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== Religion == | == Religion == | ||
{{Main|Religion in Cartadania}} | |||
[[File:Catedral da Sé em São Paulo.jpg|thumb|right|200px|One of the many cathedrals found across the country, Catholicism stands as the dominant religious denomination.]] | |||
The Cartadanian constitution establishes a framework of secular governance, championing the paramount principle of freedom of religion or belief for all citizens. This constitutional tenet underscores the principle that no particular religious affiliation shall wield a "state character," while simultaneously permitting measured collaboration between the state and religious groups. This constitutional foundation serves as the bedrock upon which Cartadanians are bestowed with the unencumbered liberty to pursue their religious inclinations, thus imbuing the matters of religious freedom with a pronounced significance that resonates deeply with local and state administrations. | |||
The fabric of religious affiliations within Cartadania reveals a predominant Christian landscape, with a substantial contingent identifying themselves under the auspices of Catholicism or other Christian traditions. The Islamic faith occupies the second-largest religious representation within the nation, a demographic discernment underscored by a 2020 national survey conducted independently of the census. Notably, 1.9% of the census population, encompassing approximately 7.08 million individuals, reported adherence to Islam. This religious demographic pattern tends to be particularly pronounced within regions harboring substantial Audonian populations, notably among those who migrated from the UAE. | |||
Cartadania, in its idiosyncrasy, has chosen a distinctive path in relation to its religious sites, eschewing their exemption from property taxation. Moreover, earnings emanating from religious vocations may be subject to income taxation within select states, contingent upon the regulatory statutes particular to each jurisdiction. In the realm of federal income taxation, a specialized, judiciously calibrated flat-rate taxation framework is levied upon religious leaders. This deliberated approach was borne out of a public sentiment that vehemently disavowed preferential treatment of religious sites, echoing historical tensions that fomented Cartadania's quest for independence from Caphiria. | |||
The historical confluence of diverse faiths, catalyzed by the Caphirian colonial legacy, precipitated a rich tapestry of syncretistic practices under the aegis of the Cartadanian Catholic Church. This tapestry interweaves indigenous cultural celebrations, such as the sprawling Carnival festival, into the broader ethos of religious expression. | |||
Notwithstanding the formidable endeavor to uphold the division between religion and government, Cartadania's geographical landscape bears witness to a notable prevalence of locales named after Catholic saints. This denomination extends to four states and two territories—Santa Domenica, Santa Elena, Santarém (Sancta Irene), Santiago (Sancta Iacobu), São Andreas, and São Ricardo. Concurrently, numerous county-level jurisdictions and municipalities share this nomenclature, alluding to the historical legacy of the faith within the nation's cultural fabric. | |||
The annals of Cartadanian religious history have also witnessed the emergence of several pontiffs originating from the nation, a lineage encompassing the incumbent [[Pope Gregory XVII]], signifying a unique and profound interplay between spiritual leadership and the nation's narrative. | |||
== Literature == | == Literature == | ||