Aurentinian culture (nsg senate)

[Geilinor]

Dam, oh well....

Though now that i think of it, wr may have a really cool scorpion (as costa suggested). Perhaps a large and poisounous one that tastes good when pickeled?


Edit: after considering deleting my post for beig a bot dumb, i thought of something: has anyone thought what type of cuisine and food we would have?

Mediterranean-style cuisine, with German and British influences. Greek, Italian, and French cuisine also being very popular.

[Potenco]

How about 20%? Also, let's add Baptists at 10%

Baptistry is.....not popular in Europe, its associated with crazy dominionists and Westboro homophobia, you don't find much evangelical Christianity where I come from.

Well your wrong partially above. The Baptists of today are certainly very far from the original European Anabaptists and is closer to a uniquely american brand of christianity that tends to beleive in literal interpretation of the bible. American baptists tend to either be
A. Black Christians (part of the connection between blacks and the south in addition to the early baptists acceptance of former slaves following the civil war)
2.Typical consevative christian, anti gay and anti choice but far from the Westboro Baptist Church (hey are ultra fringe)

[Geilinor]

Baptistry is.....not popular in Europe, its associated with crazy dominionists and Westboro homophobia, you don't find much evangelical Christianity where I come from.

Well your wrong partially above. The Baptists of today are certainly very far from the original European Anabaptists and is closer to a uniquely american brand of christianity that tends to beleive in literal interpretation of the bible. American baptists tend to either be
A. Black Christians (part of the connection between blacks and the south in addition to the early baptists acceptance of former slaves following the civil war)
2.Typical consevative christian, anti gay and anti choice but far from the Westboro Baptist Church (hey are ultra fringe)

In Western Europe, rampant social conservatism is likely what Baptists are seen as promoting. When they think Baptist, they think fringe conservatives.

[Potenco]

Well your wrong partially above. The Baptists of today are certainly very far from the original European Anabaptists and is closer to a uniquely american brand of christianity that tends to beleive in literal interpretation of the bible. American baptists tend to either be
A. Black Christians (part of the connection between blacks and the south in addition to the early baptists acceptance of former slaves following the civil war)
2.Typical consevative christian, anti gay and anti choice but far from the Westboro Baptist Church (hey are ultra fringe)

In Western Europe, rampant social conservatism is likely what Baptists are seen as promoting. When they think Baptist, they think fringe conservatives.

Oh I totally understand. I jsut felt like describing it from an American lens and I though that was what you saw Baptists as entirely.

[Geilinor]

In Western Europe, rampant social conservatism is likely what Baptists are seen as promoting. When they think Baptist, they think fringe conservatives.

Oh I totally understand. I jsut felt like describing it from an American lens and I though that was what you saw Baptists as entirely.

" its associated with crazy dominionists and Westboro homophobia, you don't find much evangelical Christianity where I come from." was The Realm of God's statement.

[Britcan]

For those saying we should have less irreligious people:

Religions of Senators from a quick count:

Irreligious: 31
Catholic: 12
Protestant: 7
Other/non-specified Christian: 6
Buddhism: 3
Confucian: 2
Other: 7

[Old Tyrannia]

For those saying we should have less irreligious people:

Religions of Senators from a quick count:

Irreligious: 31
Catholic: 12
Protestant: 7
Other/non-specified Christian: 6
Buddhism: 3
Confucian: 2
Other: 7

Atheism is often higher among the political class than the general population.

There is no God, the wicked saith.

[Fulflood]

What would be the best universities in Aurentinia? And in certain fields?

Plus, a list of the top 10 largest cities would be nice.

We have the largest 16, as per a little bit of working out between me, Hippostania and Great Nepal in the forum lobby a few days ago:

1. Leishaagen (5,227,000) - NATIONAL CAPITAL
2. Katrinësborg (3,471,000) - PROVINCIAL CAPITAL (PC)
3. Harstelvoor (2,862,000) - PC
4. Singëlen (2,626,000)
5. Eswelle (2,421,000) - PC
6. Weilënze (1,649,000) - PC
7. Söndal (1,380,000) - PC
8. Sant-Kläüdia (1,177,000)
9. Sant-Johannesborg (941,000) - PC
10. Nüvelfoort (923,000) - PC
11. Sant-Jülia (819,000) - PC
12. Vedersid (692,000) - PC
13. Rökinsmünd (655,000) - PC
14. Emmelo (604,000) - PC
15. Sant-Elmospoort (596,000)
16. Röhelborg (547,000)

They're open to a little bit of debate. To start off, I'll say I think Harstelvoor should be smaller and Sant-Jülia should be bigger, to decentralise the population from the Leishaagen area. So maybe somewhere around 2.5m for St.-J and 1.1m for Harstelvoor. I'd also like to see Singëlen reduced by 1m, to about 1.6m. I won't add these, because they're just my opinion, but more thoughts on the matter would be welcome.

Here's the map. A bill making it official is in the queue.

[Britcan]

For those saying we should have less irreligious people:

Atheism is often higher among the political class than the general population.

There is no God, the wicked saith.

I'm pretty sure that none of the US senators are atheists and not many MPs.

[Napkiraly]

What would be the best universities in Aurentinia? And in certain fields?

Plus, a list of the top 10 largest cities would be nice.

We have the largest 16, as per a little bit of working out between me, Hippostania and Great Nepal in the forum lobby a few days ago:

1. Leishaagen (5,227,000) - NATIONAL CAPITAL
2. Katrinësborg (3,471,000) - PROVINCIAL CAPITAL (PC)
3. Harstelvoor (2,862,000) - PC
4. Singëlen (2,626,000)
5. Eswelle (2,421,000) - PC
6. Weilënze (1,649,000) - PC
7. Söndal (1,380,000) - PC
8. Sant-Kläüdia (1,177,000)
9. Sant-Johannesborg (941,000) - PC
10. Nüvelfoort (923,000) - PC
11. Sant-Jülia (819,000) - PC
12. Vedersid (692,000) - PC
13. Rökinsmünd (655,000) - PC
14. Emmelo (604,000) - PC
15. Sant-Elmospoort (596,000)
16. Röhelborg (547,000)

They're open to a little bit of debate. To start off, I'll say I think Harstelvoor should be smaller and Sant-Jülia should be bigger, to decentralise the population from the Leishaagen area. So maybe somewhere around 2.5m for St.-J and 1.1m for Harstelvoor. I'd also like to see Singëlen reduced by 1m, to about 1.6m. I won't add these, because they're just my opinion, but more thoughts on the matter would be welcome.

Here's the map. A bill making it official is in the queue.

;-; No Grünfels?

[Old Tyrannia]

Atheism is often higher among the political class than the general population.

There is no God, the wicked saith.

I'm pretty sure that none of the US senators are atheists and not many MPs.

The US is much more religious than Europe, though. As for MPs, if you're talking about British MPs, I don't think that's the case.

[Britcan]

I'm pretty sure that none of the US senators are atheists and not many MPs.

The US is much more religious than Europe, though. As for MPs, if you're talking about British MPs, I don't think that's the case.

About 20% of the US is irreligious and no senators are publicly atheists. I don't know of any British MPs who claim to be atheists. I know some aren't religious but it's erroneous to say that atheism is higher among politicians.

[Fulflood]

The US is much more religious than Europe, though. As for MPs, if you're talking about British MPs, I don't think that's the case.

About 20% of the US is irreligious and no senators are publicly atheists. I don't know of any British MPs who claim to be atheists. I know some aren't religious but it's erroneous to say that atheism is higher among politicians.

Nick Clegg is an atheist according to Wikipedia. To be honest, most politicians in the UK seem to be fairly private about their religious beliefs, probably for fear of alienating voters.

[Geilinor]

About 20% of the US is irreligious and no senators are publicly atheists. I don't know of any British MPs who claim to be atheists. I know some aren't religious but it's erroneous to say that atheism is higher among politicians.

Nick Clegg is an atheist according to Wikipedia. To be honest, most politicians in the UK seem to be fairly private about their religious beliefs, probably for fear of alienating voters.

Personally, I don't care about a politician's religion as long as they don't wave it in their opponents' faces, I agree with their policies, and they're good people in general. Their personal religion is certainly not my first concern, and I hope it becomes more like that.

[The Realm of God]

Baptistry is.....not popular in Europe, its associated with crazy dominionists and Westboro homophobia, you don't find much evangelical Christianity where I come from.

Well your wrong partially above. The Baptists of today are certainly very far from the original European Anabaptists and is closer to a uniquely american brand of christianity that tends to beleive in literal interpretation of the bible. American baptists tend to either be
A. Black Christians (part of the connection between blacks and the south in addition to the early baptists acceptance of former slaves following the civil war)
2.Typical consevative christian, anti gay and anti choice but far from the Westboro Baptist Church (hey are ultra fringe)

I know, since I've moved to America I've met actual Baptists, what I'm stating is a very widespread European stereotype.

[Geilinor]

Well your wrong partially above. The Baptists of today are certainly very far from the original European Anabaptists and is closer to a uniquely american brand of christianity that tends to beleive in literal interpretation of the bible. American baptists tend to either be
A. Black Christians (part of the connection between blacks and the south in addition to the early baptists acceptance of former slaves following the civil war)
2.Typical consevative christian, anti gay and anti choice but far from the Westboro Baptist Church (hey are ultra fringe)

I know, since I've moved to America I've met actual Baptists, what I'm stating is a very widespread European stereotype.

I think we should leave the religion stats where they are for now. I have a cuisine proposal near the top of the page, if anyone wants to help me come up with some typical dishes.

[Glasgia]

Dam, oh well....

Though now that i think of it, wr may have a really cool scorpion (as costa suggested). Perhaps a large and poisounous one that tastes good when pickeled?


Edit: after considering deleting my post for beig a bot dumb, i thought of something: has anyone thought what type of cuisine and food we would have?

Mediterranean-style cuisine, with German and British influences. Greek, Italian, and French cuisine also being very popular.

Mediterranean with German and British influences? Sausage and fetta cheese anyone? On second thoughts, don't let the kids see that.

I think our cuisine should be quite similiar to North Italian in many ways then. Tyrol might be a good region to look at for Germanic/Italian cuisine. Polenta, spech and goulash could be good things to develop into our own varieties.

[Glasgia]

What do people think of a minor insurgency against the British from about Napoleonic times and onwards. If Napoleon, knowing his troops were being beaten back by the British in Aurentina, authorised the arming of various locals in order to create an anti-British insurgency. This initial unrest tied down security forces well into the 19th century and allowed the creation fo other militias hich survived on a minor scale until today. This would explain the amount of paramilitaries as insurgents who have come out of hiding.

[Maklohi Vai]

What do people think of a minor insurgency against the British from about Napoleonic times and onwards. If Napoleon, knowing his troops were being beaten back by the British in Aurentina, authorised the arming of various locals in order to create an anti-British insurgency. This initial unrest tied down security forces well into the 19th century and allowed the creation fo other militias hich survived on a minor scale until today. This would explain the amount of paramilitaries as insurgents who have come out of hiding.

Sounds like an interesting idea. Go for it.

[Britcan]

What do people think of a minor insurgency against the British from about Napoleonic times and onwards. If Napoleon, knowing his troops were being beaten back by the British in Aurentina, authorised the arming of various locals in order to create an anti-British insurgency. This initial unrest tied down security forces well into the 19th century and allowed the creation fo other militias hich survived on a minor scale until today. This would explain the amount of paramilitaries as insurgents who have come out of hiding.

That's plausible.

[Diopolis]

What do people think of a minor insurgency against the British from about Napoleonic times and onwards. If Napoleon, knowing his troops were being beaten back by the British in Aurentina, authorised the arming of various locals in order to create an anti-British insurgency. This initial unrest tied down security forces well into the 19th century and allowed the creation fo other militias hich survived on a minor scale until today. This would explain the amount of paramilitaries as insurgents who have come out of hiding.

I was thinking something more like the IRA in Ireland, but sure.

[Byzantium Imperial]

What do people think of a minor insurgency against the British from about Napoleonic times and onwards. If Napoleon, knowing his troops were being beaten back by the British in Aurentina, authorised the arming of various locals in order to create an anti-British insurgency. This initial unrest tied down security forces well into the 19th century and allowed the creation fo other militias hich survived on a minor scale until today. This would explain the amount of paramilitaries as insurgents who have come out of hiding.

Indeed believable.

[New Waterford]

Wejs Vaar in hömmel,
tejn naame sent hëligät;
tejn koningdom kööme;
tejn wëns sente fëeret,
öm Ërd, els in hömmel.
Gëive os wejs daglig brödt däsdag,
en vergëve os wejs skulden,
els wej vergëve wejs skuldejöörëeren,
en nëttä före os intör versöking,
aben späre os her keül.
(Voor de koningdom, de makt en de härlighaid sent jüre,
nü en herältiid.)
Amen.
The above is the Lord's Prayer in Aurentine, including the doxology in parentheses.

[Geilinor]

Mediterranean-style cuisine, with German and British influences. Greek, Italian, and French cuisine also being very popular.

Mediterranean with German and British influences? Sausage and fetta cheese anyone? On second thoughts, don't let the kids see that.

I think our cuisine should be quite similiar to North Italian in many ways then. Tyrol might be a good region to look at for Germanic/Italian cuisine. Polenta, spech and goulash could be good things to develop into our own varieties.

I said Mediterranean with German and British influences because those are the main things Aurentine culture has been shaped by. We also had Roman and Greek influences. I have no idea what kind of food we'll turn out with, having diverse contact from many places in Europe.

[Diopolis]

I put up a poll to determine if Aurentina should have a warm(relationship oriented) or cold(task oriented) culture. Please vote, and then it'll go into the OP.