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The Foundational Documents of The Church of New Game Plus

🕑 Added 2024-11-12 23:34:56 +0000 UTC

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Derrick Hoard

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I really appreciate that you took the time to engage with the Statement of Faith and the Code of Conduct, and I’m glad to hear they resonate as a foundation for inclusivity. One of the core values I hold dear in The Church of New Game Plus is the idea of openness—encouraging everyone to find their own meaning and interpretation without rigid boundaries. I believe this flexibility allows each member to explore their unique perspective without feeling confined by doctrine or dogma. The documents are intentionally designed to guide rather than dictate, allowing everyone to experience the journey in a way that feels right for them. I understand that, for some, this kind of freedom can feel a bit unstructured or uncertain, and I’m open to discussing ways to provide tools that might help individual members feel more anchored if they need it. However, it’s also important to me that we protect the space for interpretation and personal exploration, rather than setting firm expectations for everyone. At the heart of this church is the belief that our diversity of thought, experience, and approach enriches our community. While the principles are open-ended, respect and kindness—especially as outlined in the Code of Conduct—remain foundational values that we all share. Thank you again for sharing your perspective and as always I am open to discussion.

EdenNyxn

I cried reading the commandments. Thank you so much for putting this community together 🩷

Stephen Collins

With that said, I love the inclusiveness of the Statement of Faith and the Code of Conduct, and I think they are a great foundation for welcoming diverse perspectives. I do wonder, though, if there’s a way to balance that openness with a bit more grounding guidance. Maybe some additional principles or prompts could help members feel anchored while still respecting individual interpretation. Across all these documents there's a sound thread of "everything is open to interpretation," but without explicitly stating that those principles are still guided by and dependent on adherence to other doctrines like those laid out in the Code of Conduct, particularly the ones regarding the treatment of others. Whether we are taking this religion framing 100% seriously or not, we're trying to build a community that is healthy to be a part of, and we are still framing it as a religion, so there are more aspects of how existing religions are structured that we can co-opt for our benefit. Anyone else agree?