[Through all his reading on what he's still inclined to think of as 'the cult of Jesus Christ,' Gideon has been contrasting the tenets to those of his own faith. The followers of the White-Eyed Lady waited until he was suicidal to offer him initiation, a sharp contrast to the decree that one should "make disciples of all the nations." His curiosity stems from that difference more than anything; it's reminiscent of other cults he's encountered in Mélusine, but this one is far longer-lived than most of those.]

They're at the behest of their doctrine - I see. The inclination is understandable, given the descriptions of Hell offered.

And what do you personally believe?