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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., Followersas ofits the faithfollowers do not believe that John “createdto be responsible for the Earth”creation of Alathra. They simply view John as a moral compass, a guiding light, teaching them to live a life of peace and self-love.
 
== History ==
Johnactualism has existed long before it becamefirst popularappeared on Alathra, having been foundedestablished in 2021 by a group of people, dedicated to bringing peace to the faraway lands they called home. Johnactualists have branchedsplit off into two different branches over the course of many years: ''Kalytera Johnactualism'' (now defunct), and ''The Enlightened Church of John'' (currently active)
 
=== Kalytera Johnactualism (2021 - 2022) ===
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=== Enlightened Church of John (2023 - present) ===
''Main Article: [[{{main|Enlightened Church of John]]''}}
The current active branch of Johnactualism is the Enlightened Church of John., Foundedfounded by High Priest Allorace Krino in May 2023, with a vision to spread the great word of John Actual to every corner of the world. The founding of the Enlightened Church of John coincided with the creation of the Johnactual Prophecy, the Holy Book of the Church. This branch of the religion is much more organized, havingconsisting of a proper hierarchy, a military, and a flourishing [[Divinus Actualia|capital]] on the island of Valtara. It has brought forward many new followers of the faith, and has led many people to find their true selves through the teachings of John Actual.
 
The current active branch of Johnactualism is the Enlightened Church of John. Founded by High Priest Allorace Krino in May 2023, with a vision to spread the great word of John Actual to every corner of the world. The founding of the Enlightened Church of John coincided with the creation of the Johnactual Prophecy, the Holy Book of the Church. This branch of the religion is much more organized, having a proper hierarchy, a military, and a flourishing [[Divinus Actualia|capital]] on the island of Valtara. It has brought forward many new followers of the faith, and has led many people to find their true selves through the teachings of John Actual.
 
== 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 Kittens[[Kittenism|kittenists]], whose faith considers Johnactualism as a murderousfalse cultreligion, raided a createdcathedral in spiteDivinus ofActulia Johnactualism,during massacredthe innocentholy churchgoersceremonies atof the capitalsixteenth. A few days prior, Kittenism washad been condemned by Johnactualist leadership, dueciting tokittenists' theircolonialistic colonistforeign ways,policies and hatredtheir forknown thoseaggression whoagainst are notpeople of theirother faithreligions.
[[File:Words of John.png|thumb|333x333px|The Words of John]]