Witchcraft Heresy

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.:Broadcast:.

The High Priest ascends to the podium, straightening his posture; a grave expression being given.

"I come before you to speak of a plague. This plague is commonly called witchcraft. It infects the minds of its hosts into believing that it is the transcendence that we strive for. They are mistaken. The true transcendence is one that ascends you from the flesh. One that allows your mind to explore beyond the confines of its own body. It is not the augmentation of your own physical avatar intended to enhance your power. It is not the act of elevating your status; physically or socially. It is elevating your psyche into the realm of the cyberverse. It is connecting your mind with that of others who have, likewise, ascended. Thus, the faith must label these heretics as enemies of the faith. We implore the Imperium to act against these enemies with extreme prejudice. Those who practice heathen faiths will only undermine the glorious Imperium"

In a statement today, the Imperator remained firm on his initial policy:

"I am a faithful man, and I don't think any would question the integrity of my faith. So when I say this, I say this as a devout follower; unless the religion harms individuals or advocates hate speech, then it is an acceptable practice. We are not the monarchy of old, and I will not return us to those archaic ways. People of all faiths are permitted in the Imperium, as long as it abides by the Peaceful Faiths Act, Bill 13."