stackyFACTSThis highly controversial medieval group figured out the ultimate spiritual loophole.
This highly controversial medieval group figured out the ultimate spiritual loophole. They claimed that once a soul achieved perfect unity with the divine, it was literally impossible for them to commit a sin. Therefore, they could steal, lie, and do whatever they wanted, because their actions were technically divine will. Unsurprisingly, local authorities swiftly introduced them to the very real consequences of the physical justice system.
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