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Akronism as a religion dates to 15th century Avnatra, where it arose among practitioners of old Tavari folk religion traditions in the far north of what was at that time the [[Tavari Union#Tavaris|Kingdom of Tavarís]]. The religious organization that emerged from that movement was called the Church of Akrona, and it would be the established state church of [[Acronis]] for nearly all of that country's 567-year history. Over that course of time, Akronists exercised significant political control of society, culminating in the so-called "Acronian Dark Ages" of 2021-2052, which led to the collapse of Acronis as a state and, indirectly, to the formation of the [[2199:Tavari-Acronian Union|Tavari-Acronian Union]].

The religious beliefs and practices of Akronism center around life. Akronists believe that life is sacred, as reflected in the name of the church. Akronism is also a uniquely Tavari-Acronian faith that arose out of and in close connection to Tavari and Acronian nationhood. Akronism teaches that life must be protected, and that it is protected and encouraged to grow by the Tavari-Acronian state. Many Akronists still adhere to ancient dietary restrictions that forbid the consumption of animals that live on land. (The diet has seen a resurgence on the planet New Acronís, where animal life only exists in the ocean.) Care for the environment through taking care to use as few resources as possible and pacifism through disavowing weapons ownership and the use of force against any person are also major tenets of the faith.