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Celestial Order
The Celestial Order is a religious organization, focused on the advancement of human knowledge and dedicated to the Universe and it's arbiter Celestial. CO members do not believe in a higher being, but in the influential force of the Universe itself. The Universe is a passive force motivated by deliberate action.

Established in early 2017, The Celestial Order is currently recognized as a religion in some states, the official ministry can be found in Houston, Texas. Cosmos Castillo was the establishing member and placed into the Celestial position. The previous celestial order was disbanded and inherited to the new Celestial. Cosmos Castillo was a novice member of the celestial order when it was disbanded and inherited to him. After an awakening he decided to establish the religion and assume the role as the interpreter of the universe despite his inexperience, taking the time to study and learn all the information left by previous founders.

The universe while not being something we can communicate with it is able to affect the lives of those in it. The Celestial Order was established to be able to understand the world around us, as the universe does not tell us anything unless we ask the right questions. The human brain is solely unique to people and is something that should be treated with the greatest respect, this is why we focus on ensuring that people advance as much as possible.

The Celestial Order believes that the scientific method can be applied to all things natural and super natural.It is unrelated to celestial orders in Abrahamic religions. Members would be described as "faithful skeptics" having faith in the universe around them but keeping an objective view on everything else.

Structure of the Celestial Order follows that of a Coterie, "a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people." There are three types of memberships: Associate, Standing Members, and Active Members. Associates are people or who are helping the Celestial Order by either donating or providing business, while not being an actual believer of the faith. A Standing Member is someone who has chosen to stay at the level of membership they are currently at. An Active Member is someone who is working on a continuing education in the Celestial Order. Privacy of all members are respected so membership is not disclosed unless a member chooses to do so. Baptism, Wedding, Funeral, and Confessionals are provided to members. Only those in the Celestial Priesthood can be in charge of these ceremonies.

Beliefs
The Celestial Order holds a belief in Just Recourse based on the 6 main tenants. Be Just, Question All, Help Others, Respect Death, Protect Freedom, and Accept the Universe. Be just means take everything into consideration and provide the best answer that would create a neutral outcome, favoring neither side. Question All means being well informed, ignorance is only accepted by its volunteers. Help Others whenever you can, if you cannot then do not think bad of yourself. Harming yourself to help others at the end helps no one. Helping within comfortable means is the best life balance. Respect Death and have a humble understanding that all life is equal and respect should be given to the brief life given to all. Protect Freedom, do not allow people, natural, or supernatural powers to stop the predestined path the universe has chosen for you. Follow your will and it shall clear the path.

Scripture: Knowledge of the Celestial.

Hierarchy
Associate (Level 0)

Active/Standing Members:

Intern (Level 1)

Apprentice (Level 2)

Student (Level 3)

Scholar (Level 4)

Master (Level 5)

Grand Master (Level 6)

Philosopher (Level 7)

Hand/Oracle (Level 8)

150/Hero (Level 9)

High Order (Level 10)

The Oracle (Level 11)

Celestial (Level 12)