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Since the colonisation of Solenial in 1654, Christianity has been the major religion in Solenial, but today the PDFRS has released this statement,

According to recent statistics, we have found that there are almost as many Eristhic's than Christian's in Solenial... and there has been major growth internationally.

The Eristhic's believe in one god named 'Eri'. That this Deity has a spiritual kingdom in Heaven (which is completely white, situated outside of the Universe.) And that everyones similarities come from Eri, that everyone has a part of Eri and that all preachers are to be rewarded with a high status in Almvana (Heaven). Eristhic's do not believe in a hell but instead a Limbo-Pyrgatory like place which contains all terrains of the Earth and other planets with possible life where people are tested and if do not succeed could stay there for eternity.

OOC- This Religion would like to be able to preach in other allied nations too.

An Eristhicism temple stood amongst the sea of domes in a suburb of New Zevkhay. Around flocked a crowd of over 500 people, attracted by the preaching of Eristicism. They may not find it their religion, but would gain a lot listening to a speech.

Most Alfegos citizens, if not agnostic or atheist, were followers of Fegosism. One of the interesting aspects of this religion that it was compatible with most other religions, except the abrahamic faiths, which were still respected. As a result, there were some bi-religious people, following both Buddhism and Fegoism, in one if its many forms.

Inside the building, built like many other structures as a dome, the crowd had flocked to listen on the PA system inside the spartan interior the preaching of the man stood in front of them. He, like many others of this "new" religion, was from Solenial, standing out from the coloured skin of the Fegosians flocking around him.

Layout of a Eristhic Shódu (Does not apply to Shódu's outside of Solenial)

The Solen Shódu building normally is fitted with Pyramid-like towers coming from the top of the building normally with a large door (Symbalising two things, we are always welcoming and to allow the 'large spirit' of Eri through)

Although sometimes, most Practises can be carried out outside leading to the story of creation (which Erithic's still very much believe, although they do accept possibly symbolic) Some Shódu's can be thought as gardens not buildings.

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St Shua Shódu in Coshastati ^^^

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St Horfe Shódu in Kilkennie Milo ^^^

Praying in the 'Parque ju Bir'

The 'Parque ju Bir' or Garden of Creation as seen from the picture of St Horfe above is a popular place of prayer in the Summer and for Devout's in winter.

Normally there is an Apple Tree in the Garden which is normally by the fartherst right of the garden. It is law to respect that any snake (in Solenial you only tend to get Green Snakes and Adders) are able to be killed if it get's onto the premises (This tends not to happen but is actually allowed, laws maybe changed)

Many Eristhic's pray in different ways mainly on there knee's, lying down or sitting with there legs crossed. Many Prayers are whispered and at every 12.00pm and 3.00pm a reading from the Old Testament is played out over a tannoy system in Solen (although sometimes are in English)

Are Shódu's always grand buildings?

No, Not Even in Solenial sometimes old community centres could be bould be bought and made into a Shódu. These are referred to as Commshódu.

The Wriof

The Wriof (Pronounced: Vree-of) is commonly the name given to the Head Priest at the Shódu, although now people call them Priests. There are Sewriof's or Preachers who take on speciality roles like readings or confessions

The Holy Ritoble

The Holy Ritoble or The Holy Book is the readings of the Genisis, Exodus, Numbers, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Phillistines, Romans, Revelations, Prophesies and Wriof's Knowledge. Altough the religion seems highly Christian-based the religion till differs largely.

The Shódu or Commshódu or Inshódu (The Shódu Building) can be known for holding Festive Functions such as Easter or Wersewma (Christmas is not highly celebrated in Eristhicism)

What is Wersewma

Wersewma (Pronounounced: Ver-zev-mar) is a celebration of the new Year of a new Beggining, of a new chance and normally the 1st January is a quiet time were Eristhic's go on a 'Cleanse' were for a week they remain perfect in the eyes of god and do not eat Pig-products and spend say 30mins p/day in the bathtub (Some in Fountains at the Shódu)

After the Doucess (Cleansing Prossess) the Wersewma Celebrations begin where there is no Alcohol allowed in the Shódu, to a point, and people are to enjoy themselves without drinking alcohol or damaging your body.

It is against Wersewma, Eri and Eristhicism to commit any bodily harm outside in the Shódu Garden.

Before the Wersewma which ends with the Celebrations on 8 Jan People are enchouraged to get rid of all bad products in there homes (like Shrove Tuesday, when you make pancakes to get rid of the eggs and fatty products before lent) so lot's of Pub's are open on New Year's Eve.

After Wersewma is over some Eristhic's go back to their bad habits or some give up for good.

Solenial, you could set up some missions in Kirav, if you'd like.

In The Ryou Black Islands, 'Eristhicism' was banned for many reasons and it was The Government that surported the ban

One Reason was The Incresing Xenophobia of the Ryous, with threats like Fordock, Doomingland, The US and The Maldorian Mercs, Eristhicism was seen as a threat by all Ryous.

another was that The name of the Eristhic "God" was also The name of a Sea Demon that in Ryou Myth, was killed by Umi no Kami in a battle for control of the world.

The Third Reason was in fact three. The Shinto Religon, Stevid and The Communist Government of The Ryous, The Shintoists called it a "Reilgon of Yami (Darkness) that Threateds all". The Ryous also did not want to bring Stevid's Wrath on then for worshipping a Evil God and also The Maoists saw this Cult (and it was a Cult in the eyes of the ryou) as a threat to Their Power.

The Ryou Secert Police made sure that now Eristhics were to come to The Ryou Black Islands, even making some from other Nations "Disappear".

The preacher began to talk, and a silence descended. The preacher began to explain of the faith, as some of the Fegosians left the dome-like building. They were replaced by those curiously waiting outside.

Around the structure, formerly an old telephonic interchange, a lush garden filled with orange trees was filled with stands informing all of the religion.

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ANN 1 News - 7:30 Local Broadcast (English subtitles shown)

"And today, we can inform you of a new religion opening its doors in our nation: that of Erithicism. A Shodu opening up in the Gri'pi'ola district marked the first of the mission into Alfegos. As you can guess, there have been many mixed opinions. We now send you over to our corresponant there. So, what has the general feeling been?"

"Well, we have had a mostly positive reaction from the Agnostic majority of Alfegos, yet the smaller Fegosian majority have not had that good a reaction, with one person I quote saying: 'It is just another branch of the mass that are the abrahamic faithes. I can just wish there are no wars between this faction of the faithes and another, as there have bene in the past.'
I say this is a more extreme view, but I guess a general feeling of unease amongst most Fegoists is what to expect.
Later, we will interview a Solen religious head about this subject, but now back to the studio with you for the rest of the news."

"Thankyou. Now for the rest of the news. Toady there was more confirmation for the removal of the B-class Intercont. airship, after a near crash today over Unity Airport..."

The Ryou Black islands, you can shun the Eristhic Religion all you please but any violence towards Solen Missionarys or Followers of Eristhicism shall not go down kindly with the government of the PDFRS, for political reasons.

If there aren't any attacks on the Solen People then the government will let it slide.

SBC- Religion

Today the Eristhic Correspondant to SBC International today announced that the Religion are an extremely peaceful peoples and only act violent to one who is in the motion of violence to another.

The Eristhic's want no Insecurity to other peoples, we are people who love Eri or God or Allah. These Deitys, Almighty's are all the same and we love him/her/it. Even if you take an Atheist approach to all of this you can still see that we want to live life to the fullest, without fighting.

The Correspondent to Solenial's Parliament today announced,

We will act with swiftness to protect all Solen Eristhic's because they're Solen, not because of their Homeland Religion. This is to be understood that any Foreign Eristhic is not our responsibility and will only claim aid in extreme circumstances.

Meanwhile today marks the beginning of Eriwer (Er-ee-ver) which is the day where all Eristhis Produce like pictures and Ritoble's are sold in all the major markets nationwide.

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The Ryous soon started Cracking down on Eristhicism by declareing a Travel ban on Solenialians, Civilian Polictians and Military. Ryous were also not to trade with Solenial and no Solenialian Ships and Planes were to come near Ryou Territorial Waters and Airspace.

Books about The evils of the Eristhic Cult were being made by The Ryou Communist Party and The Catholic Church. This would make sure Eristhicism would never reach the Ryous.

The United Socialist States of New Brittonia grants freedom of religion to all in the nation. The Constitution of the United Socialist States of New Brittonia provides for the maximal governmental non-intervention in religious affairs as possible, as per the governmental philosophy of laïcité. The government of New Brittonia wishes there to be only good tidings between those of the Eristic religion and their respective government(s) and the Brittonians. If you wish to found any temples, please contact proper local authorities.

We thank you for your gracefulness, may Eri bless you
Prewriof (Head of Eristhicism) after hearing of all the good replies of other nations ^^^

While Zackaroth fully believes in freedom of religion and while this new one is most certainly allowed in Zackaroth, we have laws that prevent some religious services to become tax exempt and all the other associated benefits of being a major religion. That is until there number grows past a certain point. Once it does we will consider a major religion and grant it the benefits. As of now there are a low number of believers. So while Eristhic is definitely welcomes in Zackaroth, they will still have to pay taxes and such like another organization until there numbers grow.

Prewriof (Head of Eristhicism) after hearing of all the good replies of other nations ^^^

From: Epsom City Bureau of Housing, Zoning, and Land Management
To: Church of Oceanus, Department of Administration

If you wish to build a temple to your particular religion, we wish for you to send a representative to Epsom, the capital of the United Socialist States of New Brittonia. Our major international airport is Darryl Thompson International Airport, please send a representative there where we will pick him/her up and go to our meeting.

As the New Brittonian's had asked, Wriof Kenwyn Frijiop entered a private plane with the flag of the PDFRS on the side.

As the plane approached New Brittonian Airspace and Darryl Thompson International Airport it started to descend.

The Missionary/Wriof came out of the plane and headed towards the main building.

As the New Brittonian's had asked, Wriof Kenwyn Frijiop entered a private plane with the flag of the PDFRS on the side.

As the plane approached New Brittonian Airspace and Darryl Thompson International Airport it started to descend.

The Missionary/Wriof came out of the plane and headed towards the main building.

The first thing that the missionary from Solenial would have noticed about the airport that he was arriving in was the size of it. Darryl Thompson International Airport had over half of a million people arriving a day. After that was the immense amount of people coming, going, and transferring through the flights here.

The Secretary of Zoning, Housing, and Land Management waited at the arrivals section and waited for the person to come.