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== Background ==
The [[Imperial Coalition]] features a variety of in-game religions and real-world religion. Many builds have a clear religious inspiration.  
The Imperial Coalition features a variety of in-game religions and real-world religion. Many builds have a clear religious inspiration.  


== Christianity ==
== Christianity ==
A Christian church is a staple in many Imperial Coalition towns. Finished on March 3rd, 2019, Oakwood Church in Okeogi is the oldest church in the empire. Edago boasts the largest of these, constructed primarily by famed builder {{user-nonwiki|Orknarok_666}} in March 2021.
A Christian church is a staple in many '''{{MCColor|&8|Imperial Coalition}}''' towns. Finished on March 3rd, 2019, Oakwood Church in [[Okeogi]] is the oldest church in the empire. [[Edago]] boasts the largest of these, constructed primarily by famed builder {{user-nonwiki|Orknarok_666}} in March 2021.
[[File:2024-03-24 18.36.55.png|thumb|Largest church in the Imperial Coalition]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.36.55.png|thumb|Largest church in the Imperial Coalition]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.36.15.png|thumb|Oldest church in the Imperial Coalition]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.36.15.png|thumb|Oldest church in the Imperial Coalition]]
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== Notchism ==
== Notchism ==
Notchism was an in-game religion that spread throughout old Okeogi in early 2019 by {{user-nonwiki|steve02}}, it's founder. He constructed many Notch totems throughout the islands. Uneasy residents were not very receptive to {{user-nonwiki|steve02}}'s actions. To satisfy the public, Governor marioboyrc granted {{user-nonwiki|steve02}} permission to spearhead the development of his own subdivision of Okeogi in what would eventually become Edago. There, he could freely embrace Notchism. Eventually, Notchism was banned altogether by the Okeogian council. {{user-nonwiki|steve02}} refused to honor the ban and was banished to a cold tundra. In 2021, a non-binding public opinion poll of residents of the Imperial Coalition supported the idea of overturning the ban. However, no action has been taken and Notchism remains illegal in the Greater Okeogi area. The Notch Temple and Notch Construct in Edago remain popular landmarks in Edago.  
'''{{MCColor|&8|Notchism}}''' was an in-game religion that was focused on the worship of [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Markus_Persson Notch] and was spread throughout [[Old Okeogi]] in early 2019 by {{user-nonwiki|steve02}}, its founder. He constructed many Notch totems throughout the islands. Uneasy residents were not very receptive to {{user-nonwiki|steve02}}'s actions. To satisfy the public, Governor {{user|marioboyrc}} granted {{user-nonwiki|steve02}} permission to spearhead the development of his own subdivision of '''{{MCColor|&8|Okeogi}}''' in what would eventually become '''{{MCColor|&8|Edago}}'''. There, he could freely embrace '''{{MCColor|&8|Notchism}}'''. Eventually, '''{{MCColor|&8|Notchism}}''' was banned altogether by the Okeogian council. {{user-nonwiki|steve02}} refused to honor the ban and was banished to a cold tundra. In 2021, a non-binding public opinion poll of residents of the '''{{MCColor|&8|Imperial Coalition}}''' supported the idea of overturning the ban. However, no action has been taken and '''{{MCColor|&8|Notchism}}''' remains illegal in the '''{{MCColor|&8|Greater Okeogi}}''' area. The Notch Temple and Notch Construct in '''{{MCColor|&8|Edago}}''' remain popular landmarks in '''{{MCColor|&8|Edago}}'''.  
[[File:2024-03-24 18.35.52.png|thumb|A Notch Totem in Okeogi]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.35.52.png|thumb|A Notch Totem in Okeogi]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.38.00.png|thumb|The Notch Construct in Edago]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.38.00.png|thumb|The Notch Construct in Edago]]


== Monolithism ==
== Monolithism ==
Founded by {{user-nonwiki|mandimanden}} in 2021, Monolithism is focused on the worship and praise of what is referred to as the "Holy Monolith" located in Kekistan. {{user-nonwiki|mandimanden}} was able to spread his message across the world (including the Imperial Coalition). He gained a cult of followers who would help him spread the Monolith. {{user-nonwiki|mandimanden}} himself was the subject of a [[MandiManden Dog-Killing Scandal|dog-killing scandal]] that saw him banned, and Monolithism died alongside his ban. His ban has since been overturned but Monolithism remains largely dead within the empire.  
Founded by {{user-nonwiki|mandimanden}} in 2021, [[Monolithism]] is focused on the worship and praise of what is referred to as the "Holy Monolith" located in [[Kekistan]]. {{user-nonwiki|mandimanden}} was able to spread his message across the world (including the Imperial Coalition). He gained a cult of followers who would help him spread the Monolith. {{user-nonwiki|mandimanden}} himself was the subject of a [[MandiManden Dog-Killing Scandal|dog-killing scandal]] that saw him banned, and Monolithism died alongside his ban. His ban has since been overturned but Monolithism remains largely dead within the empire.  
[[File:2024-03-24 18.34.45.png|thumb|View 1 of the Monolith in Kekistan]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.34.45.png|thumb|View 1 of the Monolith in Kekistan]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.34.50.png|thumb|Monolith Deniers]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.34.50.png|thumb|Monolith Deniers]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.35.31.png|thumb|Monolith text in Lucker Valley]]
[[File:2024-03-24 18.35.31.png|thumb|Monolith text in Lucker Valley]]

Latest revision as of 19:54, 19 September 2024

The Imperial Coalition features a variety of in-game religions and real-world religion. Many builds have a clear religious inspiration.

Christianity

A Christian church is a staple in many Imperial Coalition towns. Finished on March 3rd, 2019, Oakwood Church in Okeogi is the oldest church in the empire. Edago boasts the largest of these, constructed primarily by famed builder 16.png Orknarok_666 in March 2021.

Largest church in the Imperial Coalition
Oldest church in the Imperial Coalition
Inside the largest church in the Imperial Coalition

Notchism

Notchism was an in-game religion that was focused on the worship of Notch and was spread throughout Old Okeogi in early 2019 by 16.png steve02, its founder. He constructed many Notch totems throughout the islands. Uneasy residents were not very receptive to 16.png steve02's actions. To satisfy the public, Governor 16.png marioboyrc granted 16.png steve02 permission to spearhead the development of his own subdivision of Okeogi in what would eventually become Edago. There, he could freely embrace Notchism. Eventually, Notchism was banned altogether by the Okeogian council. 16.png steve02 refused to honor the ban and was banished to a cold tundra. In 2021, a non-binding public opinion poll of residents of the Imperial Coalition supported the idea of overturning the ban. However, no action has been taken and Notchism remains illegal in the Greater Okeogi area. The Notch Temple and Notch Construct in Edago remain popular landmarks in Edago.

A Notch Totem in Okeogi
The Notch Construct in Edago

Monolithism

Founded by 16.png mandimanden in 2021, Monolithism is focused on the worship and praise of what is referred to as the "Holy Monolith" located in Kekistan. 16.png mandimanden was able to spread his message across the world (including the Imperial Coalition). He gained a cult of followers who would help him spread the Monolith. 16.png mandimanden himself was the subject of a dog-killing scandal that saw him banned, and Monolithism died alongside his ban. His ban has since been overturned but Monolithism remains largely dead within the empire.

View 1 of the Monolith in Kekistan
Monolith Deniers
Monolith text in Lucker Valley