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The role of '''religion in Westarctica''' is an area of only limited social concern by the country's government and peoples. | The role of '''religion in Westarctica''' is currently an area of only limited social concern by the country's government and peoples. [[Westarctica]] distinguishes itself from many other sovereign nations in that it does not place religious restrictions nor enforce religious laws or edicts on any of its citizens, nor does it limit the availability of diplomatic visas for entry or exit from the country's borders for religious reasons. | ||
However, previously, religion played a very significant role in the shaping of Westarctica's national character. | |||
==Religion in the Achaean Territory== | ==Religion in the Achaean Territory== | ||
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==Adoption of Christianity as National Religion== | ==Adoption of Christianity as National Religion== | ||
[[File:Statement of Faith.jpg|thumb|Statement of Faith as written, signed, and decreed by Grand Duke Travis in 2004]] | |||
===Legal basis=== | ===Legal basis=== | ||
In June 2004, the Consul-General underwent a religious conversion and became a born-again Christian as publicly declared in the 13 June 2004 Statement of Faith. As part of a reorganization of the government of the Achaean Territory, all previous legal codes were abolished and the [[Grand Ducal Mandate]] became the new law of the land. At this time, the country changed its name to [[Westarctica]], and adopted a new flag with a cross and crown design. | In June 2004, the Consul-General underwent a religious conversion and became a born-again Christian as publicly declared in the 13 June 2004 Statement of Faith. As part of a reorganization of the government of the Achaean Territory, all previous legal codes were abolished and the [[Grand Ducal Mandate]] became the new law of the land. At this time, the country changed its name to [[Westarctica]], and adopted a new flag with a cross and crown design. | ||
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This altercation, where religion was not the central issue, but still included on the periphery, marked the beginning of the end of Westarctica's prestige and ability to function as a sovereign government. The fact that the new [[Minister of Theocratic Affairs]] was involved with the turmoil only made matters more difficult to resolve. | This altercation, where religion was not the central issue, but still included on the periphery, marked the beginning of the end of Westarctica's prestige and ability to function as a sovereign government. The fact that the new [[Minister of Theocratic Affairs]] was involved with the turmoil only made matters more difficult to resolve. | ||
===The Thurston== | ===The Thurston=== | ||
In 2007, an announcement was made on Westarctica's official website by the [[Minister of Foreign Affairs|Minister of Affairs]], [[Lovette Mott]] that a new religious enclave would be carved out of [[Thurston Island]], which was ruled over by her daughter, Her Highness, the [[Princess of Thurston]]. Although it was presented with the caveat that the project would not interfere with Westarctica's freedom of religion policy, the core idea was described as: | In 2007, an announcement was made on Westarctica's official website by the [[Minister of Foreign Affairs|Minister of Affairs]], [[Lovette Mott]] that a new religious enclave would be carved out of [[Thurston Island]], which was ruled over by her daughter, Her Highness, the [[Princess of Thurston]]. Although it was presented with the caveat that the project would not interfere with Westarctica's freedom of religion policy, the core idea was described as: | ||
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==Religion during the second reign of Grand Duke Travis== | ==Religion during the second reign of Grand Duke Travis== | ||
In November 2014, Travis decided that he was once again bear the cloak of royalty and was elevated from being "Protector of Westarctica" to Grand Duke of Westarctica. At this time, he redesigned Westarctica's flag and created a more attractive version of the original cross and crown motif. He also declared "God Save Westarctica" to be the nation anthem again. These very public changes were intended as an overture to citizens who joined during the years when Christianity was the National Religion to let them know their presence was welcome in the nation. | |||
===Current legal status of religion=== | |||
The Charter of Westarctica guarantees freedom of religion for all citizens. [[Grand Duke Travis]] has stated that in the future, his own personal religious choices shall remain his own and will not permeate the national identity of the government or the country. | |||
==External links== | |||
[https://web.archive.org/web/20070510145955/http://westarctica.com:80/thurston.htm Archived page describing The Thurston] | |||
[[Category:Culture of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Culture of Westarctica]] | ||