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Post by яσяα ђєη¢є on May 30, 2013 14:52:46 GMT -5
Abnegation was formed by those who blamed selfishness for human nature's errors. They believe in selfless actions and attaining peace through the elimination of selfishness. By doing so, they choose to completely forget themselves and only serve others. The main goal of Abnegation is to forget yourself and serve others, so they wear gray to be less noticeable. Abnegation clothes are very baggy. Gray robes are also common among members and children. Women usually pin up their hair and men have their hair cut short. Abnegations cut their hair every three months and every six months pick up a stack of nearly identical clothes. The only adornment they are allowed is a simple gray watch. They greet each other by formally bowing heads, as physical contact is more or less discouraged and therefore, feared. Physical displays of affection are forbidden and even kissing in public is seen as disgusting. Abnegation's initiation ceremony is a quiet affair. The initiates, who spend thirty days performing community service before they can become full members, sit side by side on a bench. One of the older members reads the Abnegation manifesto, then all of the older members wash the initiates feet. Then they all share a meal, each person serving food to the person on his left.
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