Religion

Religion is any cultural system of beleif, including designated behaviors and practices, world views, worship practices, philsophical texts, sacred places, ethics, morals, or organizations, that relate sophonts to the supernatural or transcendental often as a cosmic "order of existence."

Description (Specifications)

"One thing appears to be missing from this diverse universe, however — religion. The only mention made of religion in the TRAVELLER rules are the religious dictatorships that can occur in world government generation." ("The Stellar Diocese" Dragon #101 (Sept 1985) pg 83)

History & Background (Dossier)

"The Stellar Diocese" article in Dragon #101 gave the framework on how religion might work in the Traveler universe. "Clergy members receive an automatic skill of Religion-l upon joining this service. All clerical members age normally as per their race. "

Futuristic religions

"The following are a few examples of religions that could be created for science-fiction campaigns set in the TRAVELLER Imperium and its environs. None of them are “official” GDW game additions"

Brotherhood of the Sphere - Around since Imperial year 900 its followers believe the universe is an infinite, selfaware sphere, and that other universes revolve around it. Their holy symbol is a spherical crystal (usually lapis lazuli) worn about the neck.

Church of Divine Truth - dating back to the First Imperium this religion is very popular with membership well into the billions. It believes that there is a Supreme Being that has at least one semidivine minion on each planet. Their holy symbol is a small, four-pointed star tatooed on the back of the right hand

Terran religions - among the large number of religions on Earth there are some newcomers.

• The Disciples of Terran Purity. The Disciples mistrust and do no use technology believing it to have corrupted Terra and rendering her peoples’ spirits impure. The exist at TL-1 or even TL-0.
• Order of the Unicorn - "a following of doctors and other healers who strive to preserve life and health in all sentient beings. The Order takes its name from a mythical Terra animal supposedly able to cure disease and poisonings."

Category:Religions

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science