We use writings, metaphors, and iconography to depict Earth and other entities as 'arks'—sacred vessels carrying profound purposes, akin to Noah’s Ark and the Ark of the Covenant.

-Missions of the Temple-

Pursue Enlightenment

• Dedicating ourselves to seeking and sharing wisdom and knowledge, uplifting humanity’s collective understanding.
  

Champion Sustainability and Joy

• Work toward a future where health, happiness, and harmony with nature prevail.
  

Uphold Integrity

• Embody honesty, honor, loyalty, and respect, setting a standard for others to follow.
  

Practice Compassion

• Extend forgiveness and mercy to those who seek reconciliation, fostering healing and growth.
  

Aspire to Transcendence 

• Seeking unity with the divine and a higher purpose, guiding others toward spiritual fulfillment.

Categorization of the Temple

• Neo-Christian

• Humanist

Forge of Beliefs

• Any Ark Knight may make a case for or against current or future beliefs. The Council of the Ark Knights will hold a hearing once yearly. Ark Knights may remake a case if it was denied previously.

Voting for Beliefs

• A majority vote by the Council as well as a vote by the Grand Master is required to approve beliefs. The approved beliefs are added to the Book of Beliefs.

Council Seats

• Council of the Ark Knights

  • 7

Unity

• Brings the public together for prayer, reflection, conversation, guidance, and community. Will probably be monthly, possibly a post-dinnertime thing. Starting mid-2025?

Finances

• Donations will only be used for the website and services for at-risk populations.

Temple’s Stance on Jesus

• Temple Founder’s Personal Opinion: He demonstrated a love almost 2,000 years ago that I struggle to live up to, even a fraction of, today. The world can be a cruel and lonely place. The angels in schools, hospitals, labs, and elsewhere do what they can for us, but ultimately, we are bound to time here. Those of you who have seen or lived it know what I’m talking about. In the darkness of life, it has brought me great comfort to know that He has cared as I do. With His dying breath, it was love and mercy He preached. It has been an honor to have walked the Earth He walked. Part of this Temple’s and my purpose is to assist in carrying His messages and works through time so they may bring comfort and strength to all.

• We believe that acknowledging Jesus as the Christ, Lord, God, the Son of God, or in other ways is a personal decision. Regardless, this Temple believes your value and salvation remain and you will always be welcome on our grounds for peace. We believe this is what Jesus would want. ('Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.’) (Luke 23:34)

• The Temple will use scripture and Good Works to emphasize Jesus's significance and importance while maintaining a middle ground for discussion of his divinity.