Metaphysics:
Ontology: All things can be divided into two main categories: spirit and non-spirit. There are an infinite amount of spirits in the Universe corresponding to living and non-living objects. However, every spirit is distinct and related in size and complexity to the objects they inhabit. There is no universal spirit that connects all the individual spirits. Likewise, non-spirit is derived from many sources and cannot be attributed to any universal principle of matter or energy. Non-spirit is composed of dimension (space, time), energy, and matter, which can be broken down into atoms.
Cosmology: Time and Space are uncreated, eternal, and infinite. Matter and spiritual beings are also uncreated and eternal but are finite. When a new material thing comes into being, existing matter coalesces into it. When a new spiritual being comes into being, new spiritual matter forms the new being; material things may disintegrate but spiritual beings last forever and outlive their material objects. Within the never ending space and time countless universes (matter and energy) exist and come into being or cease to exist now and then. Our current universe did begin but the totality of all universes never began. This entire process operates by itself and is not caused by any powerful being. The time and distances responsible for the process are so great that this process is of no real concern to anyone.
Theology: The universe is filled with countless spirits and beings, some of which may be considered gods as their power is greater than those of humans. These numerous gods help people and shape events in the world and may be from any place and time. They inhabit heaven (the sphere outside the world). There is no strict difference between gods and humans. They are both made of souls; the greater and more powerful ones without bodies are gods, while everything else is a human. Animals have collections of spiritual existence but cannot said to have souls. There is no personal god or universal spirit, however. However the entire Universe operates according to a hidden and impersonal law, known as Destiny. This is mostly a physical law that accounts for the fixed properties of gravity, etc. However it can be said to be responsible for all that happens. it is really the personification of what humans do not know or do not have control over.
Epistemology:
1. Empirical Evidence (experience, experiment) [invalid until proven right]
2. Logic (logical derivation)
3. Intuition [valid until proven wrong]
4. Inference
5. Trustworthy authority, revelation (if revelation does not contradict empirical evidence, logic, etc.)
Afterlife: Human beings are inhabited by souls which form as spiritual matter coalesces in the human. This soul matches the body in which it inhabits. The soul is the mind of the body, which uses the brain as its instrument. Whatever the person does while alive impacts the soul and its state and ideas. After death, the souls leave the body and float around the world and in some cases, ascend to heaven and become gods. Those that float around in the world are by no means bad. They continue to help people and shape events in the world.
LORD GOLD placed a great emphasis on ethical conduct. If ethical conduct is followed, society and individuals as well as the nation will be prosperous and happy. He laid out the (EIGHT) GREAT CONCEPTS, which are described here:
All inhabitants of Goldshire are expected to aspire towards these noble values. That is why these values were described by LORD GOLD as "GOLDEN." These values were further expounded by him in a book known as the "BOOK OF GOLDEN VIRTUE."The Ancient Way: acting in accord with the ancient rituals and traditions, innovating but not overthrowing, using etiquette and politness, following norms, being respectful, acting in according with one's status.
The Path: aligning one self with the ancient way as well as physical reality, nature, proper conduct, and authority.
Duty: Everyone has a duty appropriate to their job. The solider has the duty to serve and defend. The Duke to rule wisely. The peasant to do the will of his lord and produce food. Everyone also has a duty in relation to another. Husband and wife, Lord and servant all have appropriate duties towards each other. Those duties must be followed.
Loyalty: one should do one's duty and lack treacherous ideas. One should not be cowardly and flee or desert the state or the army. One is expected to try one's hardest to fulfill one's duties. However, one should not blindly serve the evil, and should instead balance one's duty to one's Lord with true ethical propriety.
Righteousness: standing up for what is right, in the fact of threats and even facing troubles for this. This requires one to challenge injustice even if it violates duty and loyalty. However, while one should speak up, one should do it for the sake of righteousness and not as an excuse to gain some advantage.
Truthfulness: one should be truthful and avoid lies and exaggerations.
Cultivation: one should cultivate himself and become wise and worthy of others. One ought to study the arts, history, and science. Knowledge and study are very important.
Humanity: one should care for their fellow humans and look after their wellbeing. This comes become material gain or intellectual gain, although both those are permitted if acquired correctly.