Universalism
Mythology & Lore
The Universalist pantheon consists of a variety of deities. Almost all are associated with specific celestial bodies, such as planets, stars, quasars, or black holes. Most of them also double as personifications of traits and virtues. Many of the deities are revived gods and goddesses from ancient Earth religions, notably the Greco-Roman pantheon.
Divine Origins
Universalism represents a rejection of the organized monotheistic religions that dominated Earth culture for hundreds of years and a return to the pagan pantheons of antiquity. Universalism does not have a rigorous dogma, and many practicing Universalists also follow other religious traditions or may consider themselves cultural Universalists who celebrate the major holidays and view the deities of the pantheon as personifications of values and ideas as opposed to actual deities.
Cosmological Views
Universalists accept the scientific knowledge regarding the development of the universe. Just as the deities of the pantheon are personifications of planets and other celestial objects, the mythological stories are representations of actual events, such as the Big Bang and the Dark Ages.
Tenets of Faith
There are no strict dogmas in Universalism. Different deities are associated with various traits and virtues. Followers may choose one primary deity to associate with, often related to their home planet, while still observing the holidays and tenets of other deities.
Worship
Temples are typically dedicated to a single deity and serve as locations where believers can worship or receive instruction from priests. Shrines dedicated to deities are also commonly located around settlements and cities, often along major roads. Many houses have niches for displaying statuettes of deities.
Priesthood
The Universalist priesthood is unorganized in that there is no centralized authority. Local temples maintain their own priests, but often coordinate festivals and religious observances with other Universalist temples.
Type
Religious, Pantheon
Demonym
Universalist
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