Aukustian Konseptiyan

**Aukustian Konseptiyan** the form of the Konseptiyan faith in Aukustia. The religion has many similarities with other forms of Konseptiyan, however theologians have noted a few regional differences found in Aukustia; despite this, it is not in conflict with any particular Konseptiyan theology, and thus is generally cooperative with the international Konseptiyan community. The religion was brought to Akainia during the first Aukustian migration to the continent, over the Encircled Sea. It is the predominant religion of the country, and greatly influences both its culture & politics.

### **History**

#### Early History

Konseptiyan, largely being an ethnically Bolish religion, had no previous contact with Akaina before the Aukustian Migration. Konseptiyan churches were among some of the first buildings constructed by the early Aukustian migrants, which quickly drew the ire of their Sindo Joseonite rulers, who would eventually repress the practice of the religion. This influenced Aukustian Konseptiyanism, as forcing it underground caused a greater earlier tradition of home worship, which would later go to influence the more spiritual theology practiced by Aukustian theologians when compared to other Bols. The practice of Konseptiyanism was one of the key factors which later lead to the Aukustian rebellions against Joseonite rule.

#### Konseptiyan in early Aukustia

With the constantly changing political atmosphere of the early Aukustian states, the fate of Konseptiyan was tied to the fate of Aukustian nationalism as a whole; constantly in flux as a seemingly endless stream of wars & rebellions rendered maps of the region obsolete. Konseptiyan was often intrinsically tied to the dynasties & kings of the era, whom acted in a semi-theological pattern; royal rule was supported by kings being proclaimed as having become Savrenštvo by Konseptiyan clerics, and the monarchy in turn often using state funds to keep Konseptiyan organizations afloat. Various regional churches & interpretations were brought together under a central state church during the centralization undertaken by the later Rakočević leaders.

#### Post-Democratization

The Konseptiyan church was formally separated from the Kingdom in the 1836 Constitution, however maintains a constitutional agreement with the Kingdom that "The Kingdom of Aukustia shall recognise the exclusive mission of the Konseptiyan Church of Aukustia, as a national church, in the spiritual life of the Aukustian people, in the development of their national culture and preservation of their national identity." Konseptiyan remains by far the largest religion practiced by the Aukustian people.

### **Theology**

The entirety of Aukustian Konseptiyan is based on how one can use the 5 Guiding Principles to become a Savrenštvo, or the ideal member of society.

#### 5 Guiding Principles

Aukustian Konseptiyan utilizes the 5 Guiding Principles, which are seen as holy keys towards a good & fulfilling life by Konseptiyans.

##### Family

Between genetic or marital bondage; the purest, most unconditional form of love, which is brought into the world with the birth of a new soul; a child.

##### Loyalty

Like family, loyalty is also a form of love, however is much less spiritual than its familial counterpart. To be “loyal” to one is not only to support them, but also to continue to support them out of not a bond of soul but a bond of personality. One can also experience love of loyalty to non-corporeal entities; one of the most important values of the Konseptiyan Church of Aukustia in particular is the love of loyalty which Aukustians should have towards their nation. The actual distinction between whether or not piety is a separate guiding principle or simply the love of loyalty one experiences towards the Konseptiyan faith itself is of contention between Konseptiyan theologians.

##### Judiciousness

To be judicious is to make the right choices. Without judiciousness & practical approaches to problems, people will be left far too neurotic to succeed & have a good life. Whether one can be considered judicious or not can only be determined by how their previous actions have affected their future; do they succeed & uplift themselves, or do they fall into a cascading spiral of failure? For this, being a judge or specializing in legal work is considered one of the holiest jobs to maintain within the Konseptiyan faith.

##### Tactfulness

Modesty & tact perfect the societal balance between Konseptiyan constructs.

##### Piety

Piety is reverence for the Konseptiyan school of thought, and respect to both the faith & its followers.

#### Birth Worship

Conception & birth are seen as holy, as they are the action through which familial love is created. Birth, & children, are sacred, as they are seen as the vessels through which familial love can be tied into; ergo, one must first procreate with their partner before they can have a Konseptiyan sanctioned marriage. Marriage can only be annulled if the soul bond has been broken between the two; ergo, their children have expired.

#### Savrenštvo

The Savrenštvo is the human living the most idealistic of lives taught by Konseptiyan teachings. Every human should strive to be a Savrenštvo.

#### National Savrenštvo

In recent years, as an evolution of esoteric ideas espoused by the Aukustian People's Interest Party, a new interpretation of the Savrenštvo concept has emerged. National Savrenštvo is the belief that Aukustians, and Bolish Konseptiyans as a whole, are a people naturally more inclined to desirable Savrenštvo values when compared to the other peoples of the Erf. This belief shapes the APIP's ideas of Bolish racial supremacy.

### **Worship & Traditions**

#### Home Worship

Some Aukustians practice Konseptiyan from their home space, either out of the lack of an accessible place of worship or out of personal belief. Most families will own copies of "The Guiding Principles" & "The Process of Enlightenment," families will often buy books from individual clerics & theological interpreters to supplement their theological regimen & amplify their study process of reaching Savrenštvo, from home. Many families wish to invite holy energy directly into their homes, and so will only practice at-home-birth.

#### Konseptiyan Astrology

Konseptiyan astrology developed as a spiritualistic practice of Konseptiyan, which incorporates the astrological aspect of some indiginous Akainian religions found in Kuagaaruk & Kitivoo. Konseptiyan star signs are based off the position of the two moons at the time of birth, which has caused the employment of precise time keepers in Aukustian natal wards, in order to inform the mother of their child's astrological orientation. Each moon is organized into 8 different positions, and children assume half of their orientation from each, creating a total possibility of 64 signs in the Konseptiyan system.

Konseptiyan Astrology was first theorized by Konseptiyan clerics whom lived near the northern borders of early Aukustia, as they incorporated aspects from nearby, Akainian culture. Practice of Konseptiyan astrology was once considered heretical by the Konseptiyan church, however this failed to stave its influence; thus, the church would later come to embrace its spiritualism. Interpretation of Konseptiyan astrology largely differs across Aukustia, usually moving alongside religious devotion; to some, it is an interesting niche about one's birth, however other areas of the country use it to determine employment. This has caused the Aukustian government to ban the asking of one's birthday in governmental employment departments, as some talented workers began to be rejected for their moon sign.

###### Sevlevina Sign

The Sevlevina sign comes from the moon Sevlivina, the larger & closer of the two. It is believed to determine one's attitude towards others.

The signs are further split into two groups, those that end with the suffix -ami and those that end with -vi. Ami are seen as much more flexible & mutable, whereas vi are much more aligned to their signs traits.

###### Drugisma Sign

The Drugisma sign comes from the moon Drugisma, the smaller of the two. It is believed to determine one's internal attitude. Drugisma's moon phases progress more frequently than Sevlevina's, which is what creates the disparity which enables the 64 unique Aukustian zodiac combination.

### **Cultural Impact**

#### Konseptiyan Politics

##### Conservativism

Conservativism & Konseptiyan have a long history together. Conservatives use Konseptiyan values to make arguments against liberal & socialist policies often, often enjoying the support of Konseptiyan clerics in doing this. Since Konseptiyan teaches that true, familial love can only exist through the birth of a child, the Konseptiyan value of Family is frequently weaponized against LGBT people, whom are denounced as degenerative for being unable to produce such a love.

##### Nationalism

Konseptiyan, being recognized as a part of the Aukustia's cultural heritage, forms a key part of its national identity, and thus a key part of its nationalist politics. Protecting the Konseptiyan faith is one of the key arguments used in Aukustian national arguments, as Aukustia remains the most vehemently Konseptiyan nation in the world.

##### Theocracy

Rule by Konseptiyan religious leaders has long been an idea proposed in the Aukustian political sphere. In the past, both regional Konseptiyan churches & the king had essentially ruled the country in tandem, utilizing a system of mutual support; this would collapse with the establishment of the constitution. Currently, local semi-theocracies exist across Aukustia in villages & counties, as Konseptiyan clerics use their influence across the community to win themselves electoral power & positions.

##### National Konseptiyan

National Konseptiyan is an ideology which promotes treating the country as if it were a person who must be guided towards Savrenštvo; it differs from theocracy in the fact that a National Konseptiyan government would not necessarily be lead by Konseptiyan clerics. National Konseptiyan is mostly an ideological approach to diplomacy, stating that Aukustia must follow Konseptiyan tenants to recieve respect internationally. However, National Konseptiyan does include internal values of conservativism & harsh legal standards, which has lead some political theorists to cite both the Democratic Party & the APIP as National Konseptiyan parties; while certain members of these parties do identify themselves as devout Konseptiyans, both parties reject the formal label.

##### Geobolism

Konseptiyan, much in the same way it forms the Aukustian identity, is utilized as supportive method for Geobolism as well; greater religious connection would be brought along the international Bol community which Geobolism so idealizes.