The National Faith Census [OPEN]

by **Great Nortend** » Sat Dec 29, 2018 12:20 am

by **Neukurland** » Sat Dec 29, 2018 8:13 am

by **Geldria** » Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:13 am

by **Kroraine** » Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:35 am

Official Name of Nation: Democratic Republic of Kroraine
Nation's Population: 21,815,815
Official Religion of Nation: State non-theism
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Christianity in Your Nation:
Number of Christians: ~< 220,000 individuals (approximately 1% of the population)
Religion's Influence:
The Christian minority is, while minuscule, of great historical importance; Christian missionaries from Sweden and Scotland as well as Christian converts were the first to promote widespread literacy in the early 20th century among the Kroraini people. Of particular importance were Scottish missionary George W. Hunter, who developed the Kroraini Latin Alphabet from his knowledge of Sanksrit, and Turkish Christian convert Johannes Avetaranian.

In modern Kroraine, Christians are not prevalent in society nor are they particularly acknowledged. Many are not aware of their presence, and many Kroraini Christians practice their faith privately or secretly. Most are Lutheran (owing to the influence of the Swedish missions) but a Russian Orthodox community exists as well.

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Islam in Your Nation:
Number of Muslims: 6,108,428 (approximately 28% of the population)
Religion's Influence:
Islam has historically been very prevalent in the southern part of the country, particularly around the cities of Kashgar and Khotan. While Muslims make up less than 1/3 of the overall population, they are easily the largest cohesive religious community, as most who are identified as Buddhists or Traditional Religionists are either agnostic, irreligious, or simply professed atheists. Historically, most Muslims were Ashʿari Sunnis, but modern Kroraini Muslims generally consider themselves to be non-denominational or liberal/progressive Muslims.

The First Kroraini Republic, the first independent Kroraini state in the modern era which existed for a brief period in 1933-1934, was a Sunni Islamic republic. Due to Islamic influence, the Kroraini language was historically written with Perso-Arabic script rather than Brahmi Script in the southwestern part of modern Kroraine.

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Hinduism in Your Nation:
Number of Hindus: 449 (approximately 0.002% of the population)
Religion's Influence:
Hinduism exists as an almost negligible minority, with less than 1,000 adherents, almost all of which are descendants of Hindu merchants who settled in the 1890s. Despite this, historical contact between Kroraini and South Asian cultures has resulted in some cultural syncretism — perhaps the most notable result being the celebration of Diwali in Kroraine.

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Buddhism in Your Nation:
Number of Buddhists: ~15,480,000 (approximately 71% of the population)
Religion's Influence:
On the whole, Buddhism is the largest religion in Kroraine by number of self-identified practitioners, and Buddhist influence is highly visible in the culture on the whole. The majority of historical Kroraini writings are Buddhist theological manuscripts, and the historical script used to write Old Kroraini was a Brahmic script brought by Buddhist teachers. This also influenced the adoption of Devanagari script for the modern Kroraini language (losing out narrowly to a related Buddhist script, Tibetan).

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Kroraini Folk Religion:
Number of Traditional Religionists: ~10-15,000,000? (no official count; overlaps with other religions)
Religion's Influence:
Kroraini folk religion and beliefs are in the modern day largely syncretic with Buddhism and Islam — elements of ancestor worship, local deity cultism, Daoism, and totemism have become ingrained in modern Kroraini practices of the major religions.

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Secularism in Your Nation:
Number of Secularists: no official count
Secularism's Influence:
All residents of Kroraine are counted into a religious grouping, whether they are active practitioners or not — most Buddhists, however, are not particularly religious or irreligious.

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Atheism in Your Nation:
Number of Atheists: no official count
Atheism's Influence:
The government of Kroraine is officially non-theist, and many who self-identify as Buddhists/Traditional Religionists on the census are convinced atheists. Atheism is counted under Traditional Religion/Buddhism for simplicity.

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by **Nawawi** » Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:03 pm

by **A m e n r i a** » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:25 am

Official Name of Nation: Empire of Amenria
Nation's Population:5,172,434,184
Official Religion of Nation: Sunni Islam
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Christianity in Your Nation: Christianity came to Asia around the 7th century when Nestorians began converting the Mongols. It then spread to the Chinese during the Tang Dynasty.
Number of Christians: 724,140,786
Religion's Influence: Medium. Christianity is the most influential minority religion, partially thanks to it being Abrahamic and Amenria's relation with the Vatican.
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Islam in Your Nation: Considering that Adam was Muslim and that he met Eve near our lands, it is highly possible that the third or fourth generations of humans came to Asia and became few of the first Muslims here.
Number of Muslims: 2844838801
Religion's Influence: Very high. It's the state religion of Amenria, after all.
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Hinduism in Your Nation: Hinduism was founded in the southernmost state of Amenria in 200 BC. During the first half of the 21st century, it was the world's third largest religion. Following Cheonsa's ascension in WWIII, however, it began to lose popularity as more people converted into Islam.
Number of Hindus: 1,293,108,546
Religion's Influence: Medium-Low. Though Hinduism has its own place in the Religious Council and has laws that apply to only them, their influence in everyday life is relatively low. Their concepts show up in popular culture every once in a while, and a superheroine named Snow White names her mutant creations based on the realms of existence in Hindu beliefs.
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Buddhism in Your Nation: Like Hinduism, Buddhism is also native to Amenria, founded in South Asia around 4th century BC.
Number of Buddhists: 155,173,026
Religion's Influence: Medium-low. Despite the small number of Buddhists, its widespread teachings all over the continent continue to influence our people's culture to this very day, with some provinces in Nusantara being mainly Buddhists. Part of their teachings in dealing with the supernatural are even practiced by the military in taking down ghosts.
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Shintoism in Your Nation: Founded in Japan, once lands belonging to Amenria but now to Ascion, Shintoism began in 6th century.
Number of Shintos: 17,241,447
Religion's Influence: Low. The people of Kyushu, one of Amenria's states, still practice some Shinto traditions, such as donating money to shrines, but they don't really believe in the religion itself, instead being either Buddhists, Muslims, or Christians.
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Secularism in Your Nation: Secularism, like atheism, was common in Asia in the first half of the 21st century, before Amenria was founded, due to some governments actively reducing religion's place in societies and the actions of hypocritical fundamentalists. Following WWIII, however, many secularists and atheists alike were cured thanks to witnessing the miracle of salvation against the Devil.
Number of Secularists: Very low
Secularism's Influence: Very low, with secularists being seen as ridiculous at best and insane at worst.
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Atheism in Your Nation: Atheism was common before Amenria was founded, with the millions suffering from it. This number has reduced following Amenria's founding, as those who suffers from it are being taken to asylums by the government, hoping they could be cured. Those who cannot be cured are kept there where they cannot spread their madness and harm society.
Number of Atheists: Very low.
Atheism's Influence: Very low to nonexistent.
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by **Frievolk** » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:43 am

Official Name of Nation: The Frievolker Empire
Nation's Population: 213,050,134
Official Religion of Nation: The United Nederstjil Christian Church
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Christianity in Your Nation: Christianity came to The Low Countries with the influence of the Roman Empire, and with the pagans eradicated or converted, by the 7th century Christianity was almost homogeneously the religious of the Low Countries.
Number of Christians: 43.39% in Total (92,442,453)
Religion's Influence: Technically speaking, Christianity is the "official religion" of the Empire. In truth however, its influence is limited, and its adherents have slowly become agnostic, atheist, or converted otherwise. It still has a great deal of secularized effect in Nederstjil and Frievolker culture.
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Islam in Your Nation: Islam is native only to the Aden and Kuwait Dominions. The majority of its adherents in the other regions of the Empire are there by conversion or by immigration.
Number of Muslims: 5.23% in total (11,142,522)
Religion's Influence: Islam is in truth a dying religion both in the Empire and worldwide. Its adherents are victim of aggression by various Imperial Powers and many of its countries also are highly unstable. The recent rise of terrorism based on this religion has only made it more of an International Pariah.
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Hinduism in Your Nation: Hinduism is not very popular in the Empire, and most of its adherents are immigrants.
Number of Hindus: less than 0.03% (total population unknown)
Religion's Influence: It has almost no influence in the nation, culturally or politically.
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Buddhism in Your Nation: Buddhism is not very popular in the Empire, and most of its adherents are immigrants
Number of Buddhists: less than 0.03% (total population unknown)
Religion's Influence: It has almost no influence in the nation, culturally or politically.
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Pagan/Native Religions in Your Nation: The Empire being a multicontinental, secular State, a great number of native, polytheistic religions exist. The majority are African and Middle Eastern ethnic religions, though Zoroastrianism and North-German paganism are also very popular.
Number of adherents to Pagan/Native Religions: 16.5% in Total (35,323,711)
Religion's Influence: North-German Paganism has had its influence on the Nederstjil culture ever since early middle ages, and there are many who believe much of Christian mythos come from Zoroastrian beliefs, but the other forms of paganism are only influential to their own regions, and even then only culturally.
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Judaism in Your Nation: Jews have a relatively high population in the Empire. Judaism, as the origin of Christian faith, also has a history in the Empire, even though many Jews were victims of aggression, especially before the creation of Frievolk as a state.
Number of Jews: 7.06% in Total (15,041,339)
Religion's Influence: Judaism is the origin of most Judeo-Christian beliefs, which in turn culturally influence the Empire as a whole.
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Atheism in Your Nation: Atheism and Agnosticism (Irreligion) are a quickly and rapidly rising trend, especially among the younger generations.
Number of Atheists: 24.32% in Total (51,813,792)
Atheism's Influence: While the Empire has an "official religion", it has been, in truth, legally and politically secular in most ways since early 1900s.
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by **Holy Marsh** » Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:02 am

by **Arthropol** » Mon Dec 31, 2018 8:59 pm

Official Name of Nation: Kingdom of Arthropol
Nation's Population: approx. 72 000 000
Official Religion of Nation: Secularism
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Christianity in Your Nation: Christianity was historically the dominant religion in Arthropol, especially Catholic Christianity, but this is no longer the case. However, Catholicism is still the religion of the Royal Family.
Number of Christians: approx. 30%
Religion's Influence: Historically very high, now low to medium
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Islam in Your Nation: Islam was historically only practiced in Arthropolian colonies, but recently, there have been more immigrants from Islamic countries, and a rise in Islam percentages.
Number of Muslims: approx. 4%
Religion's Influence: Low
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Hinduism in Your Nation: Hinduism is rare in Arthropol, and has never really been very common, due to low immigration from Hindu areas
Number of Hindus: Less than 1%
Religion's Influence: None to Very Low
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Buddhism in Your Nation: Like Hinduism, Buddism has never really been very common, but is slightly more common than Hinduism.
Number of Buddhists: Less than 1%
Religion's Influence: None to Very Low
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Secularism in Your Nation: Secularism is considered an ideology, or part of an ideology, not a religion
Number of Secularists: 100%, Secularism is enshrined in the Constitution of Arthropol, and all citizens are considered secular citizens of Arthropol above all factors, like man or woman, rich or poor, ethnicity, or religion
Secularism's Influence: Very High. Secularism influences all part of life. For example, the government is not allowed to fund religious groups in any way, except for the Catholic Royal Family. It is a core Arthropolian belief that freedom from religion through Laïcité, or Arthropolian Secularism, is more important that freedom of religion. For example, people are not allowed to display religious symbols like a Christian cross or Muslim headwear in public buildings like public schools or government buildings, with the sole exception of educational purposes. The government mandates equality of religion, with all religions being viewed as equal, under a secular government. However, religious influences still persist in daily life, like the Catholic holidays observed by most. It is due to secular policy that we do not have precise numbers for religions - all are viewed as equal, and the government is not allowed to take data pertaining to religion.
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Atheism in Your Nation: Atheism was rare before the turn of the 20th Century, but atheism rates have shot up ever since. Now it is the most common religion in Arthropol
Number of Atheists: approx. 55%
Atheism's Influence: Medium
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Suggestion to improve this thread: None, good thread idea

by **The Legion of the Shadow** » Mon Dec 31, 2018 9:14 pm

by **Seanesia** » Mon Dec 31, 2018 9:33 pm

Official Name of Nation:
Nation's Population: 46.71 million
Official Religion of Nation: None (Secularism)
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Christianity in Your Nation: Christianity was spread by the western influence in Seanesia. Most of the Christians in Seanesia are those with foreign ancestry.
Number of Christians: approx. 20%
Religion's Influence: Historically low, now medium
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Islam in Your Nation: Islam is the dominant religion in Seanesia. Historically spread to the nation by merchants from the Arabic countries, Islam quickly spread over the years by the clerics. Today, Islam stands as the largest religion in terms of population and worship places. Seanesian muslims are non-denominational muslims.
Number of Muslims: approx. 60%
Religion's Influence: Historically low to medium, now high
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Hinduism in Your Nation: Hinduism is the first religion practiced in Seanesia by the proto-kingdoms of Seanesia. Now rarely practiced as most of Hindus and Buddhas in the past converted to Islam.
Number of Hindus: approx. 5%
Religion's Influence: Historically high, now very low
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Buddhism in Your Nation: Buddhism is also one of the first religion practiced in Seanesia by the proto-kingdoms of Seanesia. Now rarely practiced as most of Hindus and Buddhas in the past converted to Islam.
Number of Buddhists: approx. 3%
Religion's Influence: Historically high, now very low
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Sunda Wiwitan in Your Nation: Sunda Wiwitan is a religion originated in the land of Seanesia. Historically it was suppressed by Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic kingdoms, while later after the independence, with no more suppresion from the majority, the religion quickly spread and became one of the major religion in Seanesia.
Number of Sunda Wiwitan: approx. 12%
Religion's Influence: Historically very low, now low to medium
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Secularism in Your Nation: Secularism is considered as an ideology. Not a religion.
Number of Secularists: approx. 90% of the population endorses secularism. It is also enshrined in the National Constitution. All citizens are considered secular citizens above all factors.
Secularism's Influence: Very high. Although secularism is very high, the government has a ministry of religion, controlling all religion in Seanesia with separate institutions controlling each religion. All citizens view religion as a private life and shall not interfere with politics, government, social life and work. Freedom of religion is enforced, and one cannot endorse his/her own religion to the others.

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Agnosticism in Your Nation: Atheism is almost non-existent, but Agnosticism exists, and rising.
Number of Agnostics: approx. 2%
Agnosticism Influence: very low
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by **Trinadaed** » Tue Jan 01, 2019 11:20 am

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by **Lesser Trinadaed** » Tue Jan 01, 2019 11:27 am

by **St Ignatius** » Tue Jan 01, 2019 6:42 pm

Official Name of Nation: Kingdom of St. Ignatius'
Nation's Population: 7,885,950
Official Religion of Nation: Roman Catholicism
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Christianity in Your Nation:
Number of Christians: 6,703,057
Religion's Influence: Significant. The native population was heavily evangelised by Spanish Catholic missionaries, Catholic social teaching is an important part of the history of Ignatian politics, and 67.4% of the population consider themselves Roman Catholics. Additionally, many schools in the country are operated with the help of the Catholic and Methodist churches. The Catholic Church continues to be the state religion and all monarchs are required to be Catholics, however the constitution provides freedom of religion for all residents, and this is respected.
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Islam in Your Nation:
Number of Muslims: 98,000
Religion's Influence: Minimal, only really active within immigrant communities.
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Hinduism in Your Nation:
Number of Hindus: 55,100
Religion's Influence: Minimal, only really active within immigrant communities.
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Buddhism in Your Nation:
Number of Buddhists: 134,000
Religion's Influence: Buddhism is practised by members of the ethnic Chinese community and some other more recent immigrant groups, although its influence outside of those communities is minimal and Buddhists tend to keep their religious observance personal.
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Judaism in Your Nation: (If Applicable)
Number of Jews: (If Applicable) 137,000
Religion's Influence: (If Applicable) Despite being small in numbers, the Ignatian Jewish community is very active, particularly in the capital Villa Española and are well integrated into society.
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Secularism in Your Nation: (If Applicable)
Number of Secularists: (If Applicable) N/A
Secularism's Influence: (If Applicable) Despite being an officially Catholic state, freedom of religion is constitutionally guaranteed and there has been a relative decline in religious observance in the country. However, only 16% of the population would describe themselves as irreligious.
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Atheism in Your Nation: (If Applicable)
Number of Atheists: (If Applicable) 710,100
Atheism's Influence: (If Applicable) While religious observance has declined in relative terms, and secular ideals such as support for same-sex marriage and adoption and women in the workplace are supported by a majority of the population, self-described Atheists only make up about 10% of the population. There has been no Atheist Prime Ministers and few cabinet ministers. Atheist influence is somewhat negligible.
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by **Kyneland** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:12 am

Official Name of Nation: Heathen Kingdom of Kyneland
Nation's Population: 318,300
Official Religion of Nation: Germanic Heathenry
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Christianity in Your Nation: Christianity is not an “accepted” religion in Kynish society. Many attempts have been made by missionaries and governments to Christianise the Kynish people. These attempts have been in vain, and has only damaged Christianity’s status in Kyneland. It is viewed as a threat to our culture and identity, and so it is rejected and discriminated against.
Number of Christians: 15% of the population (47,745) are Christians. These numbers are on a downwards trend, as Christianity is becoming taboo amongst our people and there are fewer Christians in Kyneland every year.
Religion's Influence: Christianity has no influence in Kynish politics or government. All Christian organisations are taxed and monitored for proselytism. Organisations that explicitly aim to Christianise the heathens are banned from the country.
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Islam in Your Nation: Islam is viewed as a threat to Kyneland and its way of life. It is considered a foreign death cult and has a bad reputation in Kyneland. Muslims are discriminated against in legal affairs and general society, and the government has made it plainly clear that Islam is not welcome.
Number of Muslims: 0.7% of the population (2,228) are Muslims. Any new Muslim migrants are monitored closely, and the internment rate of Muslims is high. The Kynisg government is believed to be planning an outright expulsion of Muslims from the country, much like what the King of Spain did to the Jews.
Religion's Influence: Islam has very little influence in society. There is only 1 mosque in the entire country, and no new mosques are allowed to be built. Muslims are discriminated against by the law and people.
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Judaism in Your Nation: Judaism is seen as the progenitor to Christianity and Islam. It isn’t very popular and is not viewed nicely. Its adherents fave discrimination by Kynish persons on a similar but lesser scale than Christians or Muslims.
Number of Jews: Unknown; the number of Jews is too small to count towards anything.
Religion's Influence: Judaism has no noticeable effect on Kynish society.
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Hinduism in Your Nation: Hinduism’s effect on Kyneland is tiny. It is heard of only on television, in books and in political journals. There isn’t a noticeable following of Hinduism in Kyneland.
Number of Hindus: Unknown; the number of Hindus in Kyneland is unknown and there aren’t any signs of it.
Religion's Influence: Hinduism has no influence on Kynish society.
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Buddhism in Your Nation: Much like Hinduism, Buddhism is relatively unknown of in Kyneland. However, it is respected by those who do know of it.
Number of Buddhists: Unknown; the number of Buddhists is unknown and too small to count to anything.
Religion's Influence: Buddhism has a minuscule amount of influence. Most of it is in meditation and other eastern practices that have become popular amongst the youth.
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Germanic Heathenry in Your Nation: Germanic or Kynish Heathenry is the state religion of Kyneland. It is a reformed variation of ancient Norse paganism, and Kynish culture was practically shaped by it. Heathens enjoy full status and all the benefits of Kynish society.
Number of Heathens: 235,542 people or 74% of the Kynish population are heathens.
Religion's Influence: Kynish society is hugely influenced by heathenry. It is prevalent in law, culture, language, government, and more. Huge rituals and rites are relatively common, and many Kynish take pride in the fact they’re the last Heathen European country. It is openly endorsed by the government and the King himself is a practicing Heathen; he is also the leader of the faith.
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Secularism in Your Nation: Secularism is somewhat followed by some Kynish persons. Those who are secular include agnostics and atheists who want a separation of government and religion. It is heathenry’s primary counterpart after Christianity.
Number of Secularists: 7% of the population (22,281) are secular, and this includes agnostics and atheists.
Secularism's Influence: More than a few parties promote secularism and it is generally a popular idea for some.
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Atheism in Your Nation: Atheism is generally widespread in Kyneland, and they’re included with agnostics under the “Irreligious” demographic category.
Number of Atheists: Relatively unknown, as 7% of the population declare themselves to be irreligious but not atheist or agnostic.
Atheism's Influence: Multiple parties endorse or promote atheism. The Communist Party of Kyneland promotes state atheism.
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Suggestion to improve this thread: I recommend the inclusion of Judaism.

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by **Bunkaiia** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:36 am

Official Name of Nation: Gohulian Republic of Bunkaiia
Nation's Population: 4.937.026
Official Religion of Nation: Mazdakite Zurvanism(a.k.a. Dushidinism), Pushpambara Jainism, Judaism, Safiloavan Fomba-Gasy
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Christianity in Your Nation: Catholicism, Protestantism, Nestorianism, Miaphysite
Number of Christians: 68.467
Religion's Influence: Low-Medium.
Generally adhered to be the immigrants from East Africa, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Historically, the Portuguese, Dutch, and Socotran Nestorians all played a part in establishing a Christian presence on the island but have since then slowly dwindled.
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Islam in Your Nation: Ibadi, Sufi, Shia, Sunni
Number of Muslims: 146.810
Religion's Influence: Medium.
Many nearby nations are Islamic in nature, but the native cultural acceptance of nudity, gender equality, sexual freedom, and prominent narcotic use has made Bunkaiia less appealing for the more devout and ardent Muslims. Most Muslims come from Somalia, East Africa, Comoros, the Maldives, Oman, Yemen, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Iran.
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Hinduism in Your Nation: Shaktism, Smartism, Vaishnavism
Number of Hindus: 88.231
Religion's Influence: Low-Medium.
Historically, India played a massive role in establishing early trade networks but Hindus generally played second fiddle compared to the Dravidian Jains, which really dominated the trade between the nations.
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Buddhism in Your Nation: Theravada, Mahayana
Number of Buddhists: 14.251
Religion's Influence: Low.
Mostly immigrants (especially Au Pairs) from Sri Lankan, Thai, Lao, and Indonesian extraction.
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Zoroastrianism in Your Nation: Mazdakite Zurvanism, Zoroastrianism
Number of Zoroastrians: 2.871.021
Religion's Influence: Dominant.
One of the five heads of government is the head of the Mazdakite Zurvanist (Dushidinism) religion.
The foundation of Bunkaiia was first laid out when Mazdakite refugees settled the island after being persecuted for their pacifist and free-loving beliefs in 6th century Persia. A few Zoroastrianism later moved in, especially after the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
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Judaism in Your Nation: Karaite, Hebraic, Samaritan, Rabbinic
Number of Jews: 230.044
Religion's Influence: High.
Smallest in terms of adherent number size of the recognized indigenous faiths and the only monotheistic one. The Pinonimic Jews of Bunkaiia primarily live in their semi-autonomous region of Chaykarosh, which is situated by a small lake in a grotto-lined glen. They maintain many ancient customs similar to the Yemeni Jews on the mainland but have so developed quite uniquely due to isolation and influence from the other three religions.
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Druzism in Your Nation:
Number of Druze: 189
Religion's Influence: Essentially nonexistant
Mostly religious refugees
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Mandaeanism in Your Nation:
Number of Mandaeans: 807
Religion's Influence: Essentially nonexistant
Mostly religious refugees. Primarily live in a tight-nit community by the Shitashik river near the capital city of Ponaiga.
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Baha'í Faith in Your Nation:
Number of Baha'ís: 54.999
Religion's Influence: Low-Medium
Initially invited as religious refugees, slowly growing and adding to the admixture.
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Sikhism in Your Nation:
Number of Sikhs: 3.532
Religion's Influence: Very Low, but noticeable
An unusual amount of Sikhs work in medicine, law and coastguarding.
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Sipasian (a.k.a. Yazdanism) in Your Nation:
Number of Mandaeans: 2.327
Religion's Influence: Very low
Mostly religious refugees. They have a special permit which grants them the right to house peafowl on their premises.
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Jainism in Your Nation: Pushpambara (Yapaniya offshoot), Digambara, Svetambara
Number of Mandaeans: 823.686
Religion's Influence: Very High
The second-largest religion in Bunkaiia in terms of number of adherents is Pushpambara Jainism. Jainism is most dominant among the Meyuni people, who themselves primarily live in their semi-autonomous region of Maleibidulu-Samberiti. They primarily work in the Financial & Information Technology sectors as well as the Salt-Panning industry. Pushpambara Jainism is fully atheistic in terms of doctrine. Both male and female mendicants (similar to Svetambara) are adorned in flowers but are otherwise fully nude (similar to Digambara). Yapaniya went extinct on mainland India several hundreds of years ago, which makes Pushpambara in Bunkaiia, especially unique.
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Animism in Your Nation: Safiloavan Fomba-Gasy (a.k.a. Kokoli'ism), neo-paganism
Number of Mandaeans: 510.206
Religion's Influence: High (historically, very high)
Safiloavan Fomba-Gasy is akin to Malagasy Fomba-Gasy but over the years, due to exposure to Pushpambara Jainism and Mazdakite Zurvanism, it has diverged quite a bit. Currently, Kokoli'ism is the third-largest religious group in Bunkaiia and is most prevalent within the semi-autonomous region of Nosi Doïa/The Doyan Islands. Safiloavan Fomba-Gasy/Kokoli'ism is regarded as the first religion on the island and the belief in fady (= taboos), ancestor worship, and "Hasina" - cosmic soul are all present.
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Irreligion in Your Nation:
Number of Irreligionists: 122.459
Atheism's Influence: Low-Medium
Due to Bunkaiia being a multi-religious theocracy, irreligionists are often forgotten in important discourses.
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by **Juansonia** » Sun Jun 05, 2022 3:14 pm

[spoiler=Census Form][box]Official Name of Nation:The Armed Republic of Juansonia
Nation's Population:(soon to be retcon'd so why bother)
Official Religion of Nation:Juansonia has no official religion, and is a secular state.
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Christianity in Your Nation:
Number of Christians: 21% of population is Christan, 13% of which is Catholicism
Religion's Influence: The Catholic Church lost its tax-exempt status due to political involvement, but religious interests tend to be weak in the political sphere (see below for example). Many non-Catholic Christian churches stay out of politics in exchange for tax exemption. Most meat-selling restaurants offer fish on Friday.
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Islam in Your Nation:
Number of Muslims: 6% of population
Religion's Influence: see above and below
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Hinduism in Your Nation:
Number of Hindus: 2% of population
Religion's Influence: see above and below
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Buddhism in Your Nation:
Number of Buddhists: 3% of population
Religion's Influence: see above and below
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Judaism in Your Nation:
Number of Jews: 1% of population
Religion"s Influence: see above and below
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Non-religious in Your Nation: Includes Agnosticism, Atheism, some deists, and others who don't identify with a religion.
Number of Non-religous: 64% of population identifies as non-religious, among which 56% of the total population is estimated to be self-described Atheists.
Irreligon's Influence: Juansonia is officially a secular state, and religious interests tend to not have much political influence.
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3% of the population is not in a listed category of beliefs

Our census does not collect religious affiliation information, so we rely on a variety of survey-collectors, membership data, and such.

Anecdote about religion's lack of political influence: When the clothing-specific sales taxes were being codified, The Catholic Church, other Christian groups, Sunni muslims, Orthodox Jews, and others all campaigned in favor of increasing the proposed tax for miniskirts. Major clothing manufacturers and libertarians counter-campaigned against skirt taxation. The resulting compromise resulted in the Juansonia Tax Code defining the difference between miniskirts and microskirts, the effects on taxation are mentioned in this post.

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