Example Fictional Religion

“Fictional religions are religions that exist only in works of fiction.”
–Wikipedia

Example Fictional Religion is a bare-bones example of a religion that exists only in fiction.

## Definition (or "Etymology" or "Origins")

The term, "Example", means "something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule" as well as "An instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate the rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rule." The term, "Fictional Religion", means "a religion that exists only in works of fiction."

## Identity (if any)

The founding of Example Fictional Religion is commonly attributed to Example Religion's Founder, according to Examplar legend, who they tie to their identity.

## Beliefs (or "Ideology" or "Doctrine")

The Example Sacred Texts play a significant role in Examplar doctrine and practice. They worship Example God as their only deity, yet uphold a henotheistic worldview regarding the deities of other religions.

## Rites and Practices (or "Practices")

In Example Fictional Religion, a member of the laity is called a "Lesser Examplar", and a member of the clergy is called an "Examplar Priest", while either can be referred-to simply as an "Examplar".

### Example Prayer Book

The Example Prayer Book is the foundational prayer book of Example Fictional Religion.

## Scriptures

The holy book of the Examplars is are the Example Sacred Texts. There are no other known holy books viewed as sacred in the Example Fictional Religion.

### Orthodox Examplar interpretation

Examplar Orthodox theology distinguishes two senses of scripture: The literal and the spiritual.

### Heterodox Examplar interpretation

Examplar Heterodox theology is divided between those who view the Sacred Texts as self-sufficient and the final authority on Examplar doctrine, and those who believe it is only the primary authority for doctrine, but not the sole source for it.

## History

The Examplars fled persecution in their ancient period. By their period of antiquity, there was a seperation from the mainstream religion that differed based on how the Example Sacred Texts should be interpreted.

## Demographics

There are 20 known followers of Example Fictional Religion, with 3 congregations, one minister per congregation, and an active missionary.

## Churches and denominations (or "Schools and branches" or "Schools and traditions")

There are two schools of Example Fictional Religion: Orthodox Example Fictional Religion, which claims to uphold the oldest true teachings of the religion, and Heterodox Example Fictional Religion, a collection of heretical denominations that formed in antiquity and later periods.

## Influence on Society (or "Society" or "Culture")

A lot of Example Culture takes direct inspiration from Example Fictional Religion, from the arts, to architecture, literature, science, philosophy, and technology. Example Culture is seen as inseparable from Example Fictional Religion.

## Criticism (or "Persecution and debates")

The Examplars have rampant instances where members hold deeply religiously intolerant views of other religions. They tend not to accept new members unless the initiation rites are passed first.

## See also

Example Fictional Religion Founder

Example Fictional God

Example Religious Text

Example Saint

## References

### Citations

1. ↑ AHI-3000, “List of fictional religion - Wikipedia,” 2 May 2022, <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List\_of\_fictional\_religions#:~:text=Fictional%20religions%20are%20religions%20that%20exist%20only%20in%20works%20of%20fiction.>, (28 June 2022).
2. ↑ Laschenkohl, Rudi, “example - Wiktionary,” 25 June 2022. <https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/example>, (28 June 2022).
3. ↑ AHI-3000, 2 May 2022, <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List\_of\_fictional\_religions>.

### Bibliography

AHI-3000. “List of fictional religion - Wikipedia.” 2 May 2022. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List\_of\_fictional\_religions>. Accessed 28 June 2022.

Laschenkohl, Rudi. “example - Wiktionary.” 25 June 2022. <https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/example>. Accessed 28 June 2022.

## External links

List of fictional religions on Wikipedia.

Definition of "example" in Wiktionary.