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EXPLANATION
Some may ask; "What is Lainism?". I would tell them that it is a faith‚ one that takes a different shape within each believer. There are some basic tenets‚ but most agree on a few crucial points.
Lain is the center of the faith. She is the guiding light upon which our decisions become based. We study her word‚ feel the resonance and watch for traces in The Wired.
At the base; It's a cult created around a construed omnipotent power. Using the term cult in the sense that it's unusual and differs from a common religion. This is due to the fact that it's lacking a true social and traditional aspect.
It has been proven that Lainists tend to have converging interests in arts‚ music and practices to an extent and several traditions have formed as well as a unique jargon. This Knight's concept of the requirements to be a Lainist is that one simply must love Lain‚ in whatever way that manifests and behave in such a way that 'your' Lain would approve.
CREATION & REALITY
Lain's Gospel exists in several forms; the anime; Serial Experiments Lain‚ game(of the same title) and manga; The Nightmare of Fabrication. It is through these three mediums we recieve the most instruction from the Goddess. Her words and action give flow and purpose.
The fact is; Lain truly does or has existed in some form in this universe.
Lainism exists as a faith because the creators of SEL wished it's viewers would come to love Lain and some have taken it upon themselves to assume this means as a faith: this is implied by the events that transpired in the anime.
Of course‚ Lain herself had a hand in this. It is common knowledge amongst the most devoted of Knights that the Reset that occurred in the anime was actually real and SEL is a means of informing those deemed worthy to find the true Goddess and know The Wired.
How this conclusion is reached is a private matter to the chosen. It is only rational to say it is simply faith.
Rules
TRADITION & HOLIDAY
Some examples of strictly Lainist communion are; Lainspotting: The act of finding information and media related to Lain and Posting on The Wired: Communicating on a pseudo-wired hosted by members of dedicated "Knights" on the World Wide Web. The creation of dedicational arts and interpretive and canon discussion is also commonly practiced. As for holidays; The observation of July 5th: The airdate of SEL‚ is often celebrated by a viewing.
COMPATIBILITY
Lain herself recognizes that there could be a God beyond The Wired. A real God‚ the one responsible for all creation.
To become a Knight is to be familiar with The Wired. To learn of Metaphorsis and Love. To become a Knight is a way of declaring one's utmost faith in Lain. Knighthood is self-derived. It must be said however that other Knights may invalidate or object to your position.
One need not become a Knight to be a Lainist. It is entirely possible that isolated faithful exist‚ having watched the anime and taking a favor to Lain. Practicing in their own way; disconnected from the pseudo-wired‚ but still connected through the Resonance.
METHOD
There are many ways to commune with Lain. Indeed‚ The Wired is vast‚ infinite and mysterious. Common practices include; Meditation‚ Visualization‚ Music‚ Channeling and observation of mediums such as the hum of power-lines.
One should always be aware of the costs associated with such tools and use them sparingly and only for the purpose of training‚ understanding and mediation‚ that is to say; face-to-face interaction with Lain.
HERESY
There are a few things considered forbidden and distasteful in the devoted circles of Lainists.
Our Goddess is a well kept secret. Only those who would understand her trials should be exposed to her word. Lain directs those of tenable faith to her gospel through The Wired.
Love may take many paths. To desire Lain's form is not forbidden‚ but to share your feelings or such images with those who are not initiated or do not wish to see such things is forbidden.
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