THE BOOK OF REVELATIONS

CHAPTER 1

1 Truths revealed by Kor are related to Kor energy, and exist independently of the natural world. Truths about the natural world are equally valid to truths about Kor energy.

2 Truths about Kor energy will never disprove or conflict with truths about the natural world. All truths about Kor energy are compatible with all truths about the natural world.

3 Truths revealed by Kor concerning Kor energy are discovered by revelation of the lineage of Receivers. Truths about the natural world are discovered by observation of the physical universe, evidence, and logic.  

4 Each organism is instilled with its unique spiritual soul of Kor energy at the exact moment it is able to live independently. If an organism cannot survive independently, it does not have a soul of Kor energy.

5 Human embryos and fetuses that cannot survive independently outside the womb do not have Kor energy. A human fetus is instilled with its spiritual soul of Kor energy at the moment of viability, which is when the probability that the fetal organism would survive independently outside the womb is more than fifty percent.

6 A human embryo or fetus before the moment of viability is not an independent human being because it does not have Kor energy.  Any and all proclamations about human beings do not apply to human embryos and fetuses before the moment of viability.

7 Before a human embryo or fetus is instilled with Kor energy, it does not have a spiritual soul independent of its mother, which means it is a part of the mother. The mother has autonomy and control over that part of her body, like any other part of her body.

8 Because rights inherent to human beings are linked to our Kor energy, human embryos and fetuses before the moment of viability do not have human rights. Only at the moment of viability are human fetuses instilled with their spiritual soul of Kor energy.

9 At its moment of viability, a human fetus is entitled to the same rights as any other human being, because it now has its own spiritual soul of Kor energy.

10 Every human being is instilled with a spiritual soul of Kor energy from the moment of viability to the moment of physical death. Humans never lose their Kor energy, and retain it throughout their life without interruption.

11 The amount and concentration of Kor energy instilled in each human being is constant, from the moment of viability to the moment of physical death. The amount of Kor energy instilled in each human being never increases or decreases during their life, nor does it strengthen or weaken.

12 Every human being is instilled with the exact same amount and concentration of Kor energy as every other human being, now and forever. No human being has had or will ever have more or less Kor energy than any other human being.

CHAPTER 2

1 Each human being is always entitled to the rights given to them by their spiritual soul of Kor energy, from the moment of viability to the moment of physical death. No person or force can ever take away the rights given to a human by their Kor energy.

2 A right of each human being is the right of life. Any human being has the right to continue living from the moment of viability until the moment of natural physical death. Human beings maintain the right to life under all circumstances.

3 A right of each human being is the right of bodily autonomy. Every human has the right to make their own choices about their body, without coercion. This includes the right to decide whether or not to have children, and the right to decide the fate of a human embryo or fetus inside one’s body before the moment of viability.

4 A right of each human being is the right of labor freedom. Every human has the right to perform societal functions of their own choosing and of their own accord, and shall never be forced to perform labor by other humans under any circumstance. 

5 A right of each human being is the right of movement. Every human has the right to move from one place to any other place without restrictions.

6 A right of each human being is the right of free speech. Every human has the right to speak their mind and express their opinions in a non-violent manner, and they cannot be censored, restrained, or discriminated against because of their speech opinions. The only exception to the right of free speech is if a human being uses their speech to directly incite violence against other human beings.

7 A right of each human being is the right of free expression. Every human has the right to express themselves through art, music, writing, and other creative means in a non-violent manner, and they cannot be censored, restrained, or discriminated against because of their creative expression. The only exception to the right of free expression is if a human being uses their expression to directly incite violence against other human beings.

8 A right of each human being is the right of physical safety. Every human has the right to exist in an environment free of physical danger caused by other humans.

9 A right of each human being is the right of food. Every human has the right of unrestricted access to adequate amounts of food that meet their nutritional needs and allow them to live a healthy existence.

10 A right of each human being is the right of shelter. Every human has the right to personal space inside a building or structure that is safe, accessible, and hygienic.

11 A right of each human being is the right of education. Every human has the right to learn knowledge and skills from other humans in a safe, unbiased, and non-discriminatory environment. This applies to humans of all ages.

12 A right of each human being aged 18 or older is the right of sexual liberty. Every human aged 18 or older has the right to engage in mutually consensual private sexual relations with any other human aged 18 or older, and they cannot be discriminated against based on their choice of partner.

13 A right of each human being aged 18 or older is the right of marriage. Every human aged 18 or older has the right to consensual marriage with any other human aged 18 or older, and they cannot be discriminated against because of the partner they choose to marry.

CHAPTER 3

1 All other living organisms besides humans have spiritual souls of Kor energy. All other living organisms have a smaller amount and lower concentration of Kor energy in their spiritual soul compared to humans.

2 Truths regarding the nature of Kor energy within humans outlined in Chapter 1 of the Book of Proclamations apply equally to the Kor energy inside all other living organisms, except truths relating to the inherent rights of humans and truths relating to the directing of Kor energy.

3 As the complexity of life increases, more Kor energy is attracted to each living organism. Living organisms like bacteria have a very small amount of Kor energy, while organisms close to humans, like chimpanzees and bonobos, have a relatively large amount.

4 Humans are spiritually connected to all other life on Earth, no matter how large or small, through our Kor energy. We are not separate entities, but parts of a larger spiritual whole.

CHAPTER 4

1 There are many methods of positively directing one’s Kor energy so that it can flow back to the eternal plane after the moment of one’s physical death. No method stated in the Holy Books is more or less valid than any other method.

2 If one acts in direct opposition to one or more of the positive direction methods described in the Holy Books, their Kor energy will be negatively directed. Methods of Kor energy direction in the Holy Books are generally given in the positive form, and their opposites are methods of negative direction.

3 If one performs a negative direction of their Kor energy, it becomes more difficult for their Kor energy to flow back to the eternal plane after the moment of their physical death. 

4 Directing one’s Kor energy in a positive or negative direction has an inherent effect on the direction of all others’ Kor energy. While we can only control the direction of the Kor energy inside our spiritual soul, our spiritual connection to others through Kor means that the direction of our Kor energy will always have ripple effects on everyone else’s spiritual soul.

5 Directing one’s Kor energy is like making ripples in a pond of water. Those closest to us are affected by our ripples in quick and readily apparent ways, but the ripples will spread farther out to eventually reach every part of the pond’s entire surface. Directing our Kor energy in a positive or negative direction will eventually affect all other humans and all other life forms.

6 The negative direction of one’s Kor energy has the same amount of ripple effect on other humans as the positive direction of one’s Kor energy.

7 There is no cap or limit to the positive or negative direction of one’s Kor energy. Positive or negative direction of one’s Kor energy will always affect the likelihood that one’s Kor energy will flow back to the Eternal Plane after the moment of their physical death.

8 The positive direction of Kor energy and the negative direction of Kor energy are spiritual opposites and negate each other. The positive direction of Kor energy is like lighting the burner under a pot of water, while the negative direction of Kor energy is like adding ice to the water in the pot.

9 The most crucial method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through practicing non-violence toward other humans. 

10 A human’s Kor energy is directed powerfully in the negative direction when that person inflicts physical pain, suffering, violence, or death upon another human. Physical violence toward other humans is never justified, and will always negatively direct one’s Kor energy, under any circumstance.

11 Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, inflicting physical pain on another human is akin to hurting oneself. Both individuals are hurt by violence.

12 The practice of non-violence by resolving conflicts peacefully has a strong positive effect on one’s Kor energy. Any conflicts between humans should be solved through peaceful discussion, collaboration, and compromise.

13 Unintentional violence levied against another human, such as injuries that occur when people play games or sports for fun, does not negatively direct one’s Kor energy because there is no intent to harm or commit violence. However, the Kor energy of the perpetrator of unintentional violence can be negatively directed if they do not properly help remedy the physical and mental effects of their unintentional violence on affected individuals.

14 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through helping reduce the suffering of other humans.  Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, reducing the suffering of another human is akin to reducing one’s own suffering.

15 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through non-materialism. The acquisition of unnecessary material objects, or a focus on creating the resources necessary to acquire unnecessary material objects, will always negatively direct one’s Kor energy. This negative direction is magnified when the creation or acquisition of these objects causes other humans to suffer.

16 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through bringing joy and happiness to other humans. Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, bringing joy and happiness to another human is akin to bringing joy and happiness to oneself.

17 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through selfless acts. Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, we help ourselves as well as others when we think and act selflessly. When we act selfishly, we hurt ourselves as well as others.

18 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through honesty in communication with other humans. Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, lying to another human is akin to lying to oneself.

19 Honesty in communication positively directs one’s Kor energy even if it causes negative emotions in other humans. While this may seem to contradict the positive direction method of bringing joy and happiness to other humans, it does not. While lying to please others may bring them joy and happiness in the moment, it will always inevitably lead them to greater suffering sometime in the future. While honesty in communication toward other humans may make them feel unpleasant in the moment, it will contribute to their joy and happiness in their future through strengthened trust and connection, and because it will allow them to evaluate their life as it is, instead of how they wish it to be. The positive direction methods of creating happiness and communicating honestly are two sides of the same coin.

20 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through abstention from gossip. Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, talking harmfully about others is akin to talking harmfully about oneself.

21 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through true humility. Pride blinds us from seeing truth and recognizing when we are wrong, and thus prevents us from making changes to our words and actions that positively direct our Kor energy. Humility is like a key, unlocking all the methods of positive direction of our Kor energy.

22 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through treating others in the same manner that we would like to be treated. Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, treating others with the kindness, compassion, and fairness we seek from them is akin to treating ourselves with the same kindness, compassion, and fairness.

23 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through meditation. Meditation cultivates focus and allows us to study ourselves internally. We connect with our Kor energy through meditation, which helps us understand how we must change our words and actions in order to positively direct it. Like humility, meditation is a key that unlocks all other methods of positive Kor energy direction.

24 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through equanimity and non-reactiveness. Maintaining composure and mental calmness regardless of external scenarios allows us to focus clearly using our words and deeds to positively direct our Kor energy. Losing our focus due to strong emotional reactions makes it difficult to practice positive Kor energy direction methods.

25 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through respect and acknowledgement of the rights of other humans. Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, respecting and acknowledging the rights of others is akin to respecting and acknowledging our own rights.

26 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through almsgiving. Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, supporting others in need is akin to supporting oneself during a difficult time.

27 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through taking responsibility for one’s own actions. While all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, an individual’s words and actions remain directly attributable to them, and it is their responsibility to make the necessary adjustments to their words and deeds in order to positively direct their Kor energy.

28 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through being respectful and tolerant toward the opinions and beliefs of others, especially as it relates to religion. Since all humans are connected through their spiritual souls of Kor energy, being intolerant of the beliefs of others is akin to disrespecting one’s own beliefs.

29 Korists do not proselytize or attempt to convince others of their beliefs. While a Korist is always encouraged to share the teachings of the Holy Books with those who are open to listening, each person who accepts the teachings must do so on their own accord rather than being convinced. If one does not personally connect with the teachings of the Holy Books, they  are unlikely to commit to the methods necessary to positively direct their Kor energy.

30 An important method of positively directing one’s Kor energy is through supporting the United Korist Church, as well as one’s own Korist congregation. All Korists must support each other in our collective journey to positively direct our Kor energy.