Difference between revisions of "Solism (Democratic Union)"
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The basis of Solist beliefs is in the self. By improving oneself mentally and spiritually, a Solist helps to improve the condition of the world. Continued self-improvement provides an example for those around him to follow. Through this process Solism hopes to improve the entire world, uniting all peoples under a banner of self-improvement. This unity would eventually bring about an end to crime, poverty, and injustice. | The basis of Solist beliefs is in the self. By improving oneself mentally and spiritually, a Solist helps to improve the condition of the world. Continued self-improvement provides an example for those around him to follow. Through this process Solism hopes to improve the entire world, uniting all peoples under a banner of self-improvement. This unity would eventually bring about an end to crime, poverty, and injustice. | ||
| − | === | + | === Tradition === |
| − | Solists are compelled to follow many ancient traditions. These traditions strengthen their faith as well as their unity, and typically enhance their spiritual connections. While there are many smaller traditions, only the most important '''5 | + | Solists are compelled to follow many ancient traditions. These traditions strengthen their faith as well as their unity, and typically enhance their spiritual connections. While there are many smaller traditions, only the most important '''5 Traditions''' are required: |
# Pray at dawn and mourn the setting of the sun | # Pray at dawn and mourn the setting of the sun | ||
# Celebrate the rising of the sun and mark it by eating a ceremonial meal | # Celebrate the rising of the sun and mark it by eating a ceremonial meal | ||
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# Never eat swine or raw meat | # Never eat swine or raw meat | ||
# Have at least one sunflower in garden or home (to help show the path of light) | # Have at least one sunflower in garden or home (to help show the path of light) | ||
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| + | === Light and Dark === | ||
| + | Solism is heavily focused on the conflict between light and dark, and believes that each is necessary for the continued existence of the other. The '''Ustarema''' is the godly figure of light, and his antithetical figure is the '''Imoy Ikust''', figure of darkness. Rather than having laws set in stone, the words of the Ustarema are considered to have total legitimacy over everything else. | ||
| + | Likewise, the words of the Imoy Ikust are considered the ultimate path towards evil and should therefore be avoided. | ||
== Internationally == | == Internationally == | ||
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=== Abascalania === | === Abascalania === | ||
| + | The first Solists to arrive in [[Abascalania]] were not missionaries, but rather soldiers sent as a response to the nation's invasion of [[chucknorrisville]]. After a convoluted series of events, Solray withdrew its forces, but not before introducing a biological strand of assorted pathogens into Abascalania's ecosystem. These pathogens quickly spread throughout the nation and contaminated the population. In response, Abascalania was forced to declare a quarantine and cut off all trade. This devastated the economy and led to widespread civil unrest. | ||
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| + | Solray repeatedly offered to cure the disease if the government accepted Solism, but the price was considered too high. Finally, the military junta of Gen. Chuck Norris Jr. was deposed and Rujclef Wisesman, a Solist supporter, took control of the government. Within days all of Abascalania's citizens had been cured by Solist missionaries. Since then, Abascalania has fully embraced the Solist faith and joined the League of Red, with over 67% of the population regularly performing the traditions. This method of converting a nation remains highly controversial, and Solray has since vowed to only convert through peaceful ways. | ||
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=== EE === | === EE === | ||
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=== Hutten === | === Hutten === | ||
=== MM === | === MM === | ||
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=== Spooty === | === Spooty === | ||
=== Thespesia === | === Thespesia === | ||
Revision as of 20:51, 20 June 2006
Solism is a monotheistic religion focused around the teachings of Iosif Ustarema of Solray. It is one of the oldest and most influential religions in the Democratic Union, with followers in almost every nation.
Contents
Origins
The exact origins of Solism are unknown, but its writings are considered by the majority of the scientific community to be the oldest known written records in the world. Until recently, Solism was contained entirely within the borders of Solray due to the government's policy of isolationism. As a result of the isolation, followers consider the religion to have remained true to its origins and escaped the corrupting influences of the outside world.
In recent years, an era of expansion began with hundreds of missionaries being sent throughout the region. While at first resisted by the people, the Solist teachings slowly became more and more accepted until several nations declared it the official religion.
Beliefs
Self-Improvement
The basis of Solist beliefs is in the self. By improving oneself mentally and spiritually, a Solist helps to improve the condition of the world. Continued self-improvement provides an example for those around him to follow. Through this process Solism hopes to improve the entire world, uniting all peoples under a banner of self-improvement. This unity would eventually bring about an end to crime, poverty, and injustice.
Tradition
Solists are compelled to follow many ancient traditions. These traditions strengthen their faith as well as their unity, and typically enhance their spiritual connections. While there are many smaller traditions, only the most important 5 Traditions are required:
- Pray at dawn and mourn the setting of the sun
- Celebrate the rising of the sun and mark it by eating a ceremonial meal
- Carry red, orange, and yellow beads upon shoulder (used to pray and tell the time of day)
- Never eat swine or raw meat
- Have at least one sunflower in garden or home (to help show the path of light)
Light and Dark
Solism is heavily focused on the conflict between light and dark, and believes that each is necessary for the continued existence of the other. The Ustarema is the godly figure of light, and his antithetical figure is the Imoy Ikust, figure of darkness. Rather than having laws set in stone, the words of the Ustarema are considered to have total legitimacy over everything else. Likewise, the words of the Imoy Ikust are considered the ultimate path towards evil and should therefore be avoided.
Internationally
League of Red
Many nations dedicatedly follow the teachings of the Ustarema. As required by Solism, all nations with significant Solist populations are members of the League of Red, a loose organization. In accordance with Solist dogma regarding free will, members of the League are not required, but encouraged, to aid each other when necessary. After proving their dedication strongly enough, members may be given an Angel, a spiritual leader on the national level. Angels are usually natives of their country, and are chosen for their potential in the eyes of the Ustarema rather than any tangible quality.
Abascalania
The first Solists to arrive in Abascalania were not missionaries, but rather soldiers sent as a response to the nation's invasion of chucknorrisville. After a convoluted series of events, Solray withdrew its forces, but not before introducing a biological strand of assorted pathogens into Abascalania's ecosystem. These pathogens quickly spread throughout the nation and contaminated the population. In response, Abascalania was forced to declare a quarantine and cut off all trade. This devastated the economy and led to widespread civil unrest.
Solray repeatedly offered to cure the disease if the government accepted Solism, but the price was considered too high. Finally, the military junta of Gen. Chuck Norris Jr. was deposed and Rujclef Wisesman, a Solist supporter, took control of the government. Within days all of Abascalania's citizens had been cured by Solist missionaries. Since then, Abascalania has fully embraced the Solist faith and joined the League of Red, with over 67% of the population regularly performing the traditions. This method of converting a nation remains highly controversial, and Solray has since vowed to only convert through peaceful ways.
CN
EE
Eyygui
The Glorious Empire
Hutten
MM
Spooty
Thespesia
Solist-Floydist Conflict
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