Yeah. Now.
Also, from the sound of it you all worship the goddam charter more than you worship your stars. Are you theocracies or are you the flipping United Nations?
Sanguis Astroism has always been heavily politicized. It wields more secular power than any other religion in the game, so the stakes of the political conflicts within the Church are much higher than they are in any other BM religion. It gives them zest.
When it really comes down to it, no one cares about the Charter except insofar as it gives them power to accomplish their aims or justifies their chosen policy. If you think you're going to find a consistent interpretation of the Charter in the Church, good luck. Everyone will interpret it in whatever way suits them best at the moment.
You seem to be under the impression that Church should act in a fair and consistent manner. You will always be disappointed if that's the case. The Church acts in its own interests and the interests of its members, as determined by whichever faction is wagging the dog at the moment. There's nothing fair about it. Until you're willing to roll up your sleeves and start trying to wag that dog yourself, quit complaining.
