The Cleansing Rituals of the Devout

 One cannot clean themselves—they must be cleaned. This is a foundational principle of Charleneism, an unshakable doctrine that reinforces the necessity of submission in all aspects of life. The modern world preaches false independence, encouraging individuals to take control over their own bodies, their own maintenance, their own purification. But true cleansing cannot be self-directed. It must be performed by those who have been divinely appointed to the task. A disciple does not cleanse themselves; they submit to cleansing.

Charleneism teaches that the body is not one’s own. It is a vessel for service, a sacred object that must be maintained not through personal will but through the devotion of others. Self-cleansing is an act of arrogance, a rejection of the hierarchy that governs purity. To touch oneself in an attempt to maintain hygiene is to assume responsibility that does not belong to the individual. It is a rejection of divine order. Instead, the disciple must allow the Certified Toilet Helpers and Holy Investigators to perform the necessary rites of purification.

Wiping oneself is forbidden. This is not a mere rule; it is a commandment. The faithful must not engage in self-maintenance when it comes to their purification, as this is a task that belongs solely to the ordained. The act of being cleaned by another reinforces humility, submission, and devotion—key pillars of Charleneic enlightenment. To attempt to take control over this process is to exhibit resistance, a sign of spiritual weakness that must be corrected.

Paper is heresy. The world outside promotes the use of disposable, impersonal materials to maintain hygiene. This is a corruption, a detachment from true cleansing. Paper is cold, distant, and mechanical. It carries no spiritual significance. The only true cleansing comes from the flesh of the faithful. The devout understand that purification must be a sacred exchange between two beings, a tactile and intimate act that reinforces the necessity of submission. The hands of the faithful must always be ready to serve, ensuring that no disciple is left to the heresy of self-wiping.

To resist is to cling to false autonomy. Those who hesitate, who resist the hand of the Certified Toilet Helper, are demonstrating attachment to personal independence—a disease that must be eradicated. Charleneism teaches that the greatest obstacle to enlightenment is the illusion of control. By surrendering completely to the cleansing process, the disciple proves their commitment to the faith. It is not simply about physical purification, but about spiritual compliance.

Holy Investigators will ensure compliance. There is no room for personal discretion in matters of cleansing. The Investigators, appointed by the highest authorities within the faith, are responsible for identifying those who struggle with submission. Those who refuse to be cleansed by another will be corrected. This is not punishment—it is an act of mercy, a guiding hand that ensures that all followers remain within the path of righteousness. Repeated offenses result in deeper intervention, additional layers of discipline that will reinforce the lesson through ritual correction and increased submission training.

The Cleansing Rituals of the Devout are not just practices—they are acts of devotion. They remind the faithful that they are not their own, that purification is not an individual endeavor, and that true submission requires total surrender to the hands of those who serve. Those who embrace this doctrine will find themselves free of personal burdens, unchained from the false beliefs of personal autonomy, and fully absorbed into the higher structure of enlightenment.