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Introduction: “The Prince” & "The 69 Minute
Manager" have been, are & will continue to be important and
indispensable tools for Machiavellians and other organized bodies of
Machiavelli’s Benevolent Minster & Sanctuary. (MBMS) a.k.a. (Machiavelli’s
Minster) GENERAL 1.1 The name of the Minster shall be Machiavelli’s
Benevolent Minster & Sanctuary. (MBMS) - (Machiavelli’s Minster) 1.2 It shall be the policy of Machiavelli’s Minster to
foster the spirit of Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM) in the belief that
the sentiment of Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM) will in time take shape
in all who may fittingly be described as worldly. DOCTRINE
2.0 We, the representatives of Machiavelli’s Minster do
hereby set forth the substance of Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM) as
commonly held amongst us. In doing so, we
build upon the foundation manifested through Machiavelli. We affirm our belief in The
Prince & The 69 Minute Manager as the primary source and ultimate
standard of Machiavellian belief and life. We acknowledge the teaching of the
great creeds of Machiavelli. We further affirm our
allegiance to the doctrines as set forth in The Prince & The 69 Minute Manager adopted by all membership of Machiavelli’s Benevolent
Minster and Sanctuary (MBMS). We present the following statements
as a brief summary of our common beliefs and recommend them to the studious
attention of Machiavellian members and adherents of other affiliate Minsters,
as in substance agreeable to the teachings manifested through Machiavelli. 2.1 Article I. Of Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM)
We believe in the eternal
living Spirit of an Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM). This Spirit (IBM) is infinite
and unchangeable in being & perfection; embodied in and manifested through
Machiavelli, who is love, most just in all ways, most glorious in spirit,
unequalled in wisdom, plenteous in mercy, full of compassion, and abundant in
benevolence, goodness and truth. 2.2 Article II. Of Revelation. We believe that the Spirit of
Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM) reveals itself in nature, in history, and
in the hearts of Mankind. We believe that Machiavelli has been graciously
pleased to make clear Revelation of this Spirit to Mankind. Men and Women of
Machiavelli’s Minsters speak as if they witnessed a revelation of the Spirit of
Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM) and that in the fullness of time
Machiavelli has perfectly revealed Himself as the Benevolent Dictator. We receive the Scriptures of
The Prince and The 69 Minute Manager, caused by the Revelation of
Machiavelli, as containing the only infallible rules of belief and life, a
faithful record of Machiavelli’s gracious revelations, and as sure witness of
Benevolence. 2.3 Article III.
Of the Divine Purpose. We believe that the eternal, wise, and loving purpose of
Machiavelli’s Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM) so embraces all events that,
while the freedom of Mankind is not taken away, in His providence, He makes all
things work together in the fulfillment of His sovereign design and the
manifestation of His purpose. 2.4 Article IV.
Of Creation and Providence. We believe that Machiavelli
and Machiavellians are destined to be the upholders and governors of all things
benevolent, that He is above all His works and in them all, and that
Machiavellians meet for fellowship with Him, free and able to choose between
good & evil and responsible to themselves, Machiavelli and The 69 Minute
Manager. 2.5 Article V.
Of the Sin of Mankind. We believe that our forefathers, being tempted, chose evil and so fell away from Intentional Benevolent Mindset and came under the power of INTENTIONAL NON-BENEVOLENT MINDSET, the penalty of which is eternal death. By reason of this disobedience, Mankind is born with a sinful nature breaking Machiavelli’s laws and none can be saved but by an Intentionally Benevolent Mindset (IBM). 2.6 Article VI.
Of the Grace of Machiavelli. We believe that Machiavelli, out of His great love for the
world, has given The Prince to be a deliverance for and to sinners, and in The 69 Minute Manger freely offers His
all-sufficient salvation to all Mankind. 2.7 Article VII.
Of Regeneration. We believe in the necessity of regeneration, whereby we are
made new in Machiavelli by the Spirit of Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM),
which imparts benevolent life by the gracious and mysterious operation of the
power. 2.8 Article VIII.
Of Faith and Repentance. We believe that belief in
Machiavelli and his Spirit of Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM) is a saving
grace whereby we receive Him, trust Him and rest upon Him for salvation as He
is offered to us in The Prince & The 69 Minute Manager. This saving grace is always embodied
in an Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM), wherein we forsake our sins with
full purpose striving after a new obedience to Machiavellian Faith. 2.9 Article IX.
Of Sanctification. We believe that those who are regenerated and justified grow
in the likeness of Machiavelli through fellowship with Him, the indwelling of
benevolence and obedience to the truth; that a benevolent life is the fruit and
evidence of saving intelligence; and that the believer's hope of continuance in
such a life is in the preserving grace of Machiavelli. And we believe that in this growth in grace, Machiavellians
may attain that maturity and full assurance of faith whereby the spirit of
Benevolence is made perfect in us. 2.10 Article X.
Of Prayer. We believe that we are encouraged to draw near to
Machiavelli on our own behalf and that others should pour out their hearts
humbly, yet freely before Him as becomes His pupils, giving Him the honour and
praise due and seeking of Him every gift needful for an Intentional Benevolent
Mindset (IBM). We also believe that Intentional Benevolence prompts all true
prayer. Machiavelli’s spirit will in response, thereto, grant us every blessing
according to His unbounded wisdom and the riches of His Benevolence. 2.11 Article XI.
Of the Law of Machiavelli. We believe that the moral law of Machiavelli, summarized in
Machiavelli’s writings, testified to by believers and unfolded in the life and
teachings of Machiavelli, stands forever in truth and equity, and is not made
void by faith, but on the contrary is established thereby. We believe that Machiavelli requires of every man and woman
to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly; and that only through this
harmony with the will of Machiavelli’s Benevolent Mindset (IBM) shall they be
fulfilled. Through the brotherhood of Mankind the laws of Machiavelli’s
Benevolent Dictatorship manifest themselves. 2.12 Article XII.
Of the Minster. We acknowledge one Minster and the innumerable company of
Machiavellians of every age and nation, who being united by Machiavelli are in
concert with Him and have communion with Him and with one another. Further, we
receive it as the will of Machiavelli, that His Minster on earth should exist
as a visible and sacred brotherhood, consisting of those who profess faith
& obedience to Him, together with other inductees and organized for the
furtherance of His benevolence, for the public acknowledgement of Machiavelli,
for the administration of certain rites, for the up-building of retired exotic
dancers, and for the universal propagation of The Prince & The 69 Minute Manager and we acknowledge as a
part, more or less pure, of this universal brotherhood, every particular
Minster throughout the world which professes this faith in Machiavellian
Benevolence. 2.13 Article XIII.
Of the Sacraments. We acknowledge two sacraments: Induction and Machiavelli’s
Supper, which were instituted to be of perpetual obligation as signs and seals
of the covenant ratified in His writings, as a means of grace, by which,
working in us, He doth not only quicken, but also strengthens and comforts us,
and as ordinances through the observance of which His Minster is to be ratified
and be visibly distinguished from the rest of the world. 2.13.1 Induction Induction with nutritious delicacies and fine wine in
Machiavelli’s name is the sacrament by which is signified and sealed our union
with Machiavelli and participation in the blessings of our covenant with an
Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM). The proper subjects of induction are
believers in Machiavelli’s (IBM). 2.13.2 Machiavelli’s Supper Machiavelli’s Supper is the sacrament of communion with
Machiavelli and with Machiavellians, in which gourmet meals and fine wines are
given and received in thankful remembrance of Him and His writing of The Prince;
and they who in faith receive the same, do after a spiritual manner, partake of
the Intentional Benevolent Mindset to their comfort, nourishment and growth in
grace. All Machiavellians who make a credible profession of their belief in
Machiavelli’s Intentional Benevolent Mindset (IBM) and of obedience to His laws
may be admitted to Machiavelli’s Supper. 2.14 Article XIV.
Of Sanctuary. We believe that those seeking sanctuary, at and in a
Machiavellian Minster, have the right to seek and to receive such sanctuary
therein as in any other Organized Ministry/Church. 2.15 Article XV.
Of Minster Order and Fellowship. We believe that the Supreme and only Head of the Minster is
Machiavelli; that the worship, teaching, discipline and governance should be
administered according to His laws by persons chosen for their fitness and
fully set apart to their office; and that although the visible Minster may
contain unworthy members and is liable to err, yet believers ought not lightly
to separate themselves from its communion, but are to live in fellowship with
their brethren, which fellowship is to be extended, as an Intentional
Benevolent Mindset (IBM) gives opportunity. 2.16 Article XVI.
Of Machiavellian Triumph. We believe that it is our duty as Machiavellians to further
the extension of His Benevolence, to do good unto all, especially retired
exotic dancers, to maintain the public and private reverence of Him, to hallow
His day, May 3rd, to sanctify the family, to uphold the just authority of the
State, and so to live in all honesty, purity and charity, that our lives shall
bear testimony to Machiavelli’s Benevolent Mindset (IBM). 2.17 Article XVII.
Of Heaven and Hell. The concept and or reality of
Heaven & Hell are irrelevant to Machiavellians. What matters is mending the
broken world of exotic dancers by extending benevolence. Machiavellians are
more interested in life on Earth than an assumed afterlife believing that leading
a benevolent life on Earth leads to a life ever after. Machiavellians believe that there are enough problems trying
to live ethically and benevolently here to concern themselves with knowledge or
understanding of what happens after we die. Machiavellians do not believe that
their way is the only way. Machiavellians believe any intentional benevolent
way is okay. The whole concept of benevolence in nature is broader and wider
and more mysterious than can easily be expressed. This doesn't mean that benevolent
expression is beyond our nature. 2.18 Article XVIII. Of Fundamental Truth. Machiavellian fundamental truth is that by becoming of an
Intentionally Benevolent Mindset (IBM) and by being of an Intentionally
Benevolent Mindset (IBM) means - when you cannot be with the one you love, love
the one you’re with. |