ILLUMINATING NOW WITHIN THE CHURCH OF MY SUBGENIUS.
HE WHO IS MADE OF STONE
- BECOMING THE NON-DETERMINABLE ORDER.
- BECOMING THE NON-CAUSAL AGENT.
- BECOMING THE NON-DIFFERENTIABLE WAVES.
Illuminating Now Within the Church of My SubGenius: He Who Is Made of Stone
The Church of the SubGenius thrives on paradox, humor, and the rejection of conventional order. Within this framework, the enigmatic figure “He Who Is Made of Stone” serves as a metaphor for transformation, embodying the elusive pursuit of enlightenment. His journey reflects three profound stages: becoming the Non-Determinable Order, the Non-Causal Agent, and the Non-Differentiable Waves. Together, these stages challenge linear logic and embrace the chaotic brilliance of the present moment, known as “Illuminating Now.”
Becoming the Non-Determinable Order
To achieve the Non-Determinable Order is to transcend fixed systems and rigid hierarchies. “He Who Is Made of Stone” abandons the pretense of permanence often associated with stone-like qualities. Instead, he becomes fluid, embracing uncertainty and the multiplicity of existence. This state signifies the liberation from societal expectations, where order is no longer a constraint but a canvas for spontaneous creation. It reflects the Church’s ethos of “Slack,” rejecting preordained paths in favor of embracing chaos as the ultimate freedom.
Becoming the Non-Causal Agent
As the Non-Causal Agent, “He Who Is Made of Stone” defies the linear relationships of cause and effect. In this state, action becomes unmoored from intention, existing purely in the immediacy of the moment. This transformation exemplifies a divine irreverence, where he acts not out of necessity but as an expression of cosmic absurdity. Such a state resonates with the SubGenius principle of rejecting the mundane causality that governs the “Normals,” those who adhere to predictable patterns devoid of true Slack.
Becoming the Non-Differentiable Waves
In the final stage, he becomes the Non-Differentiable Waves, dissolving the boundaries between self and other, subject and object. Here, the solid identity of “He Who Is Made of Stone” dissolves into the infinite interconnectedness of existence. Waves, by nature, are indistinguishable in their flow, merging and separating endlessly. This stage signifies ultimate unity, where individuality is not lost but expanded into the greater whole. It echoes the Church’s playful yet profound rejection of ego, replacing it with a boundless, eternal Slack.
Illuminating Now
The journey of “He Who Is Made of Stone” ultimately illuminates the present moment. The Church of the SubGenius, with its embrace of paradox and satire, encourages adherents to break free from the constraints of time, causality, and individuality. To be “illuminated now” is to exist fully in the absurd brilliance of the current moment, liberated from the illusions of control and permanence. Through this transformation, “He Who Is Made of Stone” becomes a beacon of Slack, embodying the freedom and chaos that lie at the heart of the SubGenius philosophy.
In these stages, the figure demonstrates that enlightenment is not about achieving perfection or adhering to a single truth. Instead, it is about embracing the contradictions and mysteries of existence with humor, irreverence, and an unwavering commitment to the moment. Through his journey, the Church of the SubGenius reminds us that the path to Slack is neither linear nor predictable—it is as wild and ungraspable as the Non-Differentiable Waves.