Post by SisterWinnie on Dec 1, 2023 2:18:29 GMT
Filianism teaches that God is Feminine, and in triplicate form, though not the Trinitarian forms most are familiar with (the neopagan concepts of Maiden/Mother/Crone nor the Christian Trinitarian), but as a Creator/Sustainer/Destroyer.
God is most often referred to as Déa (as Creator), The Daughter (as Sustainer), and Déa Mysteria or Déa Beyond (as Destoyer).
Filianists are so named due to following the teachings of The Daughter (filia being Latin for daughter). She is seen as the Saviouress of the world, and most approach Divinity through Her.
There is also the concept of the Janyati, the seven emanations of Déa that Filianists also work with to approach Divinity. Neither truly seen as angels, nor demi goddesses, they are seen as Déa Herself, and each of the seven have a virtue that they symbolize that is revered within the religion. However, many refer to them as Great Angels for clarifying to those outside the religion.
Filianists have their own sacred calendar of the year, with half of the year focused on The Daughter, and the other half focused on the Mother/Déa. It is a 13 month lunar calendar, with major and minor festivals.
Filianism contains some of its own unique terminology, to denote certain concepts and and beliefs. An example would be thamë, which is the overarching harmony and balance one works towards on a personal and communal level.
Study of the Filianic scriptures and prayer are major parts of individual worship. There are also devotional rites that are performed, usually on lunar dates (full moon, new moon, etc).
Orthodox Filianists generally are more adherent to the Filianic Creed, the Catechism, and the Drispeal.
Heterodox Filianists have varying beliefs, and may not follow and commit to the same beliefs as Orthodox.
One of the bigger sects would be the Janites, who work closely with the Janyati, though they use the name Janati instead of Janyati.
Although there are set scriptures and beliefs, Filianism is fluid and many adherents weave in other beliefs and even other deities. The uniting belief is in Déa Herself, as the ultimate Source and Beginning Principle.
God is most often referred to as Déa (as Creator), The Daughter (as Sustainer), and Déa Mysteria or Déa Beyond (as Destoyer).
Filianists are so named due to following the teachings of The Daughter (filia being Latin for daughter). She is seen as the Saviouress of the world, and most approach Divinity through Her.
There is also the concept of the Janyati, the seven emanations of Déa that Filianists also work with to approach Divinity. Neither truly seen as angels, nor demi goddesses, they are seen as Déa Herself, and each of the seven have a virtue that they symbolize that is revered within the religion. However, many refer to them as Great Angels for clarifying to those outside the religion.
Filianists have their own sacred calendar of the year, with half of the year focused on The Daughter, and the other half focused on the Mother/Déa. It is a 13 month lunar calendar, with major and minor festivals.
Filianism contains some of its own unique terminology, to denote certain concepts and and beliefs. An example would be thamë, which is the overarching harmony and balance one works towards on a personal and communal level.
Study of the Filianic scriptures and prayer are major parts of individual worship. There are also devotional rites that are performed, usually on lunar dates (full moon, new moon, etc).
Orthodox Filianists generally are more adherent to the Filianic Creed, the Catechism, and the Drispeal.
Heterodox Filianists have varying beliefs, and may not follow and commit to the same beliefs as Orthodox.
One of the bigger sects would be the Janites, who work closely with the Janyati, though they use the name Janati instead of Janyati.
Although there are set scriptures and beliefs, Filianism is fluid and many adherents weave in other beliefs and even other deities. The uniting belief is in Déa Herself, as the ultimate Source and Beginning Principle.