This seems to be the only text which we feel truly corresponds to the belief of the Cathar… Despite the fact that we’ve not been able to find evidence that it was ever written by a member of their community.
Cathars Creed
This church has no membership save those who know they belong.
It has no rivals as it is non competitive.
It is not self seeking, it seeks only to serve.
It knows no boundries, for divisions are an illusion.
It acknowledges all great teachers of the ages, who have shown the Truth of Love.
Those who participate, practice the Truth of Love to the best of their ability.
It seeks not to teach, but to be, and by being, enrich.
It recognises that the way we are, may be the way of those around us, because we are that way.
It recognises that the whole planet is a being of which we are a part.
It recognises that the time has come, to shift from separation in to oneness.
It does not proclaim itself with a loud voice, but in the subtle realms of loving.
It salutes all those in the past who have blazoned the path.
It admits no hierarchy, for no one is greater than another.
It’s members shall know each other by their deeds and being, and by their eyes, and no other outward sign, save the fraternal embrace.
It has no reward to offer, save that of the ineffable joy of being and loving.
Each shall seek to advance the cause of understanding, doing good by stealth and teaching only by example.
They shall heal their neighbour, their community and our planet.
They shall know no fear and feel no shame, and their witness shall prevail over all odds.
It has no secret, no initiation save that of true understanding of the power of Love and that, if we want it to be so the world would change, but only if we want to change.
All those who belong, belong; they belong to the Church of Love.