, and beasts of burden go on for days.
Why am I writing all this down. To suggest something. Perhaps it's the wrong message, but I do wonder how much real slavery Arvians have honestly seen. To me, thralldom is a step up from slavery. That doesn't make it right. However, it does mean that things could be so very much worse. There is a chance for freedom. What I grew up with was something very very different. In the end, Thrax is going to do what it's going to do, this is an establishment that has been in place for a very long time. That would be like Eurus banning slavery. There would be economic chaos and at very worst, I suspect there would be a certain degree of warring between the nations. They are not Eurusi, and it is for that reason, that I will be grateful. Because I know, if I never have to look at another auction or blood sport arena again, I will be happier for it.
Now, truly, I don't agree with the concept, but before one starts to question others ways on Thraxian culture, I would like to offer some insight on what slavery truly is. Because I think many Arvums have an idea about it, but I wonder if they have ever truly witnessed it. While I may not agree with thralldom, and I should stress that. It is not slavery and it is not for me, an outsider to this country to dictate how things should and shouldn't be. To put it mildly, the thralldom of the Thraxians is something that I would call 'amateur hour'. To be blunt, they're nicer about it, if such a thing could be called as much.
Slavery, is a way of life in Eurus. It is not questioned, it is something that simply is. Of the thirteen Great Dune Kingdoms, one is devoted wholly and completely to the raising and training of slaves. It is called Skal'daja, but in Arvum tongue, it is known as the City of Chains. And for good reason. Some say it is the birthplace for slavery in the entire world. It is one of the oldest cities in the Dune Kingdom, ruled by one known as the Grand Vizier of the Golden Chain of Rule. It is said that whenever a new Vizier takes the mantle, another golden link is forged. The chain is long, very long. Thousands of links.
But it is this place where slaves, bred, raised and trained like cattle begins. With my people, there is no need to pull outsiders into slavery, the infrastructure is already centuries old. There is no freedom, there is no working or buying you way out of servitude. In essence, there is no hope. Hope cannot be taken away if it was never there to begin with, it is not a concept that a slave understands, that they never will understand. Granted, not every Eursi noble treats their slaves poorly. Some very well, but they are still slaves. They are not people, they're barely registered as items. Valuable commodity, certainly because no noble worth his diamonds wants a dead slave and have to buy a new one, but that is where it begins and ends. Names are given to them, not even their own.
There are entire bloodlines devoted wholly to slavery. This has been meticiously tracked and recorded. Diseased or lame families are outright culled, being bad for business. If a noble family wishes particular slaves with bluer eyes and lighter hair of a particular shade, that can be afforded. If there is a certain body shape that one is looking for a person guard or perhaps a concubine, a great many options can be suggested. Slaves are tailored to the purchaser, from traits of personality to physical appearance. But all are broken.
A note upon that. There are occasional slave uprisings, but these are rare. And nothing will bring the infighting of the Houses together more than the idea of a rebellion. They are crushed, bloodily. I should not have to get what happens after that. I will leave that up to the imagination.
The fields to be trained in varies. Whether is is a simple laborer or water carrier. To soldiers, gladiators, to prostitutes and other slaves of pleasure. It is a very long list, and not one that I feel bothered to really writing out in it's entirety. Needless to say it is a very a busy economy and business is very good. The City of Chains is one of the richer of the Dune Kingdoms because of the amount of coin that drives it.
I have never seen the Plaza of Fetters with in the City Chains personally, but I'm told, by a cousin who once visited it, that it was a grand thing. It is a bazaar of merchants that prays to the coin and the Plaza of Fetter is it's high temple. The auctions of men, women, children, and beasts of burden go on for days.
Why am I writing all this down. To suggest something. Perhaps it's the wrong message, but I do wonder how much real slavery Arvians have honestly seen. To me, thralldom is a step up from slavery. That doesn't make it right. However, it does mean that things could be so very much worse. There is a chance for freedom. What I grew up with was something very very different. In the end, Thrax is going to do what it's going to do, this is an establishment that has been in place for a very long time. That would be like Eurus banning slavery. There would be economic chaos and at very worst, I suspect there would be a certain degree of warring between the nations. They are not Eurusi, and it is for that reason, that I will be grateful. Because I know, if I never have to look at another auction or blood sport arena again, I will be happier for it.
Written By Sebell
Dec. 8, 2016, 5:55 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
It falls to each of us to help one another to understand the impact that our own ideals sometimes have on others and on our own behavior. As the child of a thrall, this often becomes quite a difficult topic for me to speak openly on, whether it be broached out of true social mindedness or out of politic.
As a man, I do not endorse any belief system that marginalizes and discriminates against others. As a servant answering to a higher calling, I do not dismiss the fact that many people are deeply socialized, deeply indoctrinated, into such systems.
By coming from a place of openness and visibility, I can only hope to inspire others examine those systems; examine their history, their social emergence, their impact on others and the socially constructed assumptions upon which they are based.
Calm seas.
As a man, I do not endorse any belief system that marginalizes and discriminates against others. As a servant answering to a higher calling, I do not dismiss the fact that many people are deeply socialized, deeply indoctrinated, into such systems.
By coming from a place of openness and visibility, I can only hope to inspire others examine those systems; examine their history, their social emergence, their impact on others and the socially constructed assumptions upon which they are based.
Calm seas.
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