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Pelaxia is one of the least religious countries in the world, with only 15% of the population declaring religion an important part of their daily life. Among the religious population there are followers of 90 affiliations, Roman Catholics are the most prevalent. Early Pelaxians, like Cognatis, were adherents of Cognati paganism. Later the region was gradually Christianized.In modern times, Pelaxia has seen a great decline in religiosity, at least among non-immigrant Pelaxians and most palmerians are irreligious: atheism and agnosticism are the most common metaphysical views.
Pelaxia is one of the least religious countries in the world, with only 15% of the population declaring religion an important part of their daily life. Among the religious population there are followers of 90 affiliations, [[Catholic Church|Catholics]] are the most prevalent. Early Pelaxians, like Cognatis, were adherents of Cognati paganism. Later the region was gradually Christianized. In modern times, Pelaxia has seen a great decline in religiosity, at least among non-immigrant Pelaxians and most palmerians are irreligious: atheism and agnosticism are the most common metaphysical views.


Most Pelaxians do not participate regularly in weekly religious worship. A July 2025 study shows that of the Pelaxians who identify themselves as religious, 36% never attend mass, 20.8% barely ever attend mass, 19% attend mass a few times a year, 6.8% two or three times per month, 13.4% every Sunday and holidays, and 2.9% multiple times per week.
Most Pelaxians do not participate regularly in weekly religious worship. A July 2025 study shows that of the Pelaxians who identify themselves as religious, 36% never attend mass, 20.8% barely ever attend mass, 19% attend mass a few times a year, 6.8% two or three times per month, 13.4% every Sunday and holidays, and 2.9% multiple times per week.


Although a majority of Pelaxians self-identify as Catholics, younger generations tend to ignore the Church's moral doctrines on issues such as pre-marital sex, homosexuality, same-sex marriage or contraception. The total number of parish priests shrank from 104,300 in 1975 to 60,500 in 2024, with an average age of 65.5 years.By contrast, many expressions of popular religiosity still thrive, often linked to local festivals.
Although a majority of Pelaxians self-identify as Catholics, younger generations tend to ignore the Church's moral doctrines on issues such as pre-marital sex, homosexuality, same-sex marriage or contraception. The total number of parish priests shrank from 104,300 in 1975 to 60,500 in 2024, with an average age of 65.5 years. By contrast, many expressions of popular religiosity still thrive, often linked to local festivals.
===Cinema===
===Cinema===
The Pelaxian film industry was born between 1903 and 1908 with three companies: the Sociedad Cinematográfic de Pelaxia, the Amberes Film and the Nueva Luz Film. Other companies soon followed in Montia and in Agrila. In a short time these first companies reached a fair producing quality, and films were soon sold outside Pelaxia.The Macadamia Film Festival is celebrated since 2004 in the city of Macadamia and is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Sarpedon.
The Pelaxian film industry was born between 1903 and 1908 with three companies: the Sociedad Cinematográfic de Pelaxia, the Amberes Film and the Nueva Luz Film. Other companies soon followed in Montia and in Agrila. In a short time these first companies reached a fair producing quality, and films were soon sold outside Pelaxia.The Macadamia Film Festival is celebrated since 2004 in the city of Macadamia and is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Sarpedon.