Gonfism

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> "In the beginning there was the Word, and there was GONF, and the word was with GONF. However, the Word was not GONF."
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> -The book of GONF
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## Overview

The belief system surrounding GONF, colloquially known as GONFism, (referred to by GONF as GONF CLUB) is a large pseudo-religion withing Jagdas. Although GONF denies it is a religion, the devotion of some of his followers is nothing short of fanatical. His followers, referring to themselves as GONFists, heed the word of GONF and have even waged a holy war as retribution for his crucifixion on August 20th of 2020. GONFism is not without its detractors, including such nations as Crab Season and Russia.

## Beliefs

The beliefs of GONFists are varied, as his the Word of GONF requires considerable interpretation. There are, however, several tenets that GONF directly preached of.

### The Tenets of GONF

* Kindness
* Humility
* Generosity
* Public Works
* Justice
* Peace
* Trust in G0NF

GONF himself had difficulty spreading these because he was, by his own admission "BAD AT MINECRAFT". Despite this, GONF organized an initiative to create safe spawn platforms at the wildwest and wildeast for new players. Likewise, GONF did not accept gifts, offers, or sacrifices from his followers, repeatedly saying "I WAS SENT TO THIS WORLD TO GIVE GIFTS UNTO YOU, NOT TO RECEIVE GIFTS FROM YOU!"

## Artifacts, Holy Locations, and Important Figures

### Artifacts

* The Last Bucket of water taken from the Spring of GONF
* The Head of GONF
* The Book of GONF
* The axe used to behead G0NF
* The tunic GONF wore to his death

### Locations

* Temple of the Flame of Peace
* Tuba Temple of G0NF's Ascension (shortname: Holy Ascension)
* The Ruins of GONFTOWN
* The Desecrated Spring of GONF
* The Site of the Crucifixion of GONF

### Important Figures

* GONF
	+ Founder of GONFism
* Gufy
	+ The only player to ever join GONF TOWN, referred to by GONF as the "HIGH PRIEST"
* Edoboss101
	+ Patriarch of Vierina, nominated by G0NF himself
* KnightBoulegard
	+ Writer of the Book of GONF, Patriarch of Helsieg nominated by G0NF himself
* Ormanus
	+ The Creator of EastGONFTOWN, and former member of the nation of GONF CLUB. He aided in the construction of the wildwast warp platform.
* Fishboy9972
	+ A member of GONFCLUB, came to the aid of GONF during the siege of GONFTOWN.
* Chad\_Thundercuk
	+ A GONF sympathizer whose town GONF sought refuge in.
	+ Patriarch of Dhofar, nominated by Patriarchs
* Katczinsky001
	+ Formerly called Betrayer of Dhofar, turned GONF over to Crab Season. Later proved to have done so out of love for his people and to be fully sympathetic for G0NF and his Children, who publically pardoned him.
* The\_Schlank
	+ Member of Crab Season who beheaded GONF
* starlorde123
	+ Built a small shrine now called Temple of the Flame of Peace to G0NF near Vierina.

## The 1st Book Of GONF

A transcript of the Book of GONF has been written here:

> "THE BOOK OF GONF
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> Praise be to the one and true name of GONF. This account of the gods good deeds was written by a proud worshipper of our good lord, KnightBoulegard. This book is merely meant to recount the deeds of our lord, his teachings and his love for us all, be they believers or non-believers.
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> BEGINNINGS
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> In the beginning, when the forests were lush, the plains fertile and humanity were just beginning to come out of their caves, GONF appeared in the holy wood. He materialised from within the great forest, and all of humanity heard his words. He preached a message of peace, unity and freedom, and all who lived in his holy light need only listen, for he accepted no gifts or sacrifices from his followers, humble as he is. He feasted only on the crops the land gave him and the food the animals provided him, good as he is.
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> TENENTS OF GONF
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> All religions, peoples and beliefs are accepted by GONF.
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> GONF preaches a message of unity and peace, and as his followers we must follow his example when we can.
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> GONF accepts no gifts or sacrifices from his followers, we need only listen.
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> And, brothers and sisters, that is all there is to know of the good way of GONF. Follow these tenents and you will live a long, happy and lustrous life full of splendour, and when all is said and done, no matter what you have done, GONF will be there to reach his loving arms out to you and welcome you to his eternal forest in the sky, sitting beside him forever."
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Following this is a section written by GONF himself which is extremely difficult to decipher. Leading GONFist Scholars have only translated the first passage, "In the beginning there was the Word, and there was GONF, and the word was with GONF. However, the Word was not GONF."