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	===Other branches===		===Other branches===
	*[[Fantasist Scildism]] (pejoratively) or [[Creative Scildism]] (self-titled) is a branch of Scildism that recognizes all and any fantasist embellishments in folk heroes' tales to be valid.		*[[Fantasist Scildism]] (pejoratively) or [[Creative Scildism]] (self-titled) is a branch of Scildism that recognizes all and any fantasist embellishments in folk heroes' tales to be valid.
	*[[~~Atheist Scildism~~]] is a branch of Scildism that denies the existence of gods or anything supernatural.		*[[Scildist atheism]] is a branch of Scildism that denies the existence of gods or anything supernatural.

	==Persecution==		==Persecution==

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	'''Scildism'''<!--Old English of "Shield"--> ([[IPA]]: /ʃi͜yldɪzᵊm/; [[Ottelian language\|Ottelian]]: 𐐟𐐷𐐮𐑊𐐼𐐪𐐻, ''Shjyldũt''; [[Qymish language\|Qymish]]: Ⱋⱜⰺⰾⱍⰰⱄ, ''Shjylchas'') is a [[wikipedia:Misotheism\|misotheistic]] [[wikipedia:syncretism\|syncretist]] religion. It has no imposed dogma and no uniformly organized clerical institution. Scildism has its roots in the ancient polytheistic religions of [[Meran]], particularly [[Byrakans\|Byrakan]] and [[Ottelians\|Ottelian]] traditions.		'''Scildism'''<!--Old English of "Shield"--> ([[IPA]]: /ʃi͜yldɪzᵊm/; [[Ottelian language\|Ottelian]]: 𐐟𐐷𐐮𐑊𐐼𐐪𐐻, ''Shjyldũt''; [[Qymish language\|Qymish]]: Ⱋⱜⰺⰾⱍⰰⱄ, ''Shjylchas'') is a [[wikipedia:Misotheism\|misotheistic]] [[wikipedia:syncretism\|syncretist]] [[Meranian religions\|Meranian religion]] and [[wikipedia:philosophy\|philosophy]]. It has no imposed dogma and no uniformly organized clerical institution. Scildism has its roots in the ancient polytheistic religions of [[Meran]], particularly [[Byrakans\|Byrakan]] and [[Ottelians\|Ottelian]] traditions.

	The core belief of Scildists is that gods exist, whether they are many or one, and are evil, which consequently makes them enemies of [[wikipedia:Human\|humanity]]. In their eyes, it is humanity's duty to protect itself against the gods and their agents among humans. This protection takes the form of human cooperation and ingenuity in the face of disasters, diseases, and inhumane behaviors. The majority of Scildists believe that [[Sluj]] was the [[First hero of Scildism\|first hero of humanity]] who recognized the evilness of the gods, although [[First hero of Scildism#Dispute\|that view is disputed]].		The core belief of Scildists is that gods exist, whether they are many or one, and are evil, which consequently makes them enemies of [[wikipedia:Human\|humanity]]. In their eyes, it is humanity's duty to protect itself against the gods and their agents among humans. This protection takes the form of human cooperation and ingenuity in the face of disasters, diseases, and inhumane behaviors. The majority of Scildists believe that [[Sluj]] was the [[First hero of Scildism\|first hero of humanity]] who recognized the evilness of the gods, although [[First hero of Scildism#Dispute\|that view is disputed]].

	Scildism is currently the fourth most practiced religion on Basis after [[Sunneism]], [[Ānism]] and [[Manigism]].		Scildism is currently the fourth most practiced religion on Basis after [[Sunneism]], [[Ānism]] and [[Manigism]]. It is the [[Religion in Meran\|most practiced religion]] in the continent of [[Meran]].

	==~~Beliefs~~==		==Philosophy and beliefs==
	===Evil gods===		===Evil gods===
	Scildists believe [[wikipedia:misotheism\|gods are evil]] and are the enemies of [[wikipedia:human\|humanity]]. While they recognize the [[wikipedia:dystheism\|capacity of gods to do good]], they assert they only do good from time to time in order to trick humans into lowering their guard and worship them, to ensure their own existence. They also believe gods are only powerful so long as they are being worshiped by humans, meaning that humans are the source of their alleged divine power. Consequently, Scildists view gods as being able to metaphorically "die" or "become powerless" if no one worships them, citing the "death" or disappearance of many ancient gods of the Byrakans and Ottelians as proof of this belief. Scildist philosophers have also put forth the idea that many more unknown gods may exist beyond those known to or created by humans, but their impact on the human world is null due to them being unknown and not worshipped by humans.		Scildists believe [[wikipedia:misotheism\|gods are evil]] and are the enemies of [[wikipedia:human\|humanity]]. While they recognize the [[wikipedia:dystheism\|capacity of gods to do good]], they assert they only do good from time to time in order to trick humans into lowering their guard and worship them, to ensure their own existence. They also believe gods are only powerful so long as they are being worshiped by humans, meaning that humans are the source of their alleged divine power. Consequently, Scildists view gods as being able to metaphorically "die" or "become powerless" if no one worships them, citing the "death" or disappearance of many ancient gods of the Byrakans and Ottelians as proof of this belief. Scildist philosophers have also put forth the idea that many more unknown gods may exist beyond those known to or created by humans, but their impact on the human world is null due to them being unknown and not worshipped by humans.
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	The [[House of Zhifol]], the ruling royal dynasty of [[Qym]], is often regarded by historians as having been deified as a whole, with many of its rulers regarded as national heroes, blending elements of [[wikipedia:Cult of personality\|personality]] and [[wikipedia:imperial cult\|imperial cult]].		The [[House of Zhifol]], the ruling royal dynasty of [[Qym]], is often regarded by historians as having been deified as a whole, with many of its rulers regarded as national heroes, blending elements of [[wikipedia:Cult of personality\|personality]] and [[wikipedia:imperial cult\|imperial cult]].

			==Scripture==
			{{See\|Chronicle of the Corens}}

			No scripture has universal consensus in Scildism, with some texts having significant importance in particular regions, while others are virtually unknown in the rest of Basis. ''[[The King who defied the Gods]]'' by [[Mylas]] is largely regarded as the most important scripture in [[Meran]], particularly [[Northern Meran]], and tells the story of [[Sluj]], who is often considered to be the [[first hero of Scildism]]. As a fully decentralized religion based on the veneration of humanity, local legends and folk tales are often synonymous with Scildist scripture, since real and mythological historical figures are often venerated by Scildists. In the case of the [[Corens]], their existence have all been proven by historians and anthropologists, and their [[wikipedia:epic poetry\|epics]] compiled in the [[Chronicle of the Corens]], making them – and their associated scripture – the closed thing to a consensus, although not every Scildist necessarily venerates them or believes their tales.

			The reason for the lack of universal consensus regarding Scildist epics is often attributed to the addition of supernatural and other implausible elements to a folk hero's tale. Many Scildist scholars believe fantasist embellishments are no different from theistic fraudulence and should consequently be ignored, as otherwise they would result in the veneration of fraudulent figures. According to the [[Ottelians\|Ottelian]] scholar [[Lumi Sẽtõ]], who lived during the {{abbr\|3rd century BCE\|240.75 BCE to 120.38 BCE (Earth Years Equivalent)}}, mythological heroes should only be venerated if their deeds are "humanly possible" and "true", even when dealing with the gods or anything supernatural. As such, Sẽtõ notably rejected the Ottelian [[Epic of Ramol]] due to [[Ramol]]'s alleged achievement of killing an entire Byrakan army by himself in a single day, even though Ramol had been venerated by some Ottelian Scildists during his time.

			In Antiquity, the heroic debates were common place where scholars and philosophers would argue against or in favor of certain mythological or contemporary heroes to venerate. This is mainly due to the syncretistic nature of Scildism as it blends elements from various cultures and mythologies, leading to disagreements but also common ground on the [[Corens]]. The passing of time eventually led to the disappearance of certain heroes from Scildist veneration, while those that endured were regarded as canon. In the end, the veneration of a particular hero remains a personal choice and a Scildist could therefore only believe in one hero's scripture, or multiple, and from their own culture or not.

	==Practices==		==Practices==
			Scildist practices are not universal and vary from one continent to another due to different syncretistic influences. In [[Meran]], where Scildism originates, most traditions are the same with only slight regional variances. These Meranian Scildist practices are often considered to be the norm, despite other Scildist practices existing elsewhere on Basis. With the advent of modern media and the influence of [[Culture of Qym\|Qymish culture]] in [[Meran]] and globally, many Qymish practices have become "universal", such as the [[Festival of the Dead]].

	===Pilgrimages===		===Pilgrimages===
	Scildism has a strong tradition of pilgrimages to sites associated with the heroes of humanity.		Scildism has a strong tradition of pilgrimages to sites associated with the heroes of humanity.
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	{{Main\|Scildist views on marriage}}		{{Main\|Scildist views on marriage}}

	Marriage is a sacred act of humanism ~~according~~ to Scildists, representing the basic union of two souls with the intent to procreate. The purpose of the marriage is thus to fulfill a social commitment to humanity and reproduce to spread human knowledge through time and space. A ~~scildist~~ marriage is primarily a civil union where divorce is not only tolerated but also encouraged if the spouses have discord.		Marriage is generally regarded as a sacred act of humanism to Scildists, representing the basic union of two souls with the intent to procreate. The purpose of the marriage is thus to fulfill a social commitment to humanity and reproduce to spread human knowledge through time and space. A Scildist marriage is primarily a civil union where divorce is not only tolerated but also encouraged if the spouses have discord.

	Since a Scildist marriage is linked with reproduction, same-sex marriage has historically been regarded by Scildists as incompatible with marriage. However, views on the matter differ widely, as some Scildist communities accept same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. [[wikipedia:Surrogacy\|Surrogacy]] is, however, prohibited by ~~many~~ Scildist jurisdictions, notably [[Qym]].		Since a Scildist marriage is linked with reproduction, same-sex marriage has historically been regarded by Scildists as incompatible with marriage. However, views on the matter differ widely, as some Scildist communities in [[Daroch]] accept same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption, as well as polygamy due to the influence of [[Manigism]]. [[wikipedia:Surrogacy\|Surrogacy]] is, however, prohibited by most Scildist jurisdictions, notably [[Qym]].

	===Funeral===		===Funeral===
	A Scildist funeral typically comprises two burials. During the initial burial of the body in a burial chamber, the body is left to decompose for about a year to obtain a bare skeleton. During the secondary burial, the deceased's family gathers the bones, which are then piled up in bulk before being stacked in [[wikipedia:ossuary\|ossuaries]]. Once an ossuary is full, the bones are transferred to a common grave during a second funeral service to which the entire local community is invited.		In [[Meran]], a Scildist funeral typically comprises two burials. During the initial burial of the body in a burial chamber, the body is left to decompose for about a year to obtain a bare skeleton. During the secondary burial, the deceased's family gathers the bones, which are then piled up in bulk before being stacked in [[wikipedia:ossuary\|ossuaries]]. Once an ossuary is full, the bones are transferred to a common grave during a second funeral service to which the entire local community is invited.

	Scildist ossuaries are often decorated with the bones of deceased people, making them museums of the dead. Due to lack of space, larger cities usually have [[wikipedia:catacombs\|catacombs]], which are underground ossuaries. Catacombs, although most notable as underground passageways and ossuaries, also house many decorations and sculptures dedicated to the dead. The [[Catacombs of Zhifol]], beneath the [[Palace of Zhifol]], are particularly famous for being the resting place of all the members of the [[House of Zhifol]], the ruling royal family of [[Qym]]. Other famous Scildist catacombs include the [[Catacombs of Zhol]], by far the largest, and also the [[Catacombs of Teurek]] for its unique decorative ornaments.		Scildist ossuaries are often decorated with the bones of deceased people, making them museums of the dead. Due to lack of space, larger cities usually have [[wikipedia:catacombs\|catacombs]], which are underground ossuaries. Catacombs, although most notable as underground passageways and ossuaries, also house many decorations and sculptures dedicated to the dead. The [[Catacombs of Zhifol]], beneath the [[Palace of Zhifol]], are particularly famous for being the resting place of all the members of the [[House of Zhifol]], the ruling royal family of [[Qym]]. Other famous Scildist catacombs include the [[Catacombs of Zhol]], by far the largest, and also the [[Catacombs of Teurek]] for its unique decorative ornaments.
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	{{Main\|Militant Scildism}}		{{Main\|Militant Scildism}}

	[[Militant Scildism]] is the largest branch or current in Scildism. Militant Scildists believe that the use of violence against other humans is [[wikipedia:Morality of violence\|justifiable]]. Most polls estimate around 80% to 90% of Scildists are militant.		[[Militant Scildism]] is the largest branch or current in Scildism. Militant Scildists believe that the use of violence against other humans is [[wikipedia:Morality of violence\|justifiable]]. Most polls estimate around 80% to 90% of Scildists are militant, based on people's views regarding violence, while the vast majority self-identify as solely Scildist, without any extra epithet.

	===Pacific Scildism===		===Pacific Scildism===
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	===Other branches===		===Other branches===
			*[[Fantasist Scildism]] (pejoratively) or [[Creative Scildism]] (self-titled) is a branch of Scildism that recognizes all and any fantasist embellishments in folk heroes' tales to be valid.
			*[[Atheist Scildism]] is a branch of Scildism that denies the existence of gods or anything supernatural.

	==Persecution==		==Persecution==

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	[[Pacific Scildism]] is the second-largest Scildist branch or current. Pacific Scildists believe that the use of violence against other humans is [[wikipedia:Morality of violence\|never justifiable]]. Most polls estimate around 5% to 15% of Scildists are ~~militant~~.		[[Pacific Scildism]] is the second-largest Scildist branch or current. Pacific Scildists believe that the use of violence against other humans is [[wikipedia:Morality of violence\|never justifiable]]. Most polls estimate around 5% to 15% of Scildists are [[wikipedia:pacifism\|pacifist]].

	===Other branches===		===Other branches===

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	A central tenet of Scildism is [[wikipedia:Apotheosis\|apotheosis, divinization or deification]] of [[wikipedia:folk hero\|folk heroes]], but particularly its [[Corens]]<!--Old English of "Chosen"-->, who are seen as [[wikipedia:Role model\|role models]] for humanity. While the term deification is used, these folk heroes are never regarded as deities or equivalent to gods, but rather as exalted humans, in a form of [[wikipedia:Idolatry\|idolatry]]. [[wikipedia:Comparative religion\|Comparative religion]] classifies this idolatry of folk heroes as deification due to the similar [[wikipedia:veneration\|veneration]] of gods in other polytheist religions. In traditional Scildist practice, the Corens are similar to a [[wikipedia:Pantheon (religion)\|pantheon]] of gods, with particular regions or countries venerating certain heroes. As an example, [[Sluj]] in [[Qym]] is venerated at a level comparable to [[Pum of Walambi]] in [[Ānism]].		A central tenet of Scildism is [[wikipedia:Apotheosis\|apotheosis, divinization or deification]] of [[wikipedia:folk hero\|folk heroes]], but particularly its [[Corens]]<!--Old English of "Chosen"-->, who are seen as [[wikipedia:Role model\|role models]] for humanity. While the term deification is used, these folk heroes are never regarded as deities or equivalent to gods, but rather as exalted humans, in a form of [[wikipedia:Idolatry\|idolatry]]. [[wikipedia:Comparative religion\|Comparative religion]] classifies this idolatry of folk heroes as deification due to the similar [[wikipedia:veneration\|veneration]] of gods in other polytheist religions. In traditional Scildist practice, the Corens are similar to a [[wikipedia:Pantheon (religion)\|pantheon]] of gods, with particular regions or countries venerating certain heroes. As an example, [[Sluj]] in [[Qym]] is venerated at a level comparable to [[Pum of Walambi]] in [[Ānism]].

	The [[House of Zhifol]], the ruling royal dynasty of [[Qym]], is often regarded by historians as having been deified, with many of its rulers regarded as national heroes. ~~U/C~~		The [[House of Zhifol]], the ruling royal dynasty of [[Qym]], is often regarded by historians as having been deified as a whole, with many of its rulers regarded as national heroes, blending elements of [[wikipedia:Cult of personality\|personality]] and [[wikipedia:imperial cult\|imperial cult]].

	==Practices==		==Practices==

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	===Apotheosis, divinization and deification===		===Apotheosis, divinization and deification===
	A central tenet of Scildism is apotheosis, divinization or deification of [[wikipedia:~~human~~\|~~humans~~]], but particularly its [[Corens]]<!--Old English of "Chosen"-->, who are seen as [[wikipedia:Role model\|role models]]. U/C		A central tenet of Scildism is [[wikipedia:Apotheosis\|apotheosis, divinization or deification]] of [[wikipedia:folk hero\|folk heroes]], but particularly its [[Corens]]<!--Old English of "Chosen"-->, who are seen as [[wikipedia:Role model\|role models]] for humanity. While the term deification is used, these folk heroes are never regarded as deities or equivalent to gods, but rather as exalted humans, in a form of [[wikipedia:Idolatry\|idolatry]]. [[wikipedia:Comparative religion\|Comparative religion]] classifies this idolatry of folk heroes as deification due to the similar [[wikipedia:veneration\|veneration]] of gods in other polytheist religions. In traditional Scildist practice, the Corens are similar to a [[wikipedia:Pantheon (religion)\|pantheon]] of gods, with particular regions or countries venerating certain heroes. As an example, [[Sluj]] in [[Qym]] is venerated at a level comparable to [[Pum of Walambi]] in [[Ānism]].

			The [[House of Zhifol]], the ruling royal dynasty of [[Qym]], is often regarded by historians as having been deified, with many of its rulers regarded as national heroes. U/C

	==Practices==		==Practices==

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	===Apotheosis, divinization and deification===		===Apotheosis, divinization and deification===
	A central tenet of Scildism is apotheosis, divinization or deification of [[wikipedia:human\|humans]], but particularly its [[Corens]]<!--Old English of "Chosen"-->. U/C		A central tenet of Scildism is apotheosis, divinization or deification of [[wikipedia:human\|humans]], but particularly its [[Corens]]<!--Old English of "Chosen"-->, who are seen as [[wikipedia:Role model\|role models]]. U/C

	==Practices==		==Practices==

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	==Beliefs==		==Beliefs==
	===Evil gods===		===Evil gods===
	Scildists believe [[wikipedia:misotheism\|gods are evil]] and are the enemies of [[wikipedia:human\|humanity]]. While they recognize the [[wikipedia:dystheism\|capacity of gods to do good]], they assert they only do good from time to time in order to trick humans into lowering their guard and worship them. ~~U/C~~		Scildists believe [[wikipedia:misotheism\|gods are evil]] and are the enemies of [[wikipedia:human\|humanity]]. While they recognize the [[wikipedia:dystheism\|capacity of gods to do good]], they assert they only do good from time to time in order to trick humans into lowering their guard and worship them, to ensure their own existence. They also believe gods are only powerful so long as they are being worshiped by humans, meaning that humans are the source of their alleged divine power. Consequently, Scildists view gods as being able to metaphorically "die" or "become powerless" if no one worships them, citing the "death" or disappearance of many ancient gods of the Byrakans and Ottelians as proof of this belief. Scildist philosophers have also put forth the idea that many more unknown gods may exist beyond those known to or created by humans, but their impact on the human world is null due to them being unknown and not worshipped by humans.

	===Humanity===		===Humanity and the Golden Rule===
	[[wikipedia:Humanity (virtue)\|Humanity]] is the most important element of faith in Scildism. ~~U/C~~		[[wikipedia:Humanity (virtue)\|Humanity]] is the most important element of faith in Scildism. Like most other religions in existence, Scildist morality is based on the [[wikipedia:Golden Rule\|Golden Rule]] to "not do to others what you would not want them to do to you", which to them is entirely based on human-to-human interaction and does not require the involvement of gods to be applied. To Scildists, the gods disrupt this natural human-to-human interaction by introducing a third party that supplants one's moral responsibility, consequently justifying inhumane behavior and decision-making in a god's name, depriving a human of their own sense of self-responsibility. [[wikipedia:Religious fanaticism\|Religious fanaticism]] is thus deemed incompatible with Scildism, and has often been used as a rationale for the use of violence against other religious groups in the so-called "defense of humanity". In practice, polytheist and monotheist groups have often been the victims of [[wikipedia:dehumanization\|dehumanization]] campaigns by certain violent Scildists groups who persecuted them, as was the case most recently in the [[Austral War]] by the [[Qymish Armed Forces]]. Similarly, Scildists throughout Basis have been victims of [[wikipedia:Demonization\|demonization]] since the beginnings of the religion.

			Scildists are divided on the question of the use of violence in the defense of humanity. The current of [[Pacific Scildism]] considers [[wikipedia:nonviolence\|nonviolence]] as the most humane approach, while [[Militant Scildism]] considers violence as a humane response that respects the [[wikipedia:Golden Rule\|Golden Rule]] as a matter of [[wikipedia:Eye for an eye\|reciprocal reaction or justice]].

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	{{Main\|Scildist views on marriage}}		{{Main\|Scildist views on marriage}}

	~~TBD~~		Marriage is a sacred act of humanism according to Scildists, representing the basic union of two souls with the intent to procreate. The purpose of the marriage is thus to fulfill a social commitment to humanity and reproduce to spread human knowledge through time and space. A scildist marriage is primarily a civil union where divorce is not only tolerated but also encouraged if the spouses have discord.

			Since a Scildist marriage is linked with reproduction, same-sex marriage has historically been regarded by Scildists as incompatible with marriage. However, views on the matter differ widely, as some Scildist communities accept same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. [[wikipedia:Surrogacy\|Surrogacy]] is, however, prohibited by many Scildist jurisdictions, notably [[Qym]].

	===Funeral===		===Funeral===