The Passions

The Passions are a religion or a set of superstitions from Thaylenah.Stormlight Three Update #4, /r/Stormlight_Archive, 9/8/16 They are a pagan belief/philosophy/religion.
According to Brandon, the Passions could be called a religion, but there are those among the Thaylens (and to a lesser extent, other peoples) who would argue that it's more a philosophy. Or a companion religion. Much like Shinto and/or Confucianism co-exist in some places with Buddhism.
However, there is not a formalized theology, despite various thinkers and gurus expressing their thoughts on the matter. The central idea is that Passion equates to Action, and the cosmic belief that wanting something draws it to you. This idea is reinforced by the spren, obviously.Stormlight Three Update #4, /r/Stormlight_Archive, 9/8/16
Again, according to Brandon, one can see the Passions as a Rosharan version of the Law of Attraction, though some people there have taken it further into a more religious fundamental.Stormlight Three Update #4, /r/Stormlight_Archive, 9/8/16
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