Debate...

Unlike Western religions on Blue Star, in Segis World where extraordinary powers and the Divine exist, religious debate is not uncommon.

Furthermore, as the Divine often walks the earth in incarnate forms, followers’ reverence for the Divine is not entirely dogmatic.

Followers of Segis World do not shy away from reflection; their thoughts are often more open and inclusive compared to certain religious followers from Blue Star.

Here, debates are mostly discussions among church clergy, engaging in religious contemplation.

For the True God, they are also pleased to see such occurrences, occasionally refining their doctrines based on the insights of their followers.

As long as it benefits the Divine’s expansion of influence and consolidates the faith, it is embraced by them.

Thus, with the True God’s endorsement, debate has gained a sacred aura and is highly regarded among the various churches in Segis World.

Over time, many conflicts between churches often get resolved first through the form of debate.

However, debates between different churches differ further.

Doctrines between different True Gods vary drastically, making convincing arguments challenging, sometimes even conflicting due to law discrepancies.

Often, clergy of different churches use debates as a means to guide topics into areas where they have an advantage to suppress the other side or seek legitimacy for their actions through doctrines and creeds.

In other words, using debate to create a grand narrative.

This grand narrative may not necessarily be correct; sometimes it’s sophistry, or even outright disputation.

However, due to the sacred aura of debate, as long as one can overpower the opponent in spirit and results, it signifies victory.

Such debates frequently appear in religious trials in Segis World.

And if the victorious party is the Judge, they can even arbitrarily dispose of the defeated opposing clergy.

Even if the opposing party is Divine Favored.

This can be considered a tacit understanding between True Gods, indirectly promoting the improvement and development of their church with this method.

Of course, this applies to situations where the strength gap between two churches is not significant.

In Segis World, since the expansion of the Holy Mania Empire to its peak eight hundred years ago, and the widespread faith of the Eternal Lord across the stars, the Eternal Church has been singularly dominant among many churches, showing overwhelming prowess.

Gradually, debates have become less frequent in the interaction between the Eternal Church and other churches.

The powerful need not bother with debates.

Thus, upon hearing Old John’s words, the Judgement Bishop was slightly taken aback. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Debate, hmm...

At this moment, his gaze seemed somewhat dazed.

Since becoming a bishop of the Eternal Church, he hadn’t heard this term in a long time.

Because for the trials of the Eternal Church, it only takes listing the charges against the accused and then simply burning them.

However, today’s subject is indeed somewhat special, because today the one being judged is not an ordinary believer, but a Divine Favored.

Moreover, he is not only a Divine Favored, but a Divine Favored with immense divine power, one who faintly possesses an opposing force to the Eternal Church in Segis World.

Judging a Divine Favored like this indeed requires more caution.

"Well? Or as a bishop of the Eternal Church, have you now lost even the courage to debate with me?"

Looking at the unsettled expression of the Judgement Bishop, Old John continued smiling.

His words carried a needle hidden in silk, though gentle and calm, they contained strong provocation.

The Judgement Bishop’s anger surged instantly.

He glared fiercely at Old John, his eyes red.

But in the end, reason triumphed over anger, and he turned back with a darkened face to look at the high-seated black-clad Archbishop of the Judgement Court.

The black-clad Archbishop looked calm.

Noticing the gaze from the Judgement Bishop, he did not immediately respond, instead looking towards the highest leader of the church surrounded by stars, Pope Benedict II.

For a moment, many priests and bishops focused their attention on Benedict II.

Benedict II remained unperturbed.

He chuckled lightly and nodded slightly.

Upon seeing this, the Judgement Bishop instantly understood the holy seat’s intention.

The Life Church has gradually grown in power.

At this moment, solely relying on accusation and trial may no longer be persuasive.

Only by thoroughly dismantling the opponent spiritually and doctrinally can the true purpose of this trial be achieved, occupying true righteousness, and prepare for subsequent actions.

Thinking of this, the Judgement Bishop sneered and said:

"What, a lowly mortal who luckily received Divine Favor also wants to touch the sacred debate?"

"Why call them lowly? Does it mean that only high-ranking nobles and priests are considered human to the Eternal Church, and we ordinary people are all lowly existences?"

Old John spoke leisurely.

With these words, the surrounding crowds instantly began to stir.

The Eternal Church’s clergy looked solemn.

They knew, the debate had begun.

The Judgement Bishop frowned.

He snorted coldly and said:

"Hmph! Heretics are heretics! Even now, you attempt to divide, seduce the crowds!"