"In the true faith are we united, and in it we find salvation together."(Saint Harald the Pious)
Mission
In order to save the vile sinners of the world from the eternal damnation that would otherwise await their foul souls the Scandinvan Catholic Church has hereby decided to increase it efforts to preach the one true Faith to the uncivilized wretches which currently compromise the majority of the world's population.
We, the true believes who are in communion with the Doomani Church, do hereby declare that all people who seek to convert need only to contact us.
Ten Commandments
1. I am the LORD your God. You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not murder.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.
Organization
In accordance with the ancient laws of our Church, and acknowledging the supremacy of the Doomani Pope, the leadership structure shall be determined by using the following divisions. The Scandivnan Patriarch, whom is elected by the Assembly of the noble Scandinvan Cardinals, is the supreme leader of the Scandinvan Catholic Church in matters relating to dogma. Then there are National Primates are elected by a national conclave of Cardinals, or appointed by the Patriarch in the event a conclave of Cardinals cannot be assembled greater then a dozen, whom govern their policies of their Church that do not contradict the central doctrines of the Church. The Cardinals of each nation are either appointed by (in descending order) their nation's Primate, the Patriarch, or by the nation's Bishops; Cardinals are responsible for the maintenance and spiritual regulation of their allotted Churches. Bishops, whom are appointed in ascending order from the ranks, are in charge of apprenticing new Priests, as well as assigning them, and for carrying out Confirmations. Priests, whose appointment is highlighted earlier, are responsible for individual Churches, Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, 1st Communions, and Confessions.
The current Patriarch is Thomas III.
Sacraments
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacraments ... lic_Church
Doctrine
Abortion
"It is murder plain and simple." (Patriarch Erasmus the Wise)
Afterlife
“While those who are pious will be rewarded and those who are tainted we will be punished, we must not forget that the Bible proscribes no exact punishment for one’s reward/punishment. Therefore we must realize that it is not our place to entertain any sort of notion what awaits us in the next life. We must merely remember that the best to do is to remain true to the Bible and not stray from it. And we should leave any eternal judgment to God.” (Patriarch Paul IV anu David ap Erid)
Apostasy
“There is no mercy in this world, or the next, for those who turn away from God.” (Saint Gregory, Redeemer of Vismer)
Biblical Interpretation
“My brothers and sisters, our faith is founded upon a single moral. A strict interpretation of the Bible. We understand, unlike so many others, that it is not our place to interpret the holy words written by the Prophets and Apostles. We know that the only true method to understand and follow the Bible is to rely on Scripture in our daily lives. By our understanding of the Bible do we find strength. The strength that we need to live our lives, the strength we need to defend the Faith, and the strength we need to save the world.” (Patriarch Daniel III anu Gerald ap Erida)
Capitalism
“The only doctrine that is truly capability with Christianity is capitalism. For only in capitalism does one find an economic system that allows for the freedom that Christ sought to ensure for every one of his follows and is one also capable of seeing the need for the most essential right of all, property rights. For in the Old Testament and New Testament is there a consistent call for people to respect the rights of all true believers to own property freely. Any claim to the contrary is nothing more than a parasite attempting to corrupt the truths of the Bible for their own gain.” (Patriarch Prester II anu Louis ap Valdra)
Courtesans/Sex Slaves
“My brothers, the Bible gives the followers of God the right to bed any heathen woman, as they have denied the existence of the one true God they are not given the rights due to women who follow Christ. Therefore do with them as you see fit and produce children. As it is the right thing to do, for it is a sin to allow any fertile woman, who has not taken vows, to go to waste and it is an even greater sin to allow her children to be brought up without the light of God in their lives.” (Patriarch Leo anu Alex ap Jogason)
Herectics
“There is only the one true Church and one true doctrine, all those outside the true Church are heretics and worthy of only your pity. But do not hate them for what they are for only God can judge those heretics who have not been given the chance to walk down the one true path.” (Patriarch Alexander anu Gerald ap Val)
Monarchism
"In a world which extols the benefits of mob rule and demagogies we stand against the tide. We realize that the individual is the ultimate decider of their own fate and any links he has to others are forged solely from blood, common morals, and honor. Democracies inherently deny that principle, suggesting the falsehood that everyone is responsible for everyone by denying you self hood. In lieu of this we must realize that a monarchy is the only type of government advocated by the Almighty Lord. Through apostolic succession and the example of King David do we learn that God intended for his chosen peoples to be governed by a ruler. Indeed God does elevate certain bloodlines over others, such as seen by the fact Jesus was born to the blessed line of David." (Patriarch Simon III)
Race
“The races of the world do surely vary in ability, but color is not an attribute which automatically determines the intellectual capabilities of a person. As there are certain dark people who have found God and thus have been favored by him. This has led to them developing more powerful minds which place them on a level that is essentially equal with other people who are part of the true Faith. Yet, they are the exception rather than the rule. For the dark folk of this world are, for the most part, degenerates lacking the ability to even govern themselves. Therefore it is our duty to God, and to them, to civilize them and bring them the one true faith.” (Patriarch Saul VII anu Winston ap Indro)
Salvation
“There are many paths to heaven, but all of them are paved with sweat and blood. As Jesus suffered for our sins, we must suffer for our own sins if we wish to atone for them.” (Saint Crispin, The Crusader)
Slavery
“The Bible condones slavery, and it encourages us to seek out slaves from amongst those evil nations which threaten the integrity of our own, or attack the Faith. Once you hold an enemy as your slave they and all their descendents belong to you and your children; they are yours to use as you see fit.” (Patriarch Louis II anu Fehalf ap Nerugrad)
Slave Treatment
“Your slaves are your property so discipline them when they misbehave or disobey you in any way you see fit. But do not punish them for things they have not done or were incapable of preventing. As you are their keeper and your relationship with them is one blessed by God; for you are there to protect them from the call of Satan and from the weaknesses that are inherent in their kind.” (Saint Matthew the Kind)
Socialism/Communism
“Why the altruistic parasites will do their best to use the Bible to justify their foul system of governance and tyranny we, as true followers of the Bible, must realize that whatever conclusion they come to would be an inherently illogical and sinful one. Socialism is the very definition of sin and failure. A failure that deems them estranged from all reason and God.” (Patriarch Edmund the Wise)
War
“When you slay an enemy is it murder? It is wrong to punish the wicked for what they do? Are we not fit to perform God’s justice upon? No. We to kill an enemy it is not murder, when you punish or discipline the afoul of the Earth you are fulfilling God’s will, and when you execute the heretic or heathen you are merely ensuring that they will not pollute the world with their sin any longer. So when you are in battle, remember that you are acting in the service of God and you need not fear anything in this world or the next.” (Patriarch John V)
Global Population
1. The Scandinvan Empire: 7.25 Billion
2. The Empire of Ralkovia: 120 Million
3. Wanderjar: 110 Million
4. Polska Rzczpolspolita: 570 Million
5. Silver Beach: 560 Million
Disclaimer
We are not responsible for any lynchings, implements, murders, beatings, threats, arsons, robberies, holy wars, or other unpleasant things done on behalf of the Scandinvan Catholic Church, even if we were the ones to order/encourage it.
OOC: Still a bit of a work in progress.
