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Lucius Vindictus
Amarr
Ordo Peregrinus
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Posted - 2009.12.01 23:19:00 -
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Edited by: Lucius Vindictus on 01/12/2009 23:26:09
I am by no means a Theologian, but I do know much of the Amarrian ways and traditions. You seem to be especially interested in the subject of slavery. I will answer your questions, and will answer more if you put them forward. However if you want to read a substantial collection of writings about this subject I recommend contacting Merdaneth of PIE Inc, who collected a lot of important to know facts in one place (I'll have to look it up for you though).
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I wish mainly to understand what is the theological backing of slave takeing.
Consider it a learning process. And like in any school there are good teachers and bad teachers, and good students and bad students. The goal is to teach and enlighten the slave until it reaches the point where it is spiritually enlightened enough to be a free man.
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How does the Amarr Empire find new slaves?
It is illegal to go out and "catch" people as slaves just because you need them. In fact, that is a gross crime. Besides slaves that are born into slavery there are only a few ways to find news slaves that are legal. Criminals and prisoners of war are the only ones that can be taken anywhere. These will need to atone for their sins and learn how to be a good Amarrian. This process may often take several generations depending on the severity of the crime. Even Ammarrians are subject to enslavement if they stray too far from the path.
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What responsibilities does the Slave Holder have toward his slaves and to what does the Slave owe his Master?
The slave obeys and learns. The master teaches, and the methods differ between Holders. Like I mentioned before there are good teachers and bad teachers. But it is ultimately up to the Holder to see fit how he enlightens his slaves. It is not anyone elses place to interfere with the sacred bond between slave and slave-owner.
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Is it true that "To each man, remember; he is first a slave to God before a Master of Another"?
I'm unfamiliar with this phrase, but it seems very fitting. Where did you find it?
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Lucius Vindictus
Amarr
Ordo Peregrinus
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Posted - 2009.12.02 20:12:00 -
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Sorry if I intrude in the debate, but I'd like to point out that I'm pretty sure that it considered not done for slaves and their masters to become romantically involved with eachother.
For those that aren't raised in a society where slavery is accepted: compare it to a proffessor and his student becoming lovers. I'm not saying that it doesn't happen, but it's certainly not the norm, or even socially acceptable. I'd personally consider it quite a scandal.
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Lucius Vindictus
Amarr
Ordo Peregrinus
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Posted - 2009.12.02 22:14:00 -
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You wish to know how the rebellion is viewed by the Amarr?
In general it is safe to say that Amarrians view the rebellion as a dark chapter in our history. It's pages are written in blood and sorrow, and we have lost a considerable amount of power and prestige.
After the rebellion we recognised the Minmatar Republic as sovereign nation and we enjoyed a relative peace for more than a century until we were betrayed. We were prepared to co-exist peacefully as neighbours. Though relations remained tense to say the least. Right now I don't see how we can ever trust again.
The wrongs that have been done are now being rectified by our glorious Empress.
In short: the general view has shifted due to the Minmatar invastion.
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