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Patricia Reding
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Oathtaker
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
Third born of the Select
Continuing on the theme of birth order, Mara and friends discuss the significance of a third-born child in a family of Select. Those who fit this category have a duty to oversee the health of the community insofar as it relates to the balance of its individual members. The emphasis is in following in Ehyeh's ("God's," if you will) ways. Regardless of how we see people in the real world around us today--in terms of the issue of serving in body, mind and spirit--I think it is fair to say that we are experiencing some imbalances in our society. While we might disagree as to the causes and possible solutions, I think we can agree that we have problems with gang violence, imbalances in education, terrorism, and so much more. In some ways, our society does indeed suffer. Can you give an example of how this might be an outgrowth of the imbalance of individual people? Or do you disagree with my premises?
Book Excerpt
Oathtaker
They moved to the third window. It displayed a simple geometric rendition of three interwoven golden rings.
“The sign of the third,” Mara commented. “The whole.”
“The third of the Select signify the fragile but strong relationship between serving the Good One in body, mind, and spirit,” Dixon offered. “The three rings signify the Select’s commitment to follow in Ehyeh’s ways.”
“Yes,” Ted said, “and as I’m sure you can appreciate, today we see signs of a kind of malady among the people. When any of the three components of a balanced life gets out of order, the entire being suffers. So, as the Select have been reduced, people have found it more difficult to keep these three areas of their lives in order.”
Faith, after having made her way around a group of visitors, joined the conversation. “Many think the balance of these parts to life isn’t important. They argue that the Good One selfishly demands mankind’s service. But I was taught that He wants people to be balanced for their own benefit.”
“Well put,” said Ted.
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