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In September 2012, the [[Charter of Westarctica]] guaranteed freedom of religious expression for all individuals, and two years later, the religious symbol of the cross was reinstated on the [[Flag of Westarctica]]. Although religion was permitted, there was no state church and the [[Government of Westarctica|government]] took no official religious position. | In September 2012, the [[Charter of Westarctica]] guaranteed freedom of religious expression for all individuals, and two years later, the religious symbol of the cross was reinstated on the [[Flag of Westarctica]]. Although religion was permitted, there was no state church and the [[Government of Westarctica|government]] took no official religious position. | ||
===Formation of the church== | ===Formation of the church=== | ||
In November 2018, Dr. Hans Kempe, the Duke of [[Mount Howe|Howe]], wrote a proposal to [[Grand Duke Travis]] requesting permission to create a ecumenical church in Westarctica that would be open to all Christian denominations. After presenting the proposal to the [[Royal Council]] in his Q4 Royal Council Report, the Grand Duke gave final approval for the creation of the Ecumenical Church of Westarctica. | In November 2018, Dr. Hans Kempe, the Duke of [[Mount Howe|Howe]], wrote a proposal to [[Grand Duke Travis]] requesting permission to create a ecumenical church in Westarctica that would be open to all Christian denominations. After presenting the proposal to the [[Royal Council]] in his Q4 Royal Council Report, the Grand Duke gave final approval for the creation of the Ecumenical Church of Westarctica. | ||