Liotainian Orthodox Church

The Liotainian Orthodox Church is the primary branch of the Theophanite Church in the Kingdom of Liotain.
== Subgroups ==
=== Rufines===
The Rufines are the predominant group in the Liotainian Orthodox Church, representing about 70% of the church population. They hold to the teachings of Rufus, an early church father.
General points of belief:
*Supports traditional family roles (male breadwinner and head-of-household, female as primary caregiver).
*Supports gender equality for all jobs except church hierarchy.
*Reluctant to outright call Pankasmic believers heretical.
*Encourage inward personal holiness rather than adhering to Rules.
*Strong belief in caring for the poor (high emphasis on education and hospitals).
*Tolerant toward other religions within the borders of "common-sense morality."
Political Stances:
*Reluctant to go to war, but encourage reasonable preparations; practical about its occasional necessity.
*Tend to practicality when dealing with foreign cultures.
Main Figurehead:
*Patriarch Carolus Rimantus: patriarch of the LOC.
===Liberals===
The Liberal movement within the Liotainian Orthodox Church is a very loose coalition, largely criticized by the Church hierarchy as a whole, which advocates changes to doctrine. Many Liberal Orthodox view themselves outside the church's authority, while others think of themselves as reformers within it.
General points of belief:
*There are many routes to God but ours is the best.
*Belief that man needs to create a more ideal and enlightened social state in preparation for God's return.
*High interest in new technologies and philosophies.
Political Stances:
*Strongly in favor of building a colonial empire.
*In favor of greater State authority in creating favorable social systems (lean socialist or communist).
*Believes women can and should be in the church hierarchy in all roles.
===Simonites===
The Simonites are a loose group of conservative Orthodox believers who follow the teachings of Metropolitan Simon of Rietavas (1581-1649). While they include themselves under the general umbrella of church authority, the Simonites feel the majority of the church has accepted bad doctrine.
General points of belief:
*Believe the Pankasmic Church is heretical.
*Wary of new technology.
*Favor traditional standards of dress (expand).
*Strong emphasis on external foreign missions.
*Practice frugality in personal living, and outrageous generosity to friends and enemies.
Political Stances:
*Mildly pacifist.
*Absolutely opposed to foreign adventurism, interventions, or colonialism.
*Opposed to both big government and big business.
Category:Liotain
Category:Religion in Liotain
Category:Theophanite Church