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This week fans will be fixing to fight. This includes many Christian fans. We won’t say what they’ll fight about, except to say the topic is “prime” for debate. That’s like many topics that Christians dispute, not just relating to politics but relating to the stories we enjoy. Meanwhile in the Lorehaven Guild, we’re enjoying a respite from those clashes, and Lord willing we want to keep following our Code of Honor that applies to all members. How can Christian fans follow such honor codes wherever they go and whatever they debate?

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Concession stand

• We felt this topic was worth revisiting in light of that “prime” fan debate.
• However, like many of our episodes, we do want this theme to be evergreen.
• This is a spiritual sequel to our episode 115 about statements of faith.
• For all of Lorehaven, our creators must sign onto the faith statement.
• We also apply a written Code of Honor to every member of the Guild.
• Lorehaven is not a substitute for a biblical local church.
• But we do want to mimic any biblical faith statement—orthodoxy.
• We also uphold and expectations for Christian behavior—orthopraxy.
• If we know these, we’ll have confidence when we face ungodly behavior.
• This confidence is not based in power, but in Christlike truth and conduct.

1. Why we made a Code of Honor to help us respect all members

Guild leaders and members must follow the Lorehaven Code of Honor.

1. Keep to the Code. Lorehaven Guild members may not necessarily agree with the Sacred Scrolls faith statement (see above). However, please recognize that Lorehaven and the Lorehaven Guild are led by Christian guides. We encourage questions of the biblical gospel, but we cannot tolerate attempts to disparage this Christian faith or dissuade other members from following Jesus Christ.
2. Respect everyone. Every person in your Quest party is created in God’s image. Every novel author is also created (and is creating) in God’s image! Because all people, whether celebrity, stranger, friend, or family, reflects this very image of God, they are worthy of respect. We will uphold this biblical, gracious respect.

2. How the Code of Honor aims to discipline controversial topics

3. Avoid swearing, sex-talk, and harassment. Scripture says, “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place” (Ephesians 5:4). We apply this standard to the Guild. Avoid vulgarities, profanities, and misuses of God’s title (including in acronyms). Yes, some books for Main