Dreamology's Sacred Text

     Dreamologists consider Chen Shiyuan's writings, The Lofty Principles of Dream Interpretation (today titled as Wandering Spirits), to be sacred. The ideas and interpretations expressed in these writings are the roots of all of Dreamology's beliefs. They treat this text as a Christian would treat a Bible: it is viewed as the answer to all questions.
     There is, however, a division within the Dreamology community. Some Dreamologists follow the text in a strict sense, and do not allow for any ideas different than those presented by Shiyuan. We call these people Radicalists. Others, though believing that The Lofty Principles is sacred, leave room for additional interpretation when reading the text. They feel that other methods of interpretation can be used in addition to the original text. We call these people Moderists. For example, a Moderist would see no problem in utilizing ideas expressed in a book such as 1000 Dreams Explained, whereas a Radicalist would see the act of simply reading these alternative texts as shameful. This divide causes a great deal of strife within the Dreamology community (see Internal Conflicts Within Dreamology).