Macakkanism

Macakkanism (Alawese: ᨆᨌᨀᨀᨘᨊᨁ Macakkung, Kawalian: ᮙᮎᮊ᮪ᮊᮥᮔ᮪ᮌ᮪᮪, Huranian 亮教 liàngjiāo) is a Isuan religion based upon the teachings of the prophetess Aru. It emerged in the realm of King Daeng Mariok during the Alawokambese Thalassocratic Period, and was subsequently spread via trade interactions and conquest across Isuan. The world's Xth largest religion, Macakkanism is practiced by over XXX million adherents who are known as Macoes. Several divergent sects have emerged as the religion spread, the most dominant being the Lankung (Old law) and Barukung (New law) schools.

The core of Macakkanism is based on the recognition of two fundamental forces which make up all of the universe, Macinnong (goodness, purity) and Ajakeng (evil, malevolence). Macakkanism posits that these two forces are in constant opposition within every atom of the world, and that it is this dialectic relationship which underpins existence. Practice is based on the worship of a singular deity, Patotoé, who is referred to as the origin of destiny and all order. His opposite, Majasédi, is therefore the incarnation of chaos. The religion holds that the two deities are uncreated, and have competed in the creation of all of existence in an attempt to overpower one another. Followers attempt to live a life based on the teachings of the religion, believing that good begets good and bad begets bad. Macakkanism also believes in reincarnation, which is governed by the same principles of reciprocity.

Temples

A traditional style of temple, in Selajung.