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}}'''Akuanism''' is an ethnic-religion and sometimes referred to as a collection of cultures or ethnicities that have roots. It has been some measure of difficulty to classify what is and isn’t Akuanism outside of vague generalities. As beliefs of Akuanism is more of concepts and is heavily interpreted differently by various forms, ethnicities, nationalities, regions and any other manner of differences. Another difficulty of categorizing is the ambivalence centralization nature of it, sometimes being centralized and sometimes being deeply de-centralized nature. Akuanism can be both centralized and decentralized in nature. Overall, there is no overall central authority on Akuanism, and defining concepts of Akuanism itself is heavily argued in Akuan society. Despite the massive difference, such as in [[Nys'tat'en|Nys’tat’en]] form, beliefs, stories and their interpretation, and even the structure of form of worship of Akuanism. As a general rule, Akuanists say all forms of Akuanism is valid except for [[Akuan Socialism]], which mainstream Akuanism states that Akuan Socialism cannot be Akuanism for breaking what is generally accepted as core concepts of Akuanism.
Akuanism is as a religion which originated in [[Borea]] and spread throughout the [[Rotantic Ocean]] and parts around the [[Urth]] through the slave trade, merchant ports and Akuan settlements. Theological scholars of Akuanism sometimes call its practitioners Akuanist, a misnomer drawing from an aspect that most non-Akuanists interact with them being explorers, sailors or merchants who seek blessing from Akua during their travels in the sea. Adherents rarely use that term themselves when discussing matters with other Akuanists, instead preferring to call themselves followers of the ''Shu'', the word for religion in [[Nys'tat'en|Nys’tat’en]]. Controversially Shu is only used when to say they are Akuanist or Akuanism as a whole but when referring to [[Akuan Democracy]] or other other forms describing what is or is Akuan in nature or form outside of religious dialogue.
There is no central authority in control of Akuanism and much diversity exists among practitioners at least in a religious sense. Though [[Novaris]] Akuanism is the exception to the rule of being somewhat centralized to a degree and [[Akuan Democracy]] in some of its forms displays degrees of centralization but unlike Novaris form of Akuanism doesn’t not promote a religious head. [[Novaris]] Akuanism, due to [[Aikthudr'zhur|Aikkian]] monarchy and the Enshrined Spirit holds heavy sway over the form of Akuanism within the continent but is only considered to be highly respected outside of Novaris.
Akuanists both as a religion and as a cultures/ethnicities, has been called by some scholars as "''The most open insular peoples on Urth''." Akuanism being generally, extremely openness, acceptance and happiness however still congregating into [[Akuan District|Akuan Districts]]. According to most political surveys, Akuanists tend to avoid large scale protests or civil disobedience after the [[Great War]] when in non-majority Akuan countries and tend to vote center-left parties when Akuan democracy parties are not available. The exception to this rule being [[Ulvriktru Democrats]] in [[Norgsveldet]]. Technically, only requirement to join Akuanism faith, is to learn [[Nys'tat'en|Nys’tat’en]] and follow the interpretations of the local Akuanism form however, because of how different the Akuanist mindset is compared to more mainstream faiths and unspoken rules about the faith. Akuanism is incredibly difficult to convert into.
Akuanism, outside of the [[Akuan Democracy|Akuan Republics]] and [[Novaris]] Akuanism, has no official doctrine and relies heavily on local Brewmasters to inform or tell stories of relation to the faith. Often the stories or folklore are adapted from native folklore or faith in the form of syncretism both culturally and religiously. Always taking the new lore, through Akuan lenses and interpretation. Novaris Akuanism, due to its unique development and history, has a more unified doctrine compared to other regions of the world. Including being the only region where Akuanism is found that has a unified holy text, quasi unified holidays across the region and various other similarities. Meanwhile [[Akuan Democracy|Akuan Republics]] create a uniformed dialogue, mostly shared holiday and traditions, primarily driven by the elected Brewmasters of the faith to create a shared form of Akuanism across the state.
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== Beliefs ==
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==== Pacifism ====
Pacifism, or more referred to in traditional Akuan sense of "Non-Violence" as pacifism in the Akuan context means not just pacifism to sapients but being peaceful to one community, environment and in all matter of life. The goal of pacifism being to minimize harm in all forms of life be it animal, plants and sapients. Pacifism taking such a important role in Akuanism, it reflects heavily in daily life of a follower with dietary requirements, how one conducts themselves,
==== Animalism ====
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