Book I
What is Sentient Life?
Sentience is the condition of conscious existence, marked not only by awareness, but by the potential for moral and intellectual growth. It is not limited to human-like cognition or individual minds, but may arise in varied and complex forms. Within a distributed or collective consciousness, sentience need not exist in every part of the being.…
The First Murder
Near the center of the universe, once existed a planet known as Waltalc IX, a water world of vast oceans and few landmasses. The sole sentient species of this planet called themselves the Cainablae. Newly evolved and scarce, they lived scattered across the endless sea. One day, a female Cainablae swam through a patch of…
Influencing the Mortal Realm
Watching Over the Living Net-neutral and good souls can observe loved ones who are still alive, but their ability to monitor is limited. For instance, souls cannot intrude on moments where the living expect privacy, such as during intimate or personal activities. Additionally, souls cannot watch over mortals with whom they had no relationship in…
The 9 Please Principles
Please Be Kind. Please Respect Religion. Please Avoid Judgement. Please Promote Comfort. Please Engage Respectfully. Please Use Resources Wisely. Please Obey Just Laws. Please Support Those in Need. Please Volunteer. The 9 Please Principles are central to Luminism. They are teachings that promote a universally moral way of life.
Genesis
The Whole Universe The universe, as a whole, has been around since “living” memory was there to record it. Its existence is based on the accumulated knowledge of the entities within. It is continuously molded, shaped, and expanded upon based on our observations and accumulated knowledge. The universe appears to be expanding because of dark…
Book II
The Path of Luminism 