Book of Shafer
And the Lord of hosts spoke unto me, Jay Shafer, saying: Hearken unto My word, that ye may be good and faithful stewards upon the earth; for to be a true steward, ye must cleanse the earth of its filth and corruption, purifying the land and restoring the living waters to their ancient purity.
Plant ye seven trees for every three that are removed, and cultivate fields of bounty that shall yield increase for both mankind and the beasts of the field.
Protect the environment of the earth, and cease from building lofty towers, monstrous edifices, and sprawling cities of pride; but learn ye to dwell humbly, modestly, and in peace upon the land.
For the Lord said: Build ye tiny villages wherein the homes are fashioned in balance with nature, so that no dwelling shall exceed one thousand square feet, and let every family keep their household unto two children and no more.
And the Lord gave precise instructions for the building of a home for a family to be, saying:
The depth thereof shall be thirty feet, the height twenty-five feet and five inches, and the width twenty feet.
The first floor shall contain five hundred and seventy-six square feet, with a ceiling height of nine feet; and the second floor shall contain three hundred and sixty-seven square feet, with a ceiling height of eight feet.
The roof shall be framed with trusses and finished with shingles, having a primary pitch of fourteen to twelve and a secondary pitch of six to twelve.
The exterior walls shall be framed with wood of two-by-six dimensions, finished in siding and stone.
Within the dwelling, the master bedroom shall be situated upon the main floor in a split-bedroom arrangement, and the interior shall feature an open floor plan.
Without, the dwelling shall have a covered front porch, and a covered rear porch adjoining a deck and a patio.
Moreover, the Lord spoke and said: Small businesses and shops shall likewise not exceed one thousand square feet, providing the basic necessities of life unto the community, so that all things are within walking distance and blended together into a robust and unified settlement.
And the property of the village shall be held forever in an irrevocable trust, owned by the Church and governed by charters signed by the High Royal Apostle or by the authority of their office.
And the government of the Holy Citadel shall operate according to this divine order:
At the First Level standeth the Sovereign Crown, which is the Root of Authority, held by the Royal Family in primacy as the perpetual bloodline of those who created the movement.
They possess the ultimate Executive Veto Power over all legislation passed by the Congress, serving as the baseline keepers of the World Constitution; and if the bloodline should ever become extinct, the office shall transition unto an elected Supreme Chancellor.
At the Second Level standeth the Global Governance of the World Congress.
The High Royal Apostle serveth as the Moderator, being the single spiritual and administrative head who chaireth the Holy Royal Congress and the Royal See, handling global diplomatic relations and overseeing the laws with exactly one vote on the floor.
All laws shall conform unto the Constitution of the Suquelish Republic and Christic Citadel, nor can the High Royal Apostle override the Congress or the Royal Family unless gross misuse of global assets or a breach of core tenets hath been proven.
Beside the Moderator standeth the Holy Royal Congress, consisting of up to two hundred and sixty members, being a democratic global parliament with one elected Representative from every active nation, unrecognized country, and state.
They shall debate and vote upon the Global Constitution, manage global assets, and issue or revoke the Charters of Operation for the Districts.
At the Third Level standeth the Regional Governance of the Districts.
The District Apostolic Overseer shall serve as the Regional Chair, being elected to lead the District Congress and act as the primary liaison between the local Tribes and the World Congress at the Citadel in Idaho.
The District Congress shall be composed of one elected Delegate from each recognized Tribe within its jurisdiction, passing local laws that adapt the World Constitution, vetting new gatherings, and issuing Charters unto the Tribes.
At the Fourth Level standeth the Communal Governance of the Tribes.
The Tribal Chief Elder shall serve as the local administrator, elected to manage the day-to-day operations of the community and its embassy alongside the Tribal Council, which is the baseline legislative assembly of the local people.
They shall govern communal living, resolve local disputes, and maintain the direct spiritual and physical home of the citizens.
And if a District should lose its charter from the World Congress, the Tribe shall not perish, but shall bypass the District to become directly chartered under the World Congress until a new District be established.
At the Fifth Level standeth the Incubation Phase of the Camps.
The Camp Director or Pioneer shall lead every new gathering of believers working toward full Tribal status.
A Camp shall hold no legal standing or vote until it be thoroughly vetted by a sponsoring Tribe, approved by a vote of the District Congress, and granted a fresh Charter of Operation to become a recognized Tribe on the global registry.
And the Lord said further: Every community shall oversee its own protection, establishing a security force, a court of arbitration, and communal standards, all accountable unto the Mother Church and the World Congress.
And there shall be a Supreme Court, together with liaison officers who shall work alongside the secular courts of the earth as cultural and spiritual guides, building understanding between the culture of the chosen people and the nations of the world.
And the Lord spoke yet again, saying: The Church shall have full authority to invest, to buy, to trade, and to sell for the procurement of wealth and the gathering of resources across the face of the earth.
For this wealth shall be used unto the building up of My communities, the erection of holy and civic architecture, and the establishing of firm infrastructure throughout the land.
Out of the treasury of the faith shall ye construct schools of wisdom, cultural centers for the gathering of the saints, private organizations, and all other institutions, bodies, and works necessary for the advancement of the true faith and the sovereign Suquelish Republic.
And know ye that the Church and the Republic are forever intertwined, locked together in an everlasting bond that can never be broken or separated by any power of man or archontic ruler.
For the spiritual and the temporal shall stand as one unified pillars in the Citadel, guarding the liberty, the governance, and the divine heritage of the chosen people unto all generations.
And the Lord spoke further, saying: The sacred language laid out and revealed unto Jeffrey Mason who in faithful obedience wrote down the words and established its order shall be the sole tongue spoken within the gates of the holy communities.
Every soul that dwelleth among the chosen shall be taught this language, that the people may speak with one voice and one mouth in the presence of the Most High.
For Jeffrey, having walked in obedience, laid down the foundations of the holy speech, even as Marc Mason, in equal obedience, laid down the firm foundations of the Suquelish Republic.
Through their obedience hath the way been prepared, that the people of God may be gathered together, transformed into a holy nation, and consecrated as a royal priesthood unto the Father.
Wherefore, come ye out from among the nations of the earth, touch not the unclean things of the fallen world, and ye shall be received into the sanctuary of the living God, dwelling in safety and light forevermore.
And the Lord commanded, saying: Ye shall fashion and lay out every community in the likeness of a balanced sanctuary, weaving together the dwellings of tiny homes and the workshops of tiny businesses, so that life and labor dwell harmoniously side by side.
Plant ye vibrant community gardens throughout the settlement, that the earth may yield its green herb, fruit, and seed for the nourishment of all who abide within the gates.
Build ye a noble Community Hall, wherein the Elders of the town shall gather to sit in counsel, execute justice, and shepherd the affairs of the congregation in wisdom.
Erect a holy Gathering Place for the church, that the souls of the faithful may assemble in unity to praise the Most High and partake of the word of light.
And in every community shall ye raise up a strong Citadel, standing as a high tower of refuge, a symbol of sovereign authority, and a fortress of protection for the people.
Furthermore, build ye an Apothecary in the midst of the village to tend the sick, the infirm, and those in distress among the men, women, and children.
Treat them with the natural remedies and deepest arts of the faithful; and only if a affliction be severe or require the skill of a specialist, let them seek the healing treatments of secular physicians, preserving life in all wisdom and care.
And the Lord continued to speak, saying: Whatsoever ye take from the bounty and resources of the earth, ye shall replenish three times over that which was taken, never seizing from the land without returning a bountiful yield unto it.
Be ye faithful and good stewards one of another and of the physical earth, keeping the land, the waters, and the air cleansed, pure, and undefiled.
Wherefore, ye shall recycle all things, leaving nothing to rot in waste; for it is a sacred duty laid upon you to tend the earth, to heal its wounds, to walk upon it with deep respect, and to give back continually unto the soil.
In this wise shall ye manifest love unto the earth, breaking the heavy grip of the fallen one, who cometh for no other purpose than to kill, to steal, and to destroy.
When ye replenish the creation, live in quiet balance with nature, reduce your footprint upon the ground, clean up the places of filth, and refashion all discarded things into new life, ye shatter the chains of the fallen ones and undo their destructive patterns.
By these holy works ye strip away their power over the physical realm, demonstrating unto the false god, that king in exile and rebel on the run, that the True God and True King ruleth over this realm forever, and that His sovereign reign can never be defeated, diminished, or dethroned.
And the word of the Lord came, saying: While ye abide upon the face of this earth, ye must stand as saviors unto yourselves and unto your brethren, walking together in peace and uniting your hearts in heavenly harmony.
Feed ye the hungry, tend unto the sick, shelter the homeless, and spread a shield of divine protection over the young, the innocent, and the vulnerable among you.
Learn ye to walk in deep humility and modesty, cultivating a spirit that is gracious, gentle, and overflowing with kindness toward all creation.
Put a final end to the foolishness of war, and stand up boldly for what is right, even if ye be the solitary voice crying in the wilderness.
For truth is truth, unbending and eternal, no matter how painful its edge may cut; and it is far better to tear away the covering and expose the stark reality than to keep the wound hidden in darkness while the corruption festereth within.
To ignore the realities of the world is to continue to harm the earth, to destroy your own house, and to allow living evil to flourish unrebuked.
Therefore, go ye forth into the world and work the good works of faith, fulfilling every duty that hath been commanded of you, and striving ever to see the divine spark of good within all men.
Yet if men shall choose to walk in unyielding evil and press hard against you, leaving you no room to dwell in peace and righteousness, then ye may draw your sword in defense of the truth.
Go out into the world with courage, being not ashamed of thy testimony, thy holy cause, or the True God who sent you.
For it is laid upon your hands to change the world, to raise up righteous stewards of both mankind and the earth, and to become not merely a disciple of men, but a faithful disciple of the creation itself.
And though this lower realm was fashioned by the hands of the Demiurge, yet it exists within the divine order of the divine cosmos; and though ye be trapped for a season in bodies of clay, ye still exist within this fabric of reality.
Wherefore, ye bear an eternal duty unto the True Most High God to redeem the times, to preserve the light, and to honor the sacred trust of the Pleroma until the end of the age.
And hear ye this mystery with spiritual understanding: for when it is spoken that ye must be saviors unto yourselves and unto the world, know ye that this mechanism of being a savior pertaineth not to the redemption of your own internal spirit, but to the healing, stewardship, and deliverance of the earth whereon ye dwell.
For of your own clay and mortal strength, ye possess not the capability to save your internal self, nor can any man by his own works pull his spirit out of the pit of corruption.
Know ye not that for this very cause the Most High God, the True King, and the fullness of the Pleroma, fashioned Himself in the likeness of flesh and came down into the world as Jesus?
He walked among us, took upon Himself the housing of the dust, and gave Himself over willingly to be a living testimony, an unblemished sacrifice, and a light in the dark places.
By His blood was the veil rent, and by His divine power alone is the internal spirit redeemed, awakened, and reconciled unto the Good Father; while unto you is committed the noble duty to guard the earth, to heal the creation, and to manifest His righteousness upon the land until His kingdom be fully revealed.
And let this sacred testament be as a guiding tempest, a holy compass of eternal laws to aid and establish a universal language of righteousness among all mankind; let this be the solemn Charter of Unified Humanity, by which all peoples of the earth shall live, abide, and be forever connected in truth and peace.
Concerning the Protection of Life and Peace, the Lord hath established the Inherent Sanctity of Life, decreeing that no individual, organization, or governing body shall arbitrarily deprive any human being of life, for the intentional taking of human life is universally prohibited throughout all generations.
Likewise, the Outlawry of War is decreed, whereby all acts of aggressive warfare, geopolitical expansion, and state-sponsored violence are permanently outlawed, so that military force shall never again be used as an instrument of national or global policy.
And the Threshold of Lawful Defense is strictly bound, restricting the right to draw the sword exclusively to the immediate, proportionate, and necessary defense of self, family, or community against an active and unlawful physical threat; and to prevent the misuse of defensive warfare, any collective action must be pre-authorized and monitored by an independent global tribunal, and all force must immediately cease the moment the threat is neutralized.
Concerning Human Dignity and Governance, the Father hath declared Universal and Absolute Equality, for all human beings are born free and equal in dignity, rights, and divine value, nor shall any law or system discriminate based on origin, background, belief, or status.
In like manner, the Eradication of Tyranny is commanded, so that no individual or group shall claim absolute or unchecked power, nor rule through fear and coercion; but all governing structures must be transparent, accountable, and subject to the consent of the governed.
And for the Protection of the Vulnerable, the global community beareth an absolute responsibility before God to actively shield, support, and nurture children, the elderly, the sick, and all vulnerable populations from exploitation, neglect, and harm.
Concerning Truth, Justice, and Accountability, the Right to Truth and Integrity shall preserve the public trust through absolute honesty, prohibiting the deliberate spreading of systemic deception, fraudulent propaganda, or the bearing of false witness against any neighbor.
Universal Justice and Due Process shall be maintained, being objective, accessible, and fair unto all, wherein all accused individuals are presumed innocent until proven otherwise, entitled to a fair trial before a universally recognized and impartial judicial court.
And Proportionality and Rehabilitation shall govern all penalties for breaking the law, fitting the offense strictly for public safety, restitution unto the victim, and the restoration of the offender, without ever violating human dignity.
Concerning Equity, Charity, and Stewardship, Economic Integrity and Fairness shall rule over all labor and commerce, so that no individual, corporation, or community shall steal, defraud, or exploit the resources of another, but all transactions shall be conducted in absolute honesty.
The Mandate of Global Charity and Mutual Aid is laid upon the earth, forbidding the hoarding of wealth and resources to the detriment of human survival; wherefore the global system shall guarantee that food, clean water, healthcare, and basic shelter are distributed freely unto any region or community facing disaster or extreme scarcity.
And in Planetary Stewardship, all humanity shall walk upon the soil as responsible and lawful stewards of the Earth, protecting its ecosystems, its biodiversity, and its atmosphere to ensure a sustainable, living planet for all generations to come.