The Mystery of Charity

The Temple of the Mystery of Charity is one of the mysteries that Steve must go through while trying to become a member of the Order.

The Temple
Steve will enter into what appears to look like a large hospital ward. A blind old man is there, who explains that charity is not based on good feelings of being kind, but in selfishness. He explains that he does see himself as "a beggar so much as a taker", and demands something from Steve. When Steve tells him he has nothing, the old man says, "The only gift that keeps on giving... is death." He then attacks Steve with his cane, forcing him to kill him.

The Mystery
"'The mystery is thus: any act of charity is an act of selfishness, for in any charitable exchange, one must take from another, and one is always left the poorer.'"

Trivia

 * The blind man is played by the same actor (appearance and voice) as Deputy Loomis.