Thaerism
Thaerism, also known as the Thaerist Faith is a monotheistic religion based on the teachings and wisdom of Thaer. Its adherents, known as Thaerists, believe in a single deity (Thaer), who passed on his teachings to the Prophet Matilda. Through his guidance to life on Urth with prophets, it is taught that Thaer is all-existing and all-knowing. He is not depicted through incarnate being but through colour. It is one of the major world religions with over a billion worldwide followers.
| Thaerism | |
|---|---|
 The symbol of Thaerism | |
| Belief | monotheism |
| Deity | Thaer |
| Region(s) | Worldwide |
| Founder | Prophet Matilda |
| Founded | 7th century CE |
| Origin | Thaerist Mythology |
| Parson of Matilda | Cedric II |
| Churches | 130,121 |
| Followers | ~1 billion |
Thaerism remains culturally diverse in the world. Its teachings do not conflict with culture and so over it's existence has seen a huge growth of following.
Etymology
The word Thaer comes from the Old Staynic word Đær which evolved from the proto-yastoauroran word Đer.
Belief
In Thaerist Belief, Thaer is believes to be made up of the conscious of all living beings. Thaer is all-existing and all-knowing. Matilda found Thaer's existence during deep meditation. He set out a list of edicts and conducts for the Prophet Matilda to teach followers of Thaerism. Thaerists are told to stay faithful to these precepts, and regularly question whether they understand it. Thaerists, no matter which country, are raised patriots.
Meditation is a part of Thaerist lifestyle, believing a calm mind can be achieved through meditation and contemplation. Thaerists meditate often to maintain a clear mind.
Six Core Precepts
Thaerists are told to believe in six core precepts:
• Peace. This principle guides all meditation and interactions with all others. It preaches to act without recklessness, and to view the actions of others, even your friends, with a restrained mind.
• Knowledge. Those who don't understand this basic precept are quick to fear. Thaer adherents are taught to accept knowledge and an understanding of the world and laws of nature around them.
• Serenity. A subtle extrapolation of the first precept, this reminder to act dis-passionately in every deliberation.
• Harmony. Those who cannot comprehend the threads that unify all life will view existence as random and without purpose.
• Family. The bond between you and your partner is unbreakable. Children are a venerated gift of Thaer.
• Transcendence. Despite that death is inevitable to everyone, your quintessence will surpass your mortal being into the Luminiferous Aether, where the end of mortal existence is not to be overly mourned. We are part of an energy larger than ourselves, and we play roles in a cosmic fabric that outstrip our incarnate understanding.
History
13th Century Reformation
Valerian Thaerism
Valerian Thaerism formed after the Thaerist reform in the 13th century where it was changed to act more as a way of life than a classic missionary religion. A group of old-way Thaerists from the Kingdom of Valeria sought to introduce a more hard approach to the assimilation of irreligious groups. Valerian Thaerism is considered a denomination of Thaerism.