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|Prior to unification, most of the Allamunnic nations were nominally Christian, but a revival of Allamunnic indigenous religious practices divided the nation. At unification, the Federal government was made secular, but informally its policies benefit the decentralized, community-oriented Tyrrian congregations over other religious organizations.
|Prior to unification, most of the Allamunnic nations were nominally Christian, but a revival of Allamunnic indigenous religious practices divided the nation. At unification, the Federal government was made secular, but informally its policies benefit the decentralized, community-oriented Tyrrian congregations over other religious organizations.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Eagleland}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Dzhuvenestan}}
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|{{wp|Yazdânism}} is the official state religion of Dzhuvenestan. Religious minorities face discrimination from government and private spheres. Non-Yazdâni places of worship may be subject to raids, inspections, or other discriminatory crackdowns as a result of the current civil instability.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Gelonia}}
|bgcolor=wheat|There is a state religion or creed, but citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|bgcolor=wheat|There is a state religion or creed, but citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|The state faith of the Eagleland is {{wp|Greek Orthodox Church|Eaglelander Orthodoxy}}, which means that the Eaglelander Government follows the Eaglelander Orthodox Calendar and follows Orthodox Holidays. However, in all other functions the Eaglelander Government is secular and religion is not a reason for eliminating candidates for the Civil Service. Members of the Armed Forces, security services, as well as judges, Senators, and members of the Government can take an oath on any religion which is not prohibited by law.
|The [[Church of Gelonia]] is the official state religion of Gelonia, and all members of the ruling [[House of Rouanti]] are required to be members of the Church in order to hold rights of succession to the throne. However, freedom of expression is protected in Gelonia and citizens are free to follow any religion.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Ecclesiastical State}}
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|The Ecclesiastical State is the temporal and sovereign territory governed by the [[Fabrian Catholic Church]], with the [[Pope of the Fabrian Catholic Church]] as the sovereign and supreme political and spiritual authority. Since its founding in 1860, the Ecclesiastical State has through legal, political and social means attempted to freeze the amount of non-Catholic adherents within its borders. This is primarily aimed at the Orthodox Christian, Protestant and Alban minorities - who are barred from employment in education and the civil service. The are planning and design restrictions on non-Catholic places of worship, with the notable exception being Synagogues. There has been a consistent history of violence against religious minorities, usually confined to localised incidents in the north of the country where Orthodox and Alban Christians reside, though cases of sectarian violence have dramatically reduced since the early 20th century. Despite this, legalistic and social discrimination remain.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Ghant}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Ghant}}
|bgcolor=skyblue|There is no state religion or creed, and citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|bgcolor=skyblue|There is no state religion or creed, but citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|The Ghantish [[Legezaharra|"Old Law"]] Sinesmena protects the rights of people to believe in whatever God(s) they see fit. Due to religion being a highly polarizing topic in Ghant, there is no official state religion, which is enforced by law.
|The Ghantish [[Legezaharra|"Old Law"]] Sinesmena protects the rights of people to believe in whatever God(s) they see fit. Due to religion being a highly polarizing topic in Ghant, there is no official state religion, which is enforced by law.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Iotopha}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Gristol-Serkonos}}
|bgcolor=skyblue|There is no state religion or creed, and citizens are free to practice any religion they please.
|bgcolor=skyblue|There is no state religion or creed, but citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|Iotopha is a secular country according to the 1986 Constitution, and citizens are free to practice any religion or creed. However, the government does place certain restrictions on certain religious groups in the country. The constitution prohibits discrimination on religous grounds.
|The ''Section Regarding State Secularism of the Federal Constitution'' discourages religious involvement in government affairs, especially in the determining of state policies as well as the recognition of a state religion. It also forbids government involvement in religious affairs, and especially prohibits government influence in the determination of religion, such that it includes a right to the free exercise of religion.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Itayana}}
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|As established in [[Itayana Constitutional Consensus|2001 Yanbango Consensus]] Itayana is a theocracy centered around the solar cult of the Solar Way and older Itayana religious traditions. Combined, those comprise the only legal religion on the national territory, constitute the source of the political power through [[Blessed Temples of Itayana]]. Citzens are required to adhere and follow the tenets of the national religion and proselytizing and constructing places of worship outside of the Solar Way is forbidden.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Kayahallpa}}
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|The Kayahallpan government, as established by the Constitution, is a theocracy based on the temporal supremacy of the Kamasqas of the Sakbeist [[White Path#Yuyaqpi|Yuyaqpi]] tradition. All citizens are officially counted as White Pilgrims and the existence of outside forms of religious expression is forbidden. Members of society are expected to participate in the system of beliefs and sacrifices of the national religion, facing severe and potentially lethal legal and social persecution if one fails to do so.  
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|width=100px|{{flag|Latium}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Latium}}
|bgcolor=wheat|There is a state religion or creed, but citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens<br> are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|The official state faith of Latium is {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholicism}}, and all members of the [[House of Claudius|Imperial family]] are required to be members of the faith in order to hold a place in the line of succession. While there are protections in place to allow for the freedom of expression of other faiths for Latin citizens, there still exists a large social pressure on being a Catholic.
|The official state faith of Latium is {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholicism}}, and all members of the [[Latin Imperial Family|Imperial family]] are required to be members of the faith in order to hold a place in the line of succession. While there are protections in place to allow for the freedom of expression of other faiths for Latin citizens, there still exists a large social pressure on being a Catholic.
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|width=100px|{{nowrap|{{flag|Lyncanestria}}}}
|width=100px|{{nowrap|{{flag|Lyncanestria}}}}
|bgcolor=wheat|There is a state religion or creed, but citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|bgcolor=wheat|There is a state religion or creed, but citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|The [[Church of Lyncanestria]] is the official state religion of Lyncanestria. Established by edict, it is subject to the [[Parliament of Lyncanestria|Parliament]], but is given numerous rights and privileges, including autonomy in doctrine, appointment of bishops, taxation of its members, and internal structure. Additionally, the Church is granted the the right to preside over official state holidays and religious observances, including Christmas, Easter, the Epiphany and other celebrations such as coronations, baptisms, and inaugurations. All members of the [[Lyncanestrian Imperial Family|Imperial Family]] must profess this creed, per the [[Royal Charter of Lyncanestria|Constitution]], to be able to inherit the [[Monarchy of Lyncanestria|Lyncanestrian throne]].
|The [[Church of Lyncanestria]] is the official state religion of Lyncanestria. Established by edict, it is subject to the [[Parliament of Lyncanestria|Parliament]], but is given numerous rights and privileges, including autonomy in doctrine, appointment of bishops, taxation of its members, and internal structure. Additionally, the Church is granted the the right to preside over official state holidays and religious observances, including Christmas, Easter, the Epiphany and other celebrations such as coronations, baptisms, and inaugurations. All members of the [[Lyncanestrian Imperial Family|Imperial Family]] must profess this creed, per the [[Royal Charter of Lyncanestria|Constitution]], to be able to inherit the [[Monarchy of Lyncanestria|Lyncanestrian throne]].
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|width=100px|{{flag|Mniohuta}}
|bgcolor=skyblue|There is no state religion or creed, and citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|While a majority of the population of Mniohuta adheres to traditional faiths such as [[Wakanism]], the absence of a state religion is mandated by the [[Mniohuta#History|The Spring Constitution]] as a result of a considerable minority of [[Fretrekerinism|Fretrekeriners]] and later [[Numenism|Numenist]] practitioners.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Mutul}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Mutul}}
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|The {{wp|Maya Religion|K'uhul Chichob}} is the state religion of Mutul and the most practiced religion in the country. The K'uhul Ajaw is the head of the Church and is considered an avatar of the god of rain and thunder {{wp|Chaac}}. By law, citizens of the Mutul are ''k'uhun'' (believers) and changing religion result in the automatic loss of citizenship. {{wp|Proselythism}} and preach for other religions are banned and so is the construction of non-mutulese house of worship. The union of the State and of the Church is part of the constitution and civil and religious duties are often held by the same person.
|The [[White Path]] is the state religion of Mutul and the most practiced religion in the country. The K'uhul Ajaw is the head of the Church and is considered an avatar of the god of rain and thunder {{wp|Chaac|Chak}}. By law, citizens of the Mutul are ''k'uhun'' (believers) and changing religion result in the automatic loss of citizenship. Proselytism and preaching for other religions is banned and so is the construction of non-Mutulese houses of worship. The union of the State and of the Church is part of the constitution and civil and religious duties are often held by the same person.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Polnitsa}}
|bgcolor=skyblue|There is no state religion or creed, and citizens are free to practice any religion they please.
| Religion has historically been polarized in Polnitsa, leading to a secular state and the protection of freedom of religion enshrined in the 2013 Constitution.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Pulacan}}
|bgcolor=wheat|There is a state religion or creed, but citizens<br>are free to practice any religion they please.
|The Tlaloc sect of [[Cozauism]] is officially recognized as the state religion. Minority religions, however, are granted freedom of expression and non-Cozauist Pulatec citizens are free from government and private discrimination.  
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|width=100px|{{flag|Sydalon}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Sydalon}}
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens<br> are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens<br> are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|The official state faith of Sydalon has been {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholicism}} since the 13th century. Adherence to Catholicism is often a requirement for participation as a full member of Sydalonian society, such as holding public office, welfare, and even the ability to freely travel though some parts of the country. All members of the [[House of d'Aultaville|Royal Family]] are required to be Fabrian Catholic to be eligible for succession to the [[Monarchy of Sydalon|throne]].
|The official state faith of Sydalon has been {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholicism}} since the 13th century. Adherence to Catholicism is often a requirement for participation as a full member of Sydalonian society, such as holding public office, welfare, and even the ability to freely travel though some parts of the country. All members of the [[House of Aultaville|Royal Family]] are required to be Fabrian Catholic to be eligible for succession to the [[Monarchy of Sydalon|throne]].
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|width=100px|{{TAR}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Tyreseia}}
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens<br> are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|bgcolor=skyblue|There is no state religion or creed, and citizens are free to practice any religion they please.
|The state religion of [[Tarsas]] is [[Orthodox Church of Ajax|Eastern Orthodoxy]]. The [[Monarchy of Tarsas]] can only be inherited by those who profess the creed of faith and are confirmed Orthodox. Most major religions are protected by individual decrees and acts of the [[Grand Synod of Tarsas|Synod]] to be practiced in approved houses of worship. Conversion to Orthodoxy is highly encouraged by the state and at differing periods of history, the government has offered significant incentives for conversion.
|Prior to unification, many Tyreseian states were associated with religions such as [[Coptic Nazarism]], [[wikipedia:Roman Catholicism|Fabrian Catholicism]], Judaism and the Neo-Aradian Mythos. Upon unification in the late-19th century, a secular state was established to avoid favoritism and potential interreligious conflict.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Thraysia}}
|width=100px|{{flag|Vardana}}
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens<br> are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|bgcolor=skyblue|There is no state religion or creed, and citizens are free to practice any religion they please.
|Religion has an important influence in politics and government. The state religion of [[Thraysia]] is the Eastern Orthodox faith. Baptism in the Orthodox Church is a requirement for naturalization. Publicly promoting others to Heterodoxy is illegal. Constructing non-Orthodox places of worship require Imperial permission, which are usually granted for foreigners with resident status. Apostasy is illegal by law but is not de-facto enforced. There are, however, enforced restrictions upon the Heterodox in entering civil service.
|Vardana is a secular country according to the 1986 Constitution, and citizens are free to practice any religion or creed. However, the government does place certain restrictions on certain religious groups in the country. The constitution prohibits discrimination on religious grounds.
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|width=100px|{{flag|Vannois}}
|bgcolor=sandybrown|There is a state religion or creed, and citizens<br> are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
|The official state faith of Vannois is {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholicism}}; the [[House Niort-Parthenay|Imperial Family]], as such, is mandated by law to maintain Fabrian faith in order to qualify for the Imperial line of succession. Though there '''are''' protective laws and regulations in order to maintain free practice of any religion within Vannois, there is both social pressure and governmental favor towards Catholicism.
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|width=100px|{{nowrap|{{flag|Yisrael}}}}
|width=100px|{{nowrap|{{flag|Yisrael}}}}

Latest revision as of 17:21, 29 January 2024

State religion in Ajax is a divisive topic in the region, with many nations having such a philosophy, and others viewing it as undemocratic.

  There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
  There is a state religion or creed, but citizens are free to practice any religion they please.
  There is no state religion or creed, and citizens are free to practice any religion they please.

Nation Status Details
 Allamunnic States There is no state religion or creed, and citizens
are free to practice any religion they please.
Prior to unification, most of the Allamunnic nations were nominally Christian, but a revival of Allamunnic indigenous religious practices divided the nation. At unification, the Federal government was made secular, but informally its policies benefit the decentralized, community-oriented Tyrrian congregations over other religious organizations.
 Dzhuvenestan There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it. Yazdânism is the official state religion of Dzhuvenestan. Religious minorities face discrimination from government and private spheres. Non-Yazdâni places of worship may be subject to raids, inspections, or other discriminatory crackdowns as a result of the current civil instability.
 Gelonia There is a state religion or creed, but citizens
are free to practice any religion they please.
The Church of Gelonia is the official state religion of Gelonia, and all members of the ruling House of Rouanti are required to be members of the Church in order to hold rights of succession to the throne. However, freedom of expression is protected in Gelonia and citizens are free to follow any religion.
 Ghant There is no state religion or creed, but citizens
are free to practice any religion they please.
The Ghantish "Old Law" Sinesmena protects the rights of people to believe in whatever God(s) they see fit. Due to religion being a highly polarizing topic in Ghant, there is no official state religion, which is enforced by law.
 Gristol-Serkonos There is no state religion or creed, but citizens
are free to practice any religion they please.
The Section Regarding State Secularism of the Federal Constitution discourages religious involvement in government affairs, especially in the determining of state policies as well as the recognition of a state religion. It also forbids government involvement in religious affairs, and especially prohibits government influence in the determination of religion, such that it includes a right to the free exercise of religion.
 Itayana There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it. As established in 2001 Yanbango Consensus Itayana is a theocracy centered around the solar cult of the Solar Way and older Itayana religious traditions. Combined, those comprise the only legal religion on the national territory, constitute the source of the political power through Blessed Temples of Itayana. Citzens are required to adhere and follow the tenets of the national religion and proselytizing and constructing places of worship outside of the Solar Way is forbidden.
 Kayahallpa There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it. The Kayahallpan government, as established by the Constitution, is a theocracy based on the temporal supremacy of the Kamasqas of the Sakbeist Yuyaqpi tradition. All citizens are officially counted as White Pilgrims and the existence of outside forms of religious expression is forbidden. Members of society are expected to participate in the system of beliefs and sacrifices of the national religion, facing severe and potentially lethal legal and social persecution if one fails to do so.
 Latium There is a state religion or creed, and citizens
are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
The official state faith of Latium is Fabrian Catholicism, and all members of the Imperial family are required to be members of the faith in order to hold a place in the line of succession. While there are protections in place to allow for the freedom of expression of other faiths for Latin citizens, there still exists a large social pressure on being a Catholic.
 Lyncanestria There is a state religion or creed, but citizens
are free to practice any religion they please.
The Church of Lyncanestria is the official state religion of Lyncanestria. Established by edict, it is subject to the Parliament, but is given numerous rights and privileges, including autonomy in doctrine, appointment of bishops, taxation of its members, and internal structure. Additionally, the Church is granted the the right to preside over official state holidays and religious observances, including Christmas, Easter, the Epiphany and other celebrations such as coronations, baptisms, and inaugurations. All members of the Imperial Family must profess this creed, per the Constitution, to be able to inherit the Lyncanestrian throne.
 Mniohuta There is no state religion or creed, and citizens
are free to practice any religion they please.
While a majority of the population of Mniohuta adheres to traditional faiths such as Wakanism, the absence of a state religion is mandated by the The Spring Constitution as a result of a considerable minority of Fretrekeriners and later Numenist practitioners.
 Mutul There is a state religion or creed, and citizens are encouraged or forced to adhere to it. The White Path is the state religion of Mutul and the most practiced religion in the country. The K'uhul Ajaw is the head of the Church and is considered an avatar of the god of rain and thunder Chak. By law, citizens of the Mutul are k'uhun (believers) and changing religion result in the automatic loss of citizenship. Proselytism and preaching for other religions is banned and so is the construction of non-Mutulese houses of worship. The union of the State and of the Church is part of the constitution and civil and religious duties are often held by the same person.
 Polnitsa There is no state religion or creed, and citizens are free to practice any religion they please. Religion has historically been polarized in Polnitsa, leading to a secular state and the protection of freedom of religion enshrined in the 2013 Constitution.
 Pulacan There is a state religion or creed, but citizens
are free to practice any religion they please.
The Tlaloc sect of Cozauism is officially recognized as the state religion. Minority religions, however, are granted freedom of expression and non-Cozauist Pulatec citizens are free from government and private discrimination.
 Sydalon There is a state religion or creed, and citizens
are encouraged or forced to adhere to it.
The official state faith of Sydalon has been Fabrian Catholicism since the 13th century. Adherence to Catholicism is often a requirement for participation as a full member of Sydalonian society, such as holding public office, welfare, and even the ability to freely travel though some parts of the country. All members of the Royal Family are required to be Fabrian Catholic to be eligible for succession to the throne.
 Tyreseia There is no state religion or creed, and citizens are free to practice any religion they please. Prior to unification, many Tyreseian states were associated with religions such as Coptic Nazarism, Fabrian Catholicism, Judaism and the Neo-Aradian Mythos. Upon unification in the late-19th century, a secular state was established to avoid favoritism and potential interreligious conflict.
 Vardana There is no state religion or creed, and citizens are free to practice any religion they please. Vardana is a secular country according to the 1986 Constitution, and citizens are free to practice any religion or creed. However, the government does place certain restrictions on certain religious groups in the country. The constitution prohibits discrimination on religious grounds.
 Yisrael There is a state religion or creed, but citizens
are free to practice any religion they please.
Halachic Judaism is the official state religion of Yisrael. Established by royal decree until the 1919 Revolution, when it was codified in the 1920 Royal Constitution. The Chief Rabbinate of Yisrael is authorized by the state to preside over all Jewish religious affairs. Additionally, all official state holidays and religious observances are under the Jewish calendar and according to Jewish Law. As well, only Jews may sit on the throne.

However, Yisrael guarantees freedom of religion through a self-regulating confessional system for recognized religious groups to handle their own religious affairs. All practices are permitted except those deemed in violation of the universal morality. Jews and Non-Jews are equally entitled to all rights and privileges under state holidays and secular laws.