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=== Death and the afterlife ===

Lunarists view death as the end of worldly life and the beginning of afterlife. Lunarists believe in "good" and "bad" deaths. A person dies a "good death" at old age surrounded by loved ones, departing when Yelena says they should. Persons who die a "good death" will generally have no problems entering into the afterlife, as Yelena was expecting them ~~and~~ ~~could~~ send Angels Eva and Avraam to ~~perform~~ ~~the~~ ~~Tests~~ of ~~Faith~~. A "bad death" occurs when a person died too soon, before the time that Yelena assigned to them. These bad deaths could have been caused by the person being murdered, dying by suicide, illness, or in war. Persons who die a "bad death" have a higher chance of becoming a restless spirit as Yelena was not ready for them to enter the afterlife and thus Eva and Avraam are unable to locate their spirits.

Lunarists view death as the end of worldly life and the beginning of afterlife. Lunarists believe in "good" and "bad" deaths. A person dies a "good death" at old age surrounded by loved ones, departing when Yelena says they should. Persons who die a "good death" will generally have no problems entering into the afterlife, as Yelena was expecting them. Thus Yelena was able to send Angels Eva and Avraam to fetch their spirits in order to receive Yelena's divine judgment. A "bad death" occurs when a person died too soon, before the time that Yelena assigned to them. These bad deaths could have been caused by the person being murdered, dying by suicide, illness, or in war. Persons who die a "bad death" have a higher chance of becoming a restless spirit as Yelena was not ready for them to enter the afterlife and thus Eva and Avraam are unable to locate their spirits.

Death is accepted as a natural part of the world, and is something that everyone must go through to join Yelena in the afterlife. Lunarists are expected to perform works to benefit their communities in order to be welcomed into the Eternal Forest, which is Lunarism's {{Wp|paradise}}. Helping the poor, sick, and elderly in some way are common works performed by Lunarists to ensure their entry into the Eternal Forest. Failure to perform good works may lead to damnation to the Barren ~~Lands~~, Lunarism's hell.

Death is accepted as a natural part of the world, and is something that everyone must go through to join Yelena in the afterlife. Lunarists are expected to perform works to benefit their communities in order to be welcomed into the Eternal Forest, which is Lunarism's {{Wp|paradise}}. Helping the poor, sick, and elderly in some way are common works performed by Lunarists to ensure their entry into the Eternal Forest. Failure to perform good works may lead to damnation to the Barren Land, Lunarism's hell.

==== ~~Tests~~ ~~of Faith~~ ====

==== Divine judgment ====

==== Eternal Forest ====

The Eternal Forest (Вечный лес) is paradise. It is described in the Lunar Book as a lush, prosperous realm inhabited by Yelena, Miroslav, Her Angels, and those deemed worthy to enter the Forest by the Angels Eva and Avraam. It is the holiest place in all of Lunarism, and can only be reached ~~by passing~~ the ~~Tests~~ of ~~Faith~~. Those who enter the Eternal Forest are rewarded with peace, prosperity, luxury, and fulfillment. All needs are met in the Eternal Forest, and those who reside there may visit relatives that had passed on prior.

The Eternal Forest (Вечный лес) is paradise. It is described in the Lunar Book as a lush, prosperous realm inhabited by Yelena, Miroslav, Her Angels, and those deemed worthy to enter the Forest by the Angels Eva and Avraam. It is the holiest place in all of Lunarism, and can only be reached with the blessing of Yelena after she passes judgment upon a person's spirit. Those who enter the Eternal Forest are rewarded with peace, prosperity, luxury, and fulfillment. All needs are met in the Eternal Forest, and those who reside there may visit relatives that had passed on prior.

According to scripture, the Eternal Forest does not exist on Urth. Rather, those who die pass on to the spiritual plane to join Yelena.

==== The Barren ~~Lands~~ ====

==== The Barren Land ====

The Barren Land (Бесплодная земля) is the underworld. Described in the Lunar Book as hot, dry, and devoid of life, the Barren Land is where those who are deemed unworthy by Yelena are damned for eternity.

== Practices ==

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 === Death and the afterlife ===
-Lunarists view death as the end of worldly life and the beginning of afterlife. Lunarists believe in "good" and "bad" deaths. A person dies a "good death" at old age surrounded by loved ones, departing when Yelena says they should. Persons who die a "good death" will generally have no problems entering into the afterlife, as Yelena was expecting them and could send Angels Eva and Avraam to perform the Tests of Faith. A "bad death" occurs when a person died too soon, before the time that Yelena assigned to them. These bad deaths could have been caused by the person being murdered, dying by suicide, illness, or in war. Persons who die a "bad death" have a higher chance of becoming a restless spirit as Yelena was not ready for them to enter the afterlife and thus Eva and Avraam are unable to locate their spirits.
+Lunarists view death as the end of worldly life and the beginning of afterlife. Lunarists believe in "good" and "bad" deaths. A person dies a "good death" at old age surrounded by loved ones, departing when Yelena says they should. Persons who die a "good death" will generally have no problems entering into the afterlife, as Yelena was expecting them. Thus Yelena was able to send Angels Eva and Avraam to fetch their spirits in order to receive Yelena's divine judgment. A "bad death" occurs when a person died too soon, before the time that Yelena assigned to them. These bad deaths could have been caused by the person being murdered, dying by suicide, illness, or in war. Persons who die a "bad death" have a higher chance of becoming a restless spirit as Yelena was not ready for them to enter the afterlife and thus Eva and Avraam are unable to locate their spirits.
-Death is accepted as a natural part of the world, and is something that everyone must go through to join Yelena in the afterlife. Lunarists are expected to perform works to benefit their communities in order to be welcomed into the Eternal Forest, which is Lunarism's {{Wp|paradise}}. Helping the poor, sick, and elderly in some way are common works performed by Lunarists to ensure their entry into the Eternal Forest. Failure to perform good works may lead to damnation to the Barren Lands, Lunarism's hell.
+Death is accepted as a natural part of the world, and is something that everyone must go through to join Yelena in the afterlife. Lunarists are expected to perform works to benefit their communities in order to be welcomed into the Eternal Forest, which is Lunarism's {{Wp|paradise}}. Helping the poor, sick, and elderly in some way are common works performed by Lunarists to ensure their entry into the Eternal Forest. Failure to perform good works may lead to damnation to the Barren Land, Lunarism's hell.
-==== Tests of Faith ====
+==== Divine judgment ====
 ==== Eternal Forest ====
-The Eternal Forest (Вечный лес) is paradise. It is described in the Lunar Book as a lush, prosperous realm inhabited by Yelena, Miroslav, Her Angels, and those deemed worthy to enter the Forest by the Angels Eva and Avraam. It is the holiest place in all of Lunarism, and can only be reached by passing the Tests of Faith. Those who enter the Eternal Forest are rewarded with peace, prosperity, luxury, and fulfillment. All needs are met in the Eternal Forest, and those who reside there may visit relatives that had passed on prior.
+The Eternal Forest (Вечный лес) is paradise. It is described in the Lunar Book as a lush, prosperous realm inhabited by Yelena, Miroslav, Her Angels, and those deemed worthy to enter the Forest by the Angels Eva and Avraam. It is the holiest place in all of Lunarism, and can only be reached with the blessing of Yelena after she passes judgment upon a person's spirit. Those who enter the Eternal Forest are rewarded with peace, prosperity, luxury, and fulfillment. All needs are met in the Eternal Forest, and those who reside there may visit relatives that had passed on prior.
 According to scripture, the Eternal Forest does not exist on Urth. Rather, those who die pass on to the spiritual plane to join Yelena.
-==== The Barren Lands ====
+==== The Barren Land ====
+The Barren Land (Бесплодная земля) is the underworld. Described in the Lunar Book as hot, dry, and devoid of life, the Barren Land is where those who are deemed unworthy by Yelena are damned for eternity.
 == Practices ==

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