That soul and life , that is now fled and gone from a lifeless carcass , is only a loss to that particular body or compages of matter , which by means thereof is now disanimated

Because of that America has slipped into Krytocracy. Krytocracy is government ruled by judges. Judgements in a krytocracy are arrived at by the personal opinions of the judge.

Blink stood next to Knot. The ghostling's lavender eyes widened as his hand gripped Knot's arm.

The congregation lifted up their voices in praise.