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[IC]  Tekism

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Tekism is a polytheistic religion native to Akarus. It is the largest religion in Akarus with an estimated 14 million followers.

Tekism holds a belief in three dieties: the dualistic dieties Faren and Geto, and Tek, the balance between them. Tekist theology centers on the eternal struggle between them to establish their order over the world. Its philosophy emphasizes maintaining order and balance, both within the individual and in the world.

There are several major theological branches of Tekism:
*Trinitarian: Trinitarian Tekism is the largest branch of Tekism and historically the state religion of Akarus. It believes the three dieties are equal in power, and that in their struggles maintain a balance of power between themselves to prevent any one diety from gaining an upper hand.
*Nontrinitarian: Nontrinitarian is the overall category for any branches that believe the deities are unequal in power. These branches are regarded as heretical by the offical Church of Akarus and have been subject to persecution for most of their history. There are several major forms of Nontrinitarian Tekism:
**One of the largest branches believes that Tek is greater in power than Faren and Geto. In its greater power it controls the fighting between them and maintains their balance. Its doctrine emphasizes the superiority of Tek and focuses worship significantly more on Tek over the other dieties. In many sects this belief borders on monotheism.
**Another branch believes Tek is weaker than Faren and Geto. This branch is split on the whether Tek being weaker is the cause of unbalance in the world, or because of it.
*Farengetoism: A fringe and radical branch of Tekism, Farengetoists believe that Tek is not a distict entity, but rather Faren and Geto collectively. Farengetoists believe that only by taking the two extremes together (a state they call "Farengeto") can true balance be found.




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