The Sovereign Empire of Gristol-Serkonos
Current Head of State:
Empress Annika I Felvaron
Emperor Lorei IV Esteria
Current Head of Government:
Lord High Chancellor Cynthia Valtorum, The Baroness Valtorum
Government Type:
Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Diarchy with Devolved Legislatures
Official Religion:
The Church of Gristol-Serkonos (Roman Catholicism off-shoot, De Facto and De Jure)
Practiced Religions:
Islam
Buddhism
Protestantism
Religious Worship by Percentage:
In the recent census, 43% of the total population have indicated they follow a religion.
Could a religion in your nation be considered for inclusion in the umbrella of Mother Goddess Worship? If yes, please fill out additional questionnaire.
None
What is the government's involvement with religion, in at least one sentence?
The Sovereign Empire have ensured Freedom of Religion in the current 1925 Imperial Constitution.
What is the government's attitude toward Mother Goddess Worship, in at least one sentence?
Under the Constitution, the government is indifferent of the religions citizens follow. Religious organizations are considered Corporate Entities in the Imperial Tax Code.
What is the popular attitude toward Mother Goddess Worship, in at least one sentence?
Public opinion is largely divided towards Mother Goddess Worship. It is criticized by religious conservatives and far-right nationalists, and women and young women who don't feel strongly about it; in general, however, Mother Goddess Worship is viewed in a favorable light.
Is Mother Goddess Worship able to be legally practiced?
Yes, as stated in the 1925 Constitution, Religions are free to be practiced so long as it does not interferes with matters of the State.
Is Mother Goddess Worship currently practiced by any of the population? If yes, was it adopted independently through learning, or introduced by Shrailleeni humanitarians?
The religion is practiced by some of the population. Unfortunately, the census does not give percentages on every religion practiced in the Sovereign Empire. The religion was first noted in 1998 before being considered a taxable entity in 2005. A large majority of its adherents are currently found in Luminaa Island, presumably introduced by humanitarians.
What are your government's attitudes toward homosexual marriage and matriarchy in general?
Same-Sex Marriages are legal, enacted into law in 1991. Homosexuality is seen as normal. As for the societal organization, the Sovereign Empire is largely a patriarchal society, and it intends to keep it that way.