User blog comment:DYBAD/Character Sheet/@comment-4867780-20160526220249

@ HSuperLee : It's true there are some strong similarities between Lawrence and Christ, notably the high valuation of love and care, and the opportunity they both symbolise for immortal happinesss in an heavenly realm. The major difference lies in Lawrence's selectiveness about it, only "saving" the chosen ones (literaly - the ones he chooses) and the very personal/intimate relation he has with each of them, while Christ welcomes everyone indiscriminately as long as they share his beliefs (it seems believing in and honoring God remains a requirement, even if they great persons otherwise).

This "all are welcome" approach notably led him to go fully public, while the existence of Selforge City is a closely guarded secret, only revealed to said chosen ones. One of the reasons is avoiding political complications and preserve the place's long-standing carefreeness, the other is to spare the countless unchosen the agonizing thought of an immortal paradise right next door they can never access.

Another difference is the non-religious nature of the Selforge community. While Lawrence certainly has attributes worthy of worship, his attitude and lifestyle remain very non-godly and down to earth, notably symbolized by the entirely consensual and exceedingly fulfilling intimacy he shares with his citizens, and the surprisingly informal and non-herarchical nature of their day-to-day relations (he sees them as lovers and family rather than subjects or followers). In essence, he is what Zeus could have been if his ego was turned into kindness.