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'''Johnactualism''' (/ʤɒnˈækʧuəlɪzᵊm/) is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of John Actual. It is currently one of Alathra’s most prominent religions, and is practiced in four different continents, with a total of five churches across the map dedicated to John. Johnactualism is not a creationist religion
== History ==
Johnactualism has existed long before it
=== Kalytera Johnactualism (2021 - 2022) ===
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=== Enlightened Church of John (2023 - present) ===
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The current active branch of Johnactualism is the Enlightened Church of John
== Beliefs ==
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=== The Sixteenth ===
The sixteenth day of every calendar month is considered holy in Johnactualism, for it is John who has deemed it so. An accolade for the Enlightened Church of John’s [[Order of the Enlightened]] (the military) is held every sixteenth day of the month to grant followers different ranks within the Order.
The sixteenth of August is especially holy for the same reason. It is the holiest day of the year in Johnactualism. Worldwide celebrations occur on this day. This year, the sixteenth of August will see the opening of the Holy Chest in Divinus Actualia. It is known only to John himself what lies inside the Holy Chest, and His followers will soon find out.
The sixteenth of February is a date that remains infamous within the faith. On this fateful day in 2024, a battalion of
[[File:Words of John.png|thumb|333x333px|The Words of John]]
=== Teachings ===
Johnactualist preachers teach their followers to find inner peace, to find pride in life, to accept other faiths, and much, much more. John Actual can be worshipped alongside any other gods, so long as they do not promote violence and war within the world, or willingly make the people of Alathra suffer.
The Holy Word of John Actual (also called the Words of John) are the most important rules in the faith, guiding Johnactualists to live a prosperous life. Johnactualists believe that John has blessed them with these rules, and that they are to honour him by following them, creating a just and healthy society.
=== The Afterlife ===
Johnactualists believe that once you die, your soul must reincarnate until you reach Enlightenment. Enlightenment is defined as an eternal peaceful afterlife. Not in a sense that life is pain, but rather that life is the path to Enlightenment. What path Johnactualists choose in life determines if they reach Enlightenment.
In Johnactualism, John and the Divine Soul are two different beings, while also being the same being. The Divine Spirit is something that will live on after John's mortal incarnation dies. It will subsequently become another force of peace.
=== The Holy Lands ===
The southwestern peninsula of the island of Valtara, located within the continent of Ceyreto, is considered holy in the Johnactualist faith. High Priest Jack Blanche was the first person of Johnactualist faith to set foot on the Holy Lands. He founded the capital of the Church, [[Divinus Actualia]] (commonly referred to as “Actualia”, in January 2024 with a vision for the perfect utopia that he and his people would soon call home. The authoritative Gempire of Zydel initially disputed the claim that Jack had laid, but was later brought to justice, and became an official town of the Enlightened Church of John.
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