Aerion
02-02-2004, 04:57
Today an announcement was made by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Information that the Prelacy had ordered the execution of five men due to treason. The official announcement stated, "These men are traiterous in that they conspired against the Prelacy, at least two being known to have conspired to assassinate Prelates, and Ministers. The High Court of Aerion has found them guilty of treason, and the Prelacy has ordered their immediate execution."
These five men were:
Archbishop Adoer Wen, Primate of Aerion, Head of the Roman Catholic Church in Aerion
Lama Kyabje Elri Rinpoche - Most influential Buddhist leader, and teacher in Aerion.
Eldon Rusley - Most influential evangelist, often called the "Light of Protestantism" in Aerion.
Imam Alkean Orine - Most respected, and revered Muslim scholar in Aerion. Widely listened to by all Sunnis. President of the Aerion Muslim Coalition.
Rabbi Odk Din - Highly respected, and revered Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Aerion.
They were reportedly lined up, publically, in the Central Forum in the Aerion capital of Astevane. There, they were shot by a military firing squad. Their bodies were then released to their families or close associations, for burial according to their beliefs.
Of course, the High Court of Aerion is appointed by the Chief Minister, who is himself appointed by the Prelacy.
Originally, from fear of the Divine Emperor, the people worshipped him through the Imperial Cult as the official state religion. All were afraid to practice their own beliefs other than in private. The Prelacy has continued to use the Divine Emperor as a propaganda tool, however the religious side of the worship has declined. Due to this decline, the influence of other religious leaders have been growing in Aerion. This seems to be the whispered reason why the Prelacy "removed" these men. Heavier patrols have been put around the homes of other lesser religious leaders, though they claim it is for the area, and not for their homes.
These five men were:
Archbishop Adoer Wen, Primate of Aerion, Head of the Roman Catholic Church in Aerion
Lama Kyabje Elri Rinpoche - Most influential Buddhist leader, and teacher in Aerion.
Eldon Rusley - Most influential evangelist, often called the "Light of Protestantism" in Aerion.
Imam Alkean Orine - Most respected, and revered Muslim scholar in Aerion. Widely listened to by all Sunnis. President of the Aerion Muslim Coalition.
Rabbi Odk Din - Highly respected, and revered Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Aerion.
They were reportedly lined up, publically, in the Central Forum in the Aerion capital of Astevane. There, they were shot by a military firing squad. Their bodies were then released to their families or close associations, for burial according to their beliefs.
Of course, the High Court of Aerion is appointed by the Chief Minister, who is himself appointed by the Prelacy.
Originally, from fear of the Divine Emperor, the people worshipped him through the Imperial Cult as the official state religion. All were afraid to practice their own beliefs other than in private. The Prelacy has continued to use the Divine Emperor as a propaganda tool, however the religious side of the worship has declined. Due to this decline, the influence of other religious leaders have been growing in Aerion. This seems to be the whispered reason why the Prelacy "removed" these men. Heavier patrols have been put around the homes of other lesser religious leaders, though they claim it is for the area, and not for their homes.