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2/5930 LEVEL 2/5930

CLASSIFIED

Item #: SCP-5930

Special Containment Procedures

Propaganda operations portraying SCP-5930 as a pentecostal cult are at all times in action to prevent further popularization attempts by members of the organization. Any attempts at information spread will be obstructed. Two security guards accommodated in the area are actively disguised as prominent members of Gylbo Parish in order to deny civilians participation in any of its activities. Under no circumstances may staff personnel participate in these activities. If any properties within Gylbo are released onto the real estate market, the SCP Foundation is to immediately purchase these.

Footage of Gylbo church in 1936.

Description

SCP-5930 designates an ecclesiastical organization and territorial entity known as Gylbo Parish in Gylbo, Värmland, Sweden. The object encompasses the region of Gylbo Parish as it was geographically and administratively organized before the 20th century. The hierarchical structure of the organization follows the structure of the parishes prominent in Sweden from the medieval ages to the year 1862 (cf. socken). SCP-5930 primarily functions as a memetic agent spreading SCP-5930-1.

SCP-5930-1 is the religious doctrine that is gradually imposed upon subjects engaging in the activities of Gylbo Paris. The doctrine is based around the concept ‘divine love’, interpreted as the infinite affection to God. The implications found during Project Cupiditas was that anyone under the influence of SCP-5930-1 will devote their love entirely to the church and anyone they are attracted to without ever losing the sense of attraction. Subjects under the influence of SCP-5930-1 will never be able to lose their devotion to a love interest or the church no matter what they will be forced to endure. This means that subjects under the influence of SCP-5930-1 do not make any attempts to uphold contents of life as life is seen as infinite.

Archive 5930-1: Operation Agape 1937-1938

This is the documentation scanned and annotated as of 2011/02/16. Some files and addenda may still be added to the folder.

» Addendum 5930-1A: Interrogation Log 1937 «

« Addendum 4930-1A: Interrogation Log 1937 »

Interrogation held with Agent Lisa Ritz August 10, 1937.

Head interrogator: Dr. Fleming.

[BEGIN LOG]

Dr. Fleming: Good morning Agent.

Agent Ritz: Good morning.

Dr. Fleming: Now, you have been delegated to survey the religious cults that reside within the western parts of Sweden. Correct?

Agent Ritz: Yes.

Dr. Fleming: And you have in particular examined the organization in Gylbo, participated in weekly sermons and conversed with its members?

Agent Ritz: Parish Gylbo, yes I have.

Dr. Fleming: Can you tell me about these sermons, what do these surround?

Agent Ritz: Overall, I can say that I feel enlightened. I have finally been able to experience true love, and true belief.

Dr. Fleming: Hrm, okay. This is your personal experience. My question is about the sermons. What information did you get out from the sermons?

Agent Ritz: Information… Yes, I was supposed to tell you… There are many joyful people and pleasantries involved within Gylbo. We work together, in order to reach God.

Dr. Fleming: And again Agent I am asking, what information do these sermons contain?

Agent Ritz: We listen to his word. We worship God through the one true love.

Dr. Fleming: And h—

Agent Ritz straightens up defensively.

Agent Ritz: It is through the love of our closest, our closest to God that we may reach salvation. And I John saw the Holy City, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And there came unto me—

Dr. Fleming: I'm not interested in this. It's not what we are here for. Stop.

Dr. Fleming pauses.

Dr. Fleming: Is there any opposition against the board of the parish among the parish members?

Agent Ritz: Opposition? We are loving of each other and the church. Why would we find any kind of antagonism?

Ritz chuckles.

Dr. Fleming: Right. Have you ever had any religious duties or engagements within the religious community before the encounter with SCP-5930?

Agent Ritz: Before my engagements at Gylbo Parish?

Dr. Fleming: Oh, yes, yes.

Agent Ritz: I assure you I attended church meetings almost every Sunday. My connections to god were no different from anyone else in my area. I, eh, need to say I was very appropriate in my beliefs.

Dr. Fleming: Agent, I do not find this earlier engagement you mention as particularly interesting. As you say, it was no different from anyone else in your area. I am mainly talking about obligations within the Church of Sweden.

Ritz turns red.

Agent Ritz: Well uh, I may not have, eh, contributed in the same regard before to the church. But this must be explain—

Dr. Fleming: Agent, a lot of your closest co-workers here at the foundation have pointed out that you, since your encounter with SCP-5930 significantly have changed your manners and way of life. That you have gone from merely recognizing God to taking dutiful occupations within Gylbo Parish.

Ritz affirms this with furrowed eyebrows and distinctive nodding.

Dr. Fleming: Is it true, that you have willingly agreed to, among other things, be a leader in weekly Sunday schools for children, partake in rebuilding a cobbled wall surrounding Gylbo church and host monthly nature hikes in the name of Gylbo Parish?

Agent Ritz: Yes of course. But it is only out of our affection for God that we contribute to the society and nothing else. Surely, Doctor Fleming must understand that this engagement must be the answe—

Dr. Fleming: Stop. I don't wanna hear it. I think we're done here.

[END LOG]

» Addendum 5930-1B: Internal Notice 1937 «

« Addendum 5930-1B: Internal Notice 1937 »

NOTICE FROM THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF SITE-80

With this notice, it is of the board's intention to inform staff at site-80 of the delicate matter that is Operation Agape. Since its inception, the operation has caused the spread of unsubstantiated claims and rumors on site. In some cases, these have developed into accusations of the ethicality in the operation.

The board strongly neglects that any part of the operation is executed without professional conduct. Operation Agape is put in place in order to substantially limit the spread of SCP-5930-1 by termination of SCP-5930. Persons of interest are NOT punished in any way incompatible with the rules of conduct. Any personnel deliberately spreading such claims in the future will be penalized.

Thank you.

— Gunnar Jansson, Site Director, Site-80.

Archivist's Note: This notice was most likely sent between 30 August and 4 September 1937. Any other documentation mentioning the practices of Operation Agape is missing from the archives.

» Addendum 5930-1C: Additional Material 1938 «

« Addendum 5930-1C: Additional Material 1938 »

Remains of Gylbo church, shortly after the execution of Operation Agape in 1938.

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IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS,

IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS,

IN OMNIBUS CARITAS.

Unity, freedom and love. That is ultimately what we strive for. We must remember, that when terrors knock on our door, we will greet them heartfully. While their purpose is shrouded in shadow, ours remains clear. We are privileged enough to greet them with our love. It is our duty.

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Matthew 6:14-6:15

Archivist's Note: These documents were probably collected in the early months of 1938. The first photo is the Foundation's own while the pamphlet is one of several distributed to the members of Gylbo Parish at the time of the operation.

Archive 5930-2: Project Cupiditas 1947-1951

The files and documents in this file are scanned and annotated as of 2011/02/20. More files and documents may still be added. The files in this folder are predominantly documents that were preserved from Project Cupiditas, launched in 1947.

» Addendum 5930-2A: Memorandum from 1947 «

« Addendum 5930-2A: Memorandum from 1947 »

Dear Dr. Fleming,

As per your request for a test subject I have chosen someone with higher social and cognitive skills than the average D-Class personnel we have at our disposal. I did this since you asked of someone who could be available for a longitudinal study spanning several years and efficient enough to report comprehensively to the Foundation during this period. You will find his file attached to this memorandum.

Best,

Saga Frisk

Site-80 Logistics Operator

P.S. Me and several of my co-workers are relieved that you over the last years redirected your efforts at containing this SCP with measures that are human. Keep it up.

PERSONNEL FILE: D-CLASS #13840

Background: D-13840, formerly known as Jonas Andersson, has been at the SCP Foundation since 1947. The Foundation took interest in him after he was sentenced to life for treason, fraud and several accounts of illegal trading in 1942. Tasks or testing that require higher-order cognitive skills are fitting as the subject has experiences working as an engineer for Electrovida Inc. designing household appliances.

Physical characteristics: The subject is 40 years old and measures 172 centimeters in height with a big body type. Face structure is oval with distinct cheekbones and big lips. The hair is brown and of medium length. Eyes are dark brown.

» Addendum 5930-2B: Project Cupiditas Documentation 1948-1950 «

« Addendum 5930-2B: Project Cupiditas Documentation 1948-1950 »

9/5/1948

Morning. I was asked to take notes. To keep a journal with me at all times. All is strictly confidential. So here I am again, trapped inside a strange project for an "undecided time forward". At least I got somewhere to live.

Afternoon. Very suspicious church. I wondered what they might put me against this time. But it was actually quite relieving.

Coming out of the cell and into an atmosphere of calmness, choirs and candles. It was just like home, I wanted to fall asleep. God, I felt like I could've slept for days in that soothing scent of candles.

But then, the pastor stood up, very old and extremely gentle. He told us exactly what was imminent before us in that church hall, "There is no warmth out there. It does not welcome it. It banishes it and refuses to acknowledge its existence." I shivered from his voice. Then he told us about what we needed to do in answer to the world.

We needed to show our love.

Then we sang, ate cinnamon buns and finished. It was the most pleasant experience I've had in years. I shed a tear as I chewed that sweet bun.

I'm not silly though, I know there's some suspiciousness here about. I don't really know what the purposes are of these sermons. But to hell with it, I finally feel free.

I agreed to join in on a dance to celebrate Pentecost Eve, although I have never been a dancer. Let's hope I don't embarrass myself too much.

15/5/1948

Night. Feeling a joyous twirling in my stomach.

Was at the dance tonight, knowing not how I had come to this situation, wandered around aimlessly when, a girl saw me!

Her name is Alma, she told me I looked nervous. Whereupon silly me told her that I had not yet had anything to drink yet!

This is not, what you say in the conversations with the opposite sex. But she did not note it, but asked me for a dance!

She had me stuck, her laughter and witty tone did not feel condemnatory. So I said yes! And despite my overwhelming sluggishness, she did not leave me at the first dance, or the second or the third!

We had drinks and we talked, I have never had a conversation like that in years. She works at the country store and is involved with the Parish. She told me that she is inspired by the happiness that Gylbo Parish wants to spread. That it's what we all need.

"The only answer is ever-lasting joy." she said.

And right there, with her heartwarming smile, I couldn't agree more.

16/5/1948

Was at the Pentecost sermon today. Initially as suspicious as last time, but I keep on wondering, how is the Foundation thinking?

First impressions as I entered Gylbo church was all the red. Red banners and red candles lit. As warm as last time, the voice of Pastor Svendsen raised itself and comforted us. It did not look different from any other Pentecost sermon. He talked about the descent of the Holy Spirit, how the apostles took its message.

At last, he told us that "the tongues of fire" would rest upon us as well this day and that the Holy Spirit would enable us to speak in other tongues.

Alma was there too.

It enables us.

22/5/1948

Afternoon. Once again I entered church and breathed the fumes of the candles. I was greeted by Pastor Svendsen personally this time.

His eyes are compassionate but sturdy. As if they have been molded by all the experiences and finally settled with a truth in hand.

He told me he had been here since last year, when he learned that the Church of Sweden tried to revitalize the old Parish. Good choice I said.

On the way out I met up with Alma, who grabbed my hands and told me to participate on some kind of nature activity this Wednesday.

I can't say no.

3/6/1948

Afternoon. I just got home from an excursion to Värmeln. Beautiful place, with such an atmosphere!

There were a few there, the vicar and Lars the scholar. Unsure of his surname. And then a crowd of young people, me and Alma.

We conversed on the subject of the Bible. I followed Alma's gaze. Lars would talk about the scripts with vigour. Even the youngsters looked engaged.

By bedtime Alma showed me her skills with a fishing rod. I must say, I felt quite downcast having shown yet another lack of capacity. I was not near reeling up as much as her.

It was all fun anyways. It's hard not to have fun with her.

NOTICE FROM THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF SITE-80

With this notice, it is of the board's intention to inform staff of some of the details concerning SCP-5930. Again, there have been mild rumors circulating site-80 on the nature of this SCP. While these still are not tolerable, the board has decided that it would deem appropriate to publicly announce some of the new research discoveries when it comes to SCP-5930.

What in its entirety constitutes SCP-5930 is still unclear; however PoIs with heavy obligations in Gylbo Parish have been interrogated, tested and deemed non-anomalous. Amnestics have had no effect on any anomalous behavior. The object still functions as an anachronistic memetic agent. Therefore, SCP-5930 will continually be designated as the administrative organization that is Gylbo Parish.

Furthermore, all staff should be aware of the fact that the memetic influence designated as SCP-5930-1 is an anomaly and nothing else. Any personnel stating otherwise will be penalized.

Thank you.

— Gunnar Jansson, Site Director, Site-80.

30/7/1948

Dear Jonas,

I am really glad you let me write a page in your diary.

Since we became eager followers of God and lovers of the church, I have been inexplicably happy to spend time with you. There is no other way to put it. Our common passion for Gylbo Parish has amounted to great excursions, experiences and dances.

Today when I was working at the store, I met this tall gentleman and his wife. It was Mr. and Mrs. Grandahl, they told me that they had lived together for half a lifetime, but never had they been as satisfied as when they moved to Gylbo and discovered divine love. "We are bound forever, and there is nothing to lose" they told me.

And I thought about you. I thought about me. You have told me of some of the emotions that you have felt since you arrived and I can only add to your testimony. I feel confident as I say, I think we could be the closest. I think we could be the closest to God.

There is nothing to lose

Love,

Alma

Project Cupiditas - Official Yearly Summary From Lead Researcher J. Fleming

13/5/1949, 08:10

By this day Project Cupiditas have been in practice for a year, with the aim to investigate the internal workings of SCP-5930 as well as the spread and processes of SCP-5930-1. This document summarizes the biggest advancements made during the period.

SCP-5930 encompasses the entire former Gylbo Parish as it was geographically organized in the 19th century. Since its upcoming in the 1930s and latter destruction in 1938, it has resurrected. The reason behind this was thought to places of worship; however, Project Cupiditas has shown that it rather was an effort exercised by a collective of PoIs that happened to come across Gylbo at the time. The common anomalous property in these PoIs is a meme designated SCP-5930-1.

D-13480 has since his deployment in Gylbo Parish been subjected to the memetic agent and confirmed affected by SCP-5930-1. The meme can not by the accounts of his personal records have a significantly strong effect. The subject shows zero to few behaviors that are distinctly anomalous. Cognitive and physical attributes remain unchanged. As the subject has changed his behavior and affective sides in few ways determined as directly corresponding to the effects of SCP-5930-1, the project team have been enquiring whether the project should be called off.

However, since the long-term effects of SCP-5930 may not yet be discernible, Project Cupiditas has been prolonged until further notice.

— J. Fleming

20/5/1949

O wonderful spring!

Come Lilium Come Aquilegia and Come Lemon balm!

We are finally coming closer to paradise.

My Alma agreed to take my hand in marriage yesterday, and we rejoiced.

Our whole living bodies can finally take that extra step.

Thank you Oh God

30/5/1950

I am affected. Was uncertain first of what they had put me into. But now I know.

We were in the boat today out on the lake. Many catches.

But the boat rocked.

We tried to cling on but it was too slippery. I didn't know she couldn't swim.

I noticed she was struggling in the water. Her arms and legs were everywhere. Her lips got blue. And she struggled a long time before giving in. She screamed at me as I swam back onto the bridge.

I swam back onto the bridge and knew we were always going to be together, I was happy.

This afternoon when I had to take care of the body I felt it. I felt how the effects of this thing they have put me in works.

As I pulled her through the coarse sand, through the weed. I looked at her pale eyelids and suddenly,

My fingers trembled and my body started aching. The thing had control of my body.

Why was I crying? We are always one, our love is always. I was smiling as I looked at her face.

It still has control over me. I let her go, she was screaming and I stood on the bridge and knew that we were forever. Stop taking control of my eyes!

There is nothing to lose

30/6/1950

Morning. She, my love is in paradise now.

I have been occupying myself quite a lot with our basecamps that we arrange, it is most reflective trying to teach something to the young. It was also quite interesting participating in last week's poetry night with Lars.

I hope Dr. Fleming will listen carefully enough on my report on the telephone. I feel it sometimes still. It's as if my body revolts against its insides at points.

Someone mentions Alma and tears begin to flow compulsively. It's very irritating.

I have done something unnecessary and typical of me.

The blasted curse makes my body jump and my eyes water.

It has increased since I had that stupid accident. I was digging in the bag for bait, and it suddenly stung in my hand. I felt bolting but I needed the bait.

So I pulled up, bleeding like a stung pig. A fishhook was sticking through my palm!

It's still bleeding.

But I have nothing to lose. There is nothing to lose. I can see it in front of me, I can see Alma and I can see Gylbo church. Just like John saw it once.

And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

» Addendum 5930-2C: Additional Material 1948-1950 «

« Addendum 5930-2C: Additional Material 1948-1950 »

Poster from Gylbo Parish, 1948.

Archivist's Note: The poster advertises a "Grand Pentecostal Party" May 15th 1948.

HAPPENINGS IN GYLBO PARISH

May 22nd: Sunday school succeeds the sermon as usual.

May 27th: Excursion to Glava Parish to spread the word of the Holy Bible and socialize with our sister parish. Cancelled due to obstruction

June 2nd: Basecamp for our newest members. We rejoice in the world and the word by a gathering at lake Värmeln. Here we aim to explore divine love as described in the Holy Bible and as essential to us human beings. Bring provisions and refreshments.

After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

Acts 4:31

This is one of several monthly pamphlets handed out to update members of Gylbo Parish, this one is dated 1948.

HAPPENINGS IN GYLBO PARISH

May 28th: Sunday school directly succeeds the sermon as usual.

June 1st: Jonas Gustavsson and Alma Carlsson are united in Holy Matrimony. Marriage Officiant is Pastor E. Svendsen from Gylbo Parish.

June 5th: Funeral of the late Paul Grandahl. May his soul rest in peace.

So they are not longer one but two flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.

Matthew 19:6

Pamphlet from Gylbo Parish dated 1949.

HAPPENINGS IN GYLBO PARISH

June 7th: Sunday school directly succeeds the sermon as usual.

June 8th: Poetry Night. Scholar Lars Kjellström delivers impactful readings of the likes of John Donne and T.S. Eliot.

June 21st: Funeral of the late Alma Gustavsson. May her soul rest in peace.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

John 3:16

Pamphlet from Gylbo dated 1950.

» Addendum 5930-2C: Project Cupiditas Concluding Report 1950 «

« Addendum 5930-2C: Project Cupiditas Concluding Report 1950 »

Project Cupiditas - Concluding Report

1/10/1950, 22:10

It has come to our attention that D-13480 who posed as the main subject for Project Cupiditas this morning was found deceased in his provisional home in Gylbo. The probable cause of death was a hematogenous spread of bacteria to vital organs as a result of Toxaemia.

The research team have concluded that the death of D-13480 must be considered as indirectly caused by SCP-5930-1. Firstly, autopsy results found a wound that presumably was first infected earlier in September. The wound had not been treated by antiseptics and no traces of antibiotics was found in the subjects body.

Secondly, a review of death cases in the region of Gylbo during the years 1948-1950 revealed apparent irregularities. A comparison was made between Gylbo and the average in Sweden per capita.

6 of Toxaemia or Sepsis (cf. 2 in Sweden per capita)

8 of Influenza (cf. 3 in Sweden per capita)

2 post-birth deaths (cf. 0 in Sweden per capita)

4 of drowning (cf. 2 in Sweden per capita)

11 of Pneumonia (cf. 1 in Sweden per capita)

3 of food poisoning (cf. 0 in Sweden per capita)

The source of the aforementioned death causes can be found within the effects of SCP-5930-1 since it relativizes all notions of finite life. Subjects under the influence of SCP-5930-1 do not recognize any attempts to uphold or nurture life, as life is seen as infinite. Antibiotics and medical treatment is therefore seen as irrelevant in Gylbo Parish. This results in a higher death rate, and lower life-expectancy in Gylbo Parish compared to Sweden as a whole.

With the insights that Project Cupiditas have collected, the research team has decided to reclassify the risk class of SCP-5930 from Caution to Warning and determine the project concluded.

— Dr. J. Fleming.