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==Tenets== | ==Tenets== | ||
==The Unity and the High Angels== | |||
Unitists believe in a supreme power called the Unity that created the universe. With the rest of its power, the Unity divided itself into five High Angels, one for each traditional element (Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Light). It is believed that Angels watch over the world, guiding humanity while making sure to stay unseen. | Unitists believe in a supreme power called the Unity that created the universe. With the rest of its power, the Unity divided itself into five High Angels, one for each traditional element (Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Light). It is believed that Angels watch over the world, guiding humanity while making sure to stay unseen. | ||
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9: All people are children of the Unity, and all are equal in the eyes of the Angels. All will be judged fairly in death, so they should be treated the same in life. Unfair treatment of your siblings would cause a great Regret. | 9: All people are children of the Unity, and all are equal in the eyes of the Angels. All will be judged fairly in death, so they should be treated the same in life. Unfair treatment of your siblings would cause a great Regret. | ||
==Contribution to the Arts== | ==Contribution to Scholarship and the Arts== | ||
Unitist shrines, temples, churches, and cathedrals have historically been well-reputed centers of learning, artistry, and creativity. This is largely due to several tenets of Unitist belief encouraging the arts, even specifically labeling pursuits such as writing and music as sacred (to the Angels of Water and Light, respectively). | |||
In Eiria and Auria, in the Middle to Late Feudal Period, Unitist clergy frequently set up schools that would allow both children and adults to learn how to read and write. This drove literacy rates up and created a solid foundation of Eirian literature (even before the [[Eirian language]] was standardized during the early Republican Era). | |||
The practice of music has also served as a uniting force for the Unitist church, as it served as a way to connect with the tenets of the faith without having to know how to read. As this tradition brought connected much of the working class into services, Unitist "church music" was heavily influenced by the "working songs" during the Middle Feudal Period, leaving behind the Catholic influences that defined earlier Eirian music in favor of the faster and more rhythmic styles of everyday workers. | |||
[[Category: Religion]] [[Category: Eiria]] | [[Category: Religion]] [[Category: Eiria]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:58, 26 February 2025
| Unitism | |
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| Lei Tēše deile Unija | |
| Classification | Both Monotheistic and Polytheistic? |
| Scripture | Lei Mailanju Svekrē |
| Structure | Bishopric Assembly, Priest Assemblies, Monastic Societies |
| Pope | Angelica I |
| Seneschal | Henry of Water |
| Region | Eiria and Auria |
| Language | Eirian |
| Liturgy | Masses and Services |
| Headquarters | Cathedral of Harmony, Ņuceda, Eiria |
| Origin | Ņuceda, Eiria |
| Tax status | Churches exempt with proof of charitable work, Leadership taxed under Eirian Tax Code RTP-001 |
Unitism is a religion predominantly practiced in the nations of Eiria and Auria. It is a religion that has historically been influenced by Catholicism and old Tervali traditions, but has elements differing from both. Unitism is well known for its syncretic teachings and unique religious art, music, and literature.
History[edit | edit source]
Scripture[edit | edit source]
Tenets[edit | edit source]
The Unity and the High Angels[edit | edit source]
Unitists believe in a supreme power called the Unity that created the universe. With the rest of its power, the Unity divided itself into five High Angels, one for each traditional element (Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Light). It is believed that Angels watch over the world, guiding humanity while making sure to stay unseen.
The Nine Laws[edit | edit source]
Unitists abide by the Nine Laws, the most sacred rules from the Mailanju. They are:
1: You cannot take another's life, for it will be one of your greatest Regrets.
2: You cannot steal property that another person has earned fairly through work and sacrifice.
3: You cannot keep another person in permanent bondage or servitude. You cannot force beliefs upon another, for it is equivalent to keeping their mind and will in bondage.
4: You cannot poison or rob nature, for it is a gift from the Angels, and carelessly destroying it is an attack on that sacred gift.
5: That which you do to others shall always be done to you, in life or death. Therefore it is imperative that you aid your siblings if they require it.
6: You cannot quarrel with visionaries. Knowledge is sacred, no matter the source.
7: You may not destroy knowledge or sources of knowledge, for that would only deprive your children of knowledge.
8: Those who choose to spread the word of the Unity should be treated with respect, for they devote their time to help the world.
9: All people are children of the Unity, and all are equal in the eyes of the Angels. All will be judged fairly in death, so they should be treated the same in life. Unfair treatment of your siblings would cause a great Regret.
Contribution to Scholarship and the Arts[edit | edit source]
Unitist shrines, temples, churches, and cathedrals have historically been well-reputed centers of learning, artistry, and creativity. This is largely due to several tenets of Unitist belief encouraging the arts, even specifically labeling pursuits such as writing and music as sacred (to the Angels of Water and Light, respectively).
In Eiria and Auria, in the Middle to Late Feudal Period, Unitist clergy frequently set up schools that would allow both children and adults to learn how to read and write. This drove literacy rates up and created a solid foundation of Eirian literature (even before the Eirian language was standardized during the early Republican Era).
The practice of music has also served as a uniting force for the Unitist church, as it served as a way to connect with the tenets of the faith without having to know how to read. As this tradition brought connected much of the working class into services, Unitist "church music" was heavily influenced by the "working songs" during the Middle Feudal Period, leaving behind the Catholic influences that defined earlier Eirian music in favor of the faster and more rhythmic styles of everyday workers.