Saints and Heroes

Zarathustra is the philosopher who penetrates to the depths of existence and creates new ways of thinking to help his fellow man.

Cyrus the Great is the Good Emperor who plays his part in maintaining the World Order for the flourishing of all giving each people the freedom to govern themselves and maintain their own laws and religion.

Socrates who champions reason as a virtue and the route to happiness.

Saint Jesus the Good is the sophist who has direct knowledge of the divine and deep understanding of the world. He teaches us to see the real nature of people and deal with them as is right and not respond to conjured illusions or follow blindly the dictates of rigid legalism.

Saint George the Brave is at the frontline of the battle for what is good and life-promoting against what is destructive of life

Saint Edmund the Martyr is example to us of one who will defend the cause of the good principles of life even unto death

Alfred the Wise - who deserves to be called a saint - is the Good King leading his people and bringing Good Order to his country.

Lady Elswith - wife of Alfred - provides the living support necessary for the work of the Good King to unfold and works alongside him in serving the people. Known after her death as a saint and "the true and dear lady of the English".

Robin Hood hides in the depths of the forest but fights to take resources from those who have more than they should and distribute it to those who have less but deserve more.

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