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According to Neo-Alexandrian theology, [[Alexandria Incarnate]] is at once the same personage as [[Alexandria Omnity]] and also separated from Her by the [[Celestial Veil]]. | According to Neo-Alexandrian theology, [[Alexandria Incarnate]] is at once the same personage as [[Alexandria Omnity]] and also separated from Her by the [[Celestial Veil]]. | ||
Neo-Alexandrians are concerned with the plight of the poor and disenfranchised and focus a lot of energy on outreach to them. | Neo-Alexandrians are concerned with the plight of the poor and disenfranchised and focus a lot of energy on outreach to them. They are openly antagonistic the the structures and institutions of the Alexandrian faiths, though not to the point of antagonizing or attacking Alexandrians or their clergy. There is a strong theme in the faith of wanting to overturn corrupt institutions and replace them with new, more just institutions. One entire volume of their New Canon speaks of their successes in bringing prosperity and order to [[Nia-Agliare]], their "Lighthouse for (or to) the World." | ||
Many folks in areas where Neo-Alexandrians are active purchase these very cheap holy books, erase the pages, and use them as cookbooks, ledgers, and diaries. | Neo-Alexandrians spread their faith through the dissemination of very cheap copies of their holy books coupled with ministry activity and charitable works. These books are popular among unbelievers, as well. Many folks in areas where Neo-Alexandrians are active purchase these very cheap holy books, erase the pages, and use them as cookbooks, ledgers, and diaries. | ||
The holy symbol of this faith is a simple circle, usually of black, gold, silver, or white. | The holy symbol of this faith is a simple circle, usually of black, gold, silver, or white. | ||