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Canalism is a religion that worships the canal god, κανάλι, who takes form in all water and lava, though is most present in traditional canals. |
Canalism is a religion that worships the canal god, κανάλι, who takes form in all water and lava, though is most present in traditional canals. |
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History |
==History== |
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===Founding=== |
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Canalism was founded in late january by Pope Dankmemestopkek. At first, it was not a public religion, but a secret cult with a cult room in the MTA Rails. It had several different religious trials and practices, such as the Trial of the Holy Hall, in which a cult member would have to jump across fences in a mini-canal in order to gain the right to read the holy books, and Divine Rest, in which someone would lay in water for 3 seconds and come back up, in order to become closer with the canal, the deeper the hole, the closer you got. The Holy books were seperated into two different books, totaling 35 pages. A few of the pages were translated into greek to hide the fact they were about human sacrifice, which was removed in The First Reformation. At it's peak, The Cultists of the Canal had 11 members, notable members being Cult Leader Dank, Cult Co-Leader Chaos Canadian, and Cult Captain Gantoe. |
Canalism was founded in late january by Pope Dankmemestopkek. At first, it was not a public religion, but a secret cult with a cult room in the MTA Rails. It had several different religious trials and practices, such as the Trial of the Holy Hall, in which a cult member would have to jump across fences in a mini-canal in order to gain the right to read the holy books, and Divine Rest, in which someone would lay in water for 3 seconds and come back up, in order to become closer with the canal, the deeper the hole, the closer you got. The Holy books were seperated into two different books, totaling 35 pages. A few of the pages were translated into greek to hide the fact they were about human sacrifice, which was removed in The First Reformation. At it's peak, The Cultists of the Canal had 11 members, notable members being Cult Leader Dank, Cult Co-Leader Chaos Canadian, and Cult Captain Gantoe. |
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===The First Reformation=== |
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On February 4th, the Canalist religion was reformed. A new holy book was made, combining the two books into a single one, shortening it to 26 pages, and making it more applicable outside of MTA. The religion was also [https://www.reddit.com/r/civclassics/comments/7v9c2i/announcing_the_new_religion_canalism/ Publicly Announced] to the world. The First Reformation holy book was mass-produced, with over 150 copies in the world, and is the current holy book. At it's peak, 1st Reformation Canalism had 26-29 estimated believers. The new holy books also added Holy Sites and Holy Days |
On February 4th, the Canalist religion was reformed. A new holy book was made, combining the two books into a single one, shortening it to 26 pages, and making it more applicable outside of MTA. The religion was also [https://www.reddit.com/r/civclassics/comments/7v9c2i/announcing_the_new_religion_canalism/ Publicly Announced] to the world. The First Reformation holy book was mass-produced, with over 150 copies in the world, and is the current holy book. At it's peak, 1st Reformation Canalism had 26-29 estimated believers. The new holy books also added Holy Sites and Holy Days |
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==Nipplerock Canalism Schism and Fixation== |
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On February 10th, Gantoe, a trusted and devoted member of Canalism, was advocating holy war again all non-believers and announced his schismatic Nipplerock Canalism. Pope Dankmemestopkek tried to reason with him, But gantoe would not listen. He blew up the old cult room, and threatened to blow up Trevie as well. Eventually Gantoe was calmed down by Dankmemestopkek, and signed an agreement to combine with Orthodox Canalism, and repented his sins in Divine Rest. |
On February 10th, Gantoe, a trusted and devoted member of Canalism, was advocating holy war again all non-believers and announced his schismatic Nipplerock Canalism. Pope Dankmemestopkek tried to reason with him, But gantoe would not listen. He blew up the old cult room, and threatened to blow up Trevie as well. Eventually Gantoe was calmed down by Dankmemestopkek, and signed an agreement to combine with Orthodox Canalism, and repented his sins in Divine Rest. |
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===The Second Reformation=== |
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On February 18th, the religion was reformed again. Pope Dank created a Canalism group to record the members, and made a rank system. Mods in the group were Priests, admins Archbishops, owners Cardinals, and the primary owner is the Pope. Currently, there are 39 recorded believers (excluding alts), 42 (including non-recorded but known), and 46 (including non-recorded and alts). You can also buy holy books in the Yoahtl Bookstores, and get one for free from the Pope himself, if you go to MTA. |
On February 18th, the religion was reformed again. Pope Dank created a Canalism group to record the members, and made a rank system. Mods in the group were Priests, admins Archbishops, owners Cardinals, and the primary owner is the Pope. Currently, there are 39 recorded believers (excluding alts), 42 (including non-recorded but known), and 46 (including non-recorded and alts). You can also buy holy books in the Yoahtl Bookstores, and get one for free from the Pope himself, if you go to MTA. |
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Other Events |
===Other Events=== |
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* A couple of conflicts between the Blood Pagans and Canalists |
* A couple of conflicts between the Blood Pagans and Canalists |
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* Bombing of the canalist church (by a creeper) |
* Bombing of the canalist church (by a creeper) |
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Population |
==Population== |
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39 Recorded Believers |
39 Recorded Believers |
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Believers are mostly in MTA and TDC, though there is a good amount of canalists in Southshire and Yoahtl, and others in the HJE, Oistins, and other nations |
Believers are mostly in MTA and TDC, though there is a good amount of canalists in Southshire and Yoahtl, and others in the HJE, Oistins, and other nations |
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Holy Days |
==Holy Days== |
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Minor |
===Minor=== |
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February 10th, March 2nd, November 15th |
February 10th, March 2nd, November 15th |
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Major |
===Major=== |
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July 3rd, October 5th |
July 3rd, October 5th |
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Holy Sites |
==Holy Sites== |
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Major |
===Major=== |
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Mount Augusta Canal |
Mount Augusta Canal |
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Yoahtl Trench Canal |
Yoahtl Trench Canal |
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Minor |
===Minor=== |
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Southshire Canal |
Southshire Canal |
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Revision as of 06:42, 12 March 2018
The Holy Religion of Canalism
Canalism is a religion that worships the canal god, κανάλι, who takes form in all water and lava, though is most present in traditional canals.
History
Founding
Canalism was founded in late january by Pope Dankmemestopkek. At first, it was not a public religion, but a secret cult with a cult room in the MTA Rails. It had several different religious trials and practices, such as the Trial of the Holy Hall, in which a cult member would have to jump across fences in a mini-canal in order to gain the right to read the holy books, and Divine Rest, in which someone would lay in water for 3 seconds and come back up, in order to become closer with the canal, the deeper the hole, the closer you got. The Holy books were seperated into two different books, totaling 35 pages. A few of the pages were translated into greek to hide the fact they were about human sacrifice, which was removed in The First Reformation. At it's peak, The Cultists of the Canal had 11 members, notable members being Cult Leader Dank, Cult Co-Leader Chaos Canadian, and Cult Captain Gantoe.
The First Reformation
On February 4th, the Canalist religion was reformed. A new holy book was made, combining the two books into a single one, shortening it to 26 pages, and making it more applicable outside of MTA. The religion was also Publicly Announced to the world. The First Reformation holy book was mass-produced, with over 150 copies in the world, and is the current holy book. At it's peak, 1st Reformation Canalism had 26-29 estimated believers. The new holy books also added Holy Sites and Holy Days
Nipplerock Canalism Schism and Fixation
On February 10th, Gantoe, a trusted and devoted member of Canalism, was advocating holy war again all non-believers and announced his schismatic Nipplerock Canalism. Pope Dankmemestopkek tried to reason with him, But gantoe would not listen. He blew up the old cult room, and threatened to blow up Trevie as well. Eventually Gantoe was calmed down by Dankmemestopkek, and signed an agreement to combine with Orthodox Canalism, and repented his sins in Divine Rest.
The Second Reformation
On February 18th, the religion was reformed again. Pope Dank created a Canalism group to record the members, and made a rank system. Mods in the group were Priests, admins Archbishops, owners Cardinals, and the primary owner is the Pope. Currently, there are 39 recorded believers (excluding alts), 42 (including non-recorded but known), and 46 (including non-recorded and alts). You can also buy holy books in the Yoahtl Bookstores, and get one for free from the Pope himself, if you go to MTA.
Other Events
- A couple of conflicts between the Blood Pagans and Canalists
- Building of the first canalist church
- Yoahtl and Southshire conversion missions
- Bombing of the canalist church (by a creeper)
Population
39 Recorded Believers
Although the majority of MTA is canalist, there are still some who belong to other religions, such as Jumpism, Daoism, Blood Paganism, the Possum Cult, Cult of the Supreme Being, and the Cult of the All-Father.
Believers are mostly in MTA and TDC, though there is a good amount of canalists in Southshire and Yoahtl, and others in the HJE, Oistins, and other nations
Holy Days
Minor
February 10th, March 2nd, November 15th
Major
July 3rd, October 5th
Holy Sites
Major
Mount Augusta Canal
Yoahtl Trench Canal
Minor
Southshire Canal
Westminster Canals
Okashima Canal