Sin

Sin in the context of the Kosmos is the metaphysical principle and spiritual force that creates separation from the Divine Light of Jovan and Asarea. It is not merely wrongdoing, but a distortion of spiritual law—an inward turning away from the harmonies that govern both the Divine Realms and the Visible Realm.

Sin originates from the rebellion of Lusiel, whose pride and deception introduced corruption into the hearts of Immortal Children and later into mortal civilizations.

While mortals experience sin through choice and consequence, its true nature is deeper: a metaphysical misalignment between the soul and the Light from which all spirits were born.

Origins

The concept of Sin began when Lusiel—once the brightest of the Immortal Children—chose to reject the Divine Plan set forth by Jovan and Asarea.

Sin originated in three movements:

Pride — Lusiel placing his will above the Divine Order
Deception — twisting truth to mislead Immortal Children
Rebellion — seeking dominion over creation

When one-third of the Children joined him, Sin entered the spiritual fabric of the Kosmos for the first time. Those who followed Lusiel became the first Demons, beings warped by separation from the Light.

Nature of Sin

Sin is a metaphysical distortion, not merely a behavior. It functions as:

a turning away from the Divine Light
a misalignment of the soul’s purpose
a disruption of spiritual law
a corruption that spreads through thought, choice, and desire

Its effects include:

spiritual blindness
decay of moral agency
increased susceptibility to Lusiel’s influence
weakening of the soul’s connection to Jovan and Asarea

Sin thrives where ignorance, pride, cruelty, and selfishness flourish.

Sin in the Visible Realm

The Visible Realm is the only domain where Sin can fully manifest, because it is the realm of:

agency
uncertainty
progression
temptation
mortal embodiment

Mortals experience Sin through:

harmful choices
cruelty
deceit
corruption
rejection of truth

Because mortal perception is limited, Sin often appears attractive, empowering, or convenient—mirroring Lusiel’s original deception.

Sin and Immortals

Immortal Children, when born into the Visible Realm, are also subject to Sin due to:

limited memory of the Divine Realm
the veil that obscures pre-mortal knowledge
weakened spiritual perception
the constant influence of Lusiel and the Fallen

Immortals who give themselves fully to Sin may become corrupted after death, joining Lusiel’s legions unless reclaimed by repentance and the Light.

Mechanisms of Corruption

Sin spreads through:

thought
desire
action
habit
spiritual neglect

It forms what sacred texts call:

“shadows upon the soul,”*

energetic distortions that distance the spirit from the Divine Light.

Left unchecked, these distortions bind the soul to Darkness, limiting growth and distorting identity.

Redemption and Atonement

Despite its corrosive nature, Sin is not permanent for mortals. Jovan and Asarea provided pathways of redemption:

repentance
humility
restoration of truth
alignment with the Light
acceptance of the guidance of Jovanah

Jovanah, chosen during the Great Rebellion, acts as the divine counterforce to Sin, illuminating the path back to harmony.

Final Judgment

At the Final Judgment, Sin will be:

separated from all who accept the Light
bound with Lusiel and the Fallen
cast into Outer Darkness

Outer Darkness is the only realm where Sin cannot exist within a soul, because souls who choose Sin over Light must remain outside all future creation.

Thus the Fate of Sin is tied to the Fate of Lusiel.

Influence and Legacy

Sin remains the primary spiritual threat in the Kosmos. It shapes:

wars
broken covenants
corruption of leaders
demonic cults
spiritual decay
hatred among civilizations

Yet Sin also gives meaning to agency: without the power to turn from Light, choosing Light would hold no significance.

Sin defines mortality not as a punishment, but as a crucible for the soul.