Catholic Church (Eastern Rite)
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Catholic Church (Eastern Rite) is a name for the associated national churches which follow this version of Christianity. The use of the term 'Catholic' refers to it being part of the universal Christian Church.
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[edit] History
It first became prominent in Al'Badara in the ninth century, spreading through most of Northern Majatra and Western Seleya. it is believed that Christianity came to Al'Badara in the late eight-early ninth centuries from Hobrazia. Contact with the mother Church, the Hobrazian Orthodox Church was lost during the subsequent Muslim invasions which accounts for the differences in doctrine between the two Churches.
[edit] Doctrines
[edit] Not the Bible Alone
The Eastern Rite churches recognise the authority of the Bible, but not the Bible alone, the traditions and customs of the Church have an equal authority. That is, the Church believes in a 'continuing revelation' which is mediated through the members of it and the history of the Church.
[edit] Faith And Works
These Churches believe that faith alone is not sufficent for salvation. Its view is that 'good works' are necessary, but not sufficent for salvation.
[edit] Universalism
This is the doctrine, that in the end, all shall be saved. It rejects the idea of eternal punishment for sins, which no matter how bad they are, are limited. Gods infinite goodness and justice are such that he would not allow such a disproportionate punishment. Also, as every created being has free will, God allows them at any time to choose to reject sin. In the end even the Devil himself will be saved
[edit] Governance
Its governing body is the Great Council, which is composed of all the Bishops of the church. It rejects the authority over Christianity claimed by various Popes.
[edit] Member Churches
- Al'Badaran Catholic Church (ER)
- Barmenian Catholic Church (ER)
- Department of Cildania (ER)
- Kanjoran Catholic Church (ER)
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| Geography | Ethnicity and Religion: Catholic Church (Eastern Rite), Islam (Sunni) | History | Foreign Relations: United Majatran Republic | Economy |
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| Centrist Party | Ishtirakiya Party | Radical Party | Social Progressive Party | United Socialist Labor Party | Heads of State |
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| Barmenia |
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| Name | History | Demographics: Barmenian Catholic Church (ER), Ebionite Church | People: Leon Müller, Rivka bat Yehuda, Travis "The Pastor" McMullen, Friedrick Nietzsche XVII | National Symbols: Flag, Anthem, Animal | Historical Political Parties: Aotearoan Resistance League, Just Freedom Party of the Barmenian People, Popular Democratic Party of Barmenistan, Libertarian Socialist Party | Notable Current Political Parties: Sozialdarwinist Rat vom Übermensch, Traviscist Party |
| Regions |
| Arakhim | Ikegaru | Murdhild | Sisula | Uthena |
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| Royal Barmenian Army | Royal Barmenian Navy | Royal Barmenian Air Force | Royal Barmenian Police |
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