I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Holy Catholic Church,
the communion of Saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. AMEN.
^_^ I never like reciting the christian creed, it sounds so scary compare to the witches creed..
Hear now the Words of the Witches,
The secrets we hide in the night,
When dark was our destiny's pathway,
That now we bring forth into light.
Mysterious Water and Fire,
The Earth and the wide-ranging Air,
By hidden quintessence we know them,
and will and keep silent and dare.
The birth and rebirth of all nature,
the passing of winter and spring,
We share with the life universal,
Rejoice in the magickal ring.
Four times in the year the Great Sabbat
Returns, and the Witches are seen
At Lammas and Candlemas dancing,
On Beltane and old Samhain.
When day-time and night-time are equal,
When the Sun is at greatest and least,
The four Lesser Sabbats are summoned,
Again, Witches gather in feast.
Thirteen silver Moons in a year are,
Thirteen is the coven's array.
Thirteen times at Esbat make merry,
For each golden year and a day.
The power was passed down the ages,
Each time between woman and man,
Each century unto the other,
Ere time and the ages began.
When drawn is the magickal circle,
By sword or athame or power,
Its compass between the two worlds lies,
In Land of the Shades for that hour.
This world has no right then to know it,
And world of beyond will tell naught,
The oldest of Gods are invoked there,
The Great Work of magick is wrought.
For two are the mystical pillars,
That stand at the gate of the shrine,
And two are the powers of nature,
The forms and the forces divine.
The dark and the light in succession,
The opposites each unto each,
Shown forth as a God and a Goddess:
Of this did our ancestors teach.
By night He's the wild wind's rider,
The Horn'd One, the Lord of the Shades.
By day He's the King of the Woodland,
The dweller in green forest glades.
She is youthful or old as She pleases,
She sails the torn clouds in Her barque,
The bright silver Lady of Midnight,
The Crone who weaves spells in the dark.
The Master and Mistress of magick,
They dwell in the deeps of the mind,
Immortal and ever-renewing,
With power to free or to bind.
So drink the good wine to the Old Gods,
And dance and make love in their praise,
Till Elphame's fair land shall receive us
In peace at the end of our days.
And do what you will be the challenge,
So be it in love that harms none,
For this is the only commandment,
By magick of old, be it done!
Eight words the Witches' Creed fulfill:
An ye harm none, do what ye will!
Because I want to talk about more than one creed, and I am not allow to write big post, I will double post..
^_^ Also, we got the Shahada, which is the Islamic creed.. O_O So short.. and it only says:
I bear witness that there is no god except for God (Allah), and Muhammad is the messenger of God
And then we got the Bodhisattva vows, that is like the buddhist creed.. O_O I am too lazy to type it all though.. ^_^ but I can give the ten vows.. O_o which is shorter.. but there is more than that..
1Not to harm any being that includes killing (^_^)
2Not to take that which is not given (which is stealing)
3Not to engage in any form of sexual misconduct
4Not to misuse speech ( meaning lying)
5Not to take intoxicants (meaning drugs)
6Not to gossip about the faults and misdeeds of others (that means no snitching)
7Not to praise oneself or disparage others (that is what I do)
8Not to be stingy or abusive towards those in need
9Not to harbor anger or resentment or encourage others to be angry ( O_O yeah..)
10Not to criticise or slander the Three Jewels.
The jewels are Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. ^_^ It is quite interesting really..
*_* but we got more creeds than that.. ^_^ Like the Methodist creed.. O_o or the Chalcedonian creed that is like the catholic one.. and it goes like
We, then, following the holy Fathers, all with one consent, teach men to confess one and the same Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the same perfect in Godhead and also perfect in manhood; truly God and truly man, of a reasonable soul and body; consubstantial with us according to the manhood; in all things like unto us, without sin; begotten before all ages of the Father according to the Godhead, and in these latter days, for us and for our salvation, born of the virgin Mary, the mother of God, according to the manhood; one and the same Christ, Son, Lord, Only-begotten, to be acknowledged in two natures, inconfusedly, unchangeably, indivisibly, inseparably; the distinction of natures being by no means taken away by the union, but rather the property of each nature being preserved, and concurring in one Person and one Subsistence, not parted or divided into two persons, but one and the same Son, and only begotten, God the Word, the Lord Jesus Christ, as the prophets from the beginning have declared concerning him, and the Lord Jesus Christ himself taught us, and the Creed of the holy Fathers has handed down to us.
Same goes with the Masai creed.. *_* it all comes to be mostly the same thing..
The creed is a belief statement.. O_O it is quite creepy for some (meaning me) because it tends to make people feel like they belong and will stick to that creed, they will be loyal and twisted it in their will.. ^_^ but that is some individuals not all.. but if you read all the creeds made for each religion or vows (whatever term is more use) it sounds as if they go for the same goal, but still religions causes division, a very sad fact.
"Till Elphame's fair land shall recieve us in peace at the end of our days" Interesting, Elphame is the land of all faes, that must be the afterlife of a witch.
Prowess: To seek excellence in all endeavors expected of a knight, martial and otherwise, seeking strength to be used in the service of justice, rather than in personal aggrandizement.
Justice: Seek always the path of 'right', unencumbered by bias or personal interest. Recognize that the sword of justice can be a terrible thing, so it must be tempered by humanity and mercy. If the 'right' you see rings agrees with others, and you seek it out without bending to the temptation for expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure.
Loyalty: Be known for unwavering commitment to the people and ideals you choose to live by. There are many places where compromise is expected; loyalty is not amongst them.
Defense: The ideal knight was sworn by oath to defend his liege lord and those who depended upon him. Seek always to defend your nation, your family, and those to whom you believe worthy of loyalty.
Courage: Being a knight often means choosing the more difficult path, the personally expensive one. Be prepared to make personal sacrifices in service of the precepts and people you value. At the same time, a knight should seek wisdom to see that stupidity and courage are cousins. Courage also means taking the side of truth in all matters, rather than seeking the expedient lie. Seek the truth whenever possible, but remember to temper justice with mercy, or the pure truth can bring grief.
Faith: A knight must have faith in his beliefs, for faith roots him and gives hope against the despair that human failings create.
Humility: Value first the contributions of others; do not boast of your own accomplishments, let others do this for you. Tell the deeds of others before your own, according them the renown rightfully earned through virtuous deeds. In this way the office of knighthood is well done and glorified, helping not only the gentle spoken of but also all who call themselves knights.
Largesse: Be generous in so far as your resources allow; largesse used in this way counters gluttony. It also makes the path of mercy easier to discern when a difficult decision of justice is required.
Nobility: Seek great stature of character by holding to the virtues and duties of a knight, realizing that though the ideals cannot be reached, the quality of striving towards them ennobles the spirit, growing the character from dust towards the heavens. Nobility also has the tendency to influence others, offering a compelling example of what can be done in the service of rightness.
Franchise: Seek to emulate everything I have spoken of as sincerely as possible, not for the reason of personal gain but because it is right. Do not restrict your exploration to a small world, but seek to infuse every aspect of your life with these qualities. Should you succeed in even a tiny measure then you will be well remembered for your quality and virtue.
The Code
. Thou shalt believe all the Church teaches and shalt obey her commandments.
2. Thou shalt defend the Church.
3. Thou shalt respect all weaknesses and shalt constitute thyself the defender of them.
4. Thou shalt not recoil before thine enemy.
5. Thou shalt make war against the infidel without cessation and without mercy.
6. Thou shalt perform scrupulously thy feudal duties, if they be not contrary to the laws of God.
7. Thou shalt never lie, and shalt remain faithful to thy pledged word.
8. Thou shalt be generous, and give largesse to everyone.
9. Thou shalt be everywhere and always the champion of the Right and the Good against Injustice and Evil.
this is the knights creed or code i think that all codes of fedelity are scary in a way but they are affective
Sweet, It reminds me of the Bushido Code, the samurai way.. ^_^
which it seems almost the same.. which consist on
Rectitude or righteousness.., Courage, Benevolence, Respect, Honesty, Honor and as always, Loyalty
