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November 03, 2005
Overview: An Introduction to the Epical Movement.
Were one considering the benefits of Epicalism, they must think more on the lines of what the movement is all about. These preliminary guidelines may help tell you if its the way for you. They will be further explained in depth along your path.
The 20 Epical Basic Statements
1) If you believe that you are more than just a number or a statistic striving to offer the world something beyond the mundane, then you are Epical.
2) If you believe that there are different interpretations of evil, contrary to most christian beliefs, within which, you can forge social acceptance and pride, then you are Epical.
3) If you believe that there are more levels to human existence than the mere 4 dimensions, then you are Epical.
4) If you believe that your mind is a near infinite tool only limited to the laws of physics yet more capable than general belief, then you are Epical.
5) If you believe that your body is a vessel where upon you have complete control, then you are Epical.
6) If you believe that you have the right to do whatsoever you wish, barring infringing on the rights of others to do the same, then you are Epical.
7) If you believe that the worlds darkness is only given its power and title by those who are weak and afraid, then you are Epical.
8) If you believe that to work with the theory of serving deities in partnership rather than fear a god you are allegedly to love, then you are Epical.
9) If you believe that sex (not to be confused with love or intimacy) is a multifaceted gem in which it can be used as reward, tool or weapon, yet in turn understand that it also entails a dangerous and emotionally addictive pitfalls which could expose weaknesses in your character potentially destroying all you had worked so hard for, then you are Epical.
10) If you believe that pride and vanity are sins only in the mind of certain organized religions and are comfortable being a proud individual then you are Epical.
11) If you believe that being open minded to new ideas is a virtue then you are Epical.
12) If you believe that you would rather set trends than follow them, then you are Epical.
13) If you believe that one can be individual and original yet find family in a crowd, then you are Epical.
14) If you believe that there are leaders and there are followers and yet to be the former is to dismantle the limitations set by your mind, then you are Epical.
15) If you believe that winning is a mind set in which you should know fear when needed, courage when called upon and cunning when appropriate then you are Epical.
16) If you believe that luck is the ability to recognize and seize opportunity, then you are Epical.
17) If you believe that "no" is not an answer but an excuse, then you are Epical.
18) If you believe that honour is a preferred character trait be you good or evil then you are Epical.
19) If you believe that man's ideals of good and evil are constructs of overbearing, manipulative, fear mongering, propagandist religious institutions, then you are Epical.
20) If you believe that of all things, there is no greater way to touch the heart and feed the fire that is your raw emotion than through music...specifically Epical music, and prefer to gain emotional release through such, then you are truly Epical.
Be proud, stand tall, be Epical. The most epic story is yours.
Posted by at November 3, 2005 01:34 PM

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