Lucius raised his head, confusion still in his eyes.
Elizabeth said slowly, "The Holy Scripture of Truth - Genesis, chapter 23, verse 5, states that Oriane granted humanity wisdom to perceive the world. And this world is not just the dome of a cathedral, the glow of a Holy Image, or the echo of a prayer."
"It also includes the paths of the stars, the patterns of wind and rain, the composition of matter, and the mysteries of life. If, out of fear and ignorance, we refuse to explore and understand the other Laws in this vast world, then we would be truly betraying the wisdom and mission Oriane has bestowed upon us."
"But, Holy Throne!" Lucius couldn't help but say. "The Holy Scripture also gives clear warning: do not associate with Heresy, do not practice the arts of the Outsider Path! The commentaries and edicts of ages past..."
