And who says that? Rhea? She was duplicitous to say the least. There is no reason for such stringent practices outside of satisfying pear-clutching nobles and controlling people with guilt.

If I am to be made to lead the church I intend to do so with a focus on compassion, love, and the uplifting of all people.

[ He takes a rather pointed sip of tea. He has some strong feelings about that clearly. ]

Ah... that is a question. I can't say for sure. Sothis was- as I knew her, she did not retain much memory from before. From what I understand, she had very little to do with the current state of our world. That was primarily Rhea.

Before we... merged in the way we did, Sothis was very much learning as I was, but having spent so much time with her- she would share the same compassionate approach.