2199:United Tavari Church of Life
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| Akronism | |
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 The diamond is an ancient symbol of Akronism. This version inlaid with the Tavari four-pointed-star is the logo of the United Tavari Church of Life. | |
| Belief | Monotheism |
| Deity | Akrona |
| Region(s) | Tavari-Acronian Union |
| Founder | The First Elders |
| Founded | cir. 1470-1496 |
| Origin | Northern Tavari charismatic folk religion |
| Atriarch | Uva Štronai, the 5th Atriarch |
| Temples | ~5,000 |
| Followers | 151,203,718 (2197 Census) |
| Denominations | United Tavari Church of Life Church of Akrona |
The United Tavari Church of Life is the only legally established religious organization of the Akronist faith. It was established in 2120, after the last remnants of the Church of Akrona were outlawed due to criminal activity.
History
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 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 Tavari-Acronian Union.
Beliefs
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.