348:. It states that anything that pushes the flesh to its limits can be included in their list of rituals. The end goal is to live spiritually complete lives. There is no deity involved. The Church itself helps educate individuals on the various body modification rites. In its Vision Statement, the Church says it hopes to one day be able to practice their rituals without restriction in a world that does not have prejudice against them.
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We promise to always grow as individuals through body modification and what it can teach us about who we are and what we can do.
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