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The '''Church of Dodd''', also known as the '''Church of Prib''' and the '''Cult of Prib Dodd''' is a religious movement dedicated to the worship of [[Corumm| | The '''Church of Dodd''', also known as the '''Church of Prib''' and the '''Cult of Prib Dodd''' is a religious movement dedicated to the worship of [[Corumm|Daxian]] leader [[Prib Dodd]], whom Doddfolk consider to be a divine being. Although the object of its worship is a Daxian citizen, the movement is based primarily in [[Kiravia]] and most of its scriptures are written in [[Kiravic Coscivian|Coscivian]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Practices== | ==Practices== | ||
Doddfolk engage in daily glorification of the One, prostrating themselves in the direction of Mirzak and singing praises unto Dodd. The church exalts Mirzak, of which Prib Dodd was once the Mayor, as the "Anointed Capital" in recognition of Dodd's executive order moving the | Doddfolk engage in daily glorification of the One, prostrating themselves in the direction of Mirzak and singing praises unto Dodd. The church exalts Mirzak, of which Prib Dodd was once the Mayor, as the "Anointed Capital" in recognition of Dodd's executive order moving the Daxian capital back to Mirzak after a 25-year interlude in Korell. They also participate in communal worship services "every couple of weeks" in accordance with the Most Decent Scriptures. | ||
The church encourages pilgrimage to Mirzak for Doddfolk who are able to make the journey, and offers several travel packages through the CoD-owned Anointed Capital Tours Incorporated. Pilgrims who are true of heart may see the One in his living glory during his scheduled public appearances, but are forbidden to approach or speak to him, following Oxnard's commandment to "not bother the guy". | The church encourages pilgrimage to Mirzak for Doddfolk who are able to make the journey, and offers several travel packages through the CoD-owned Anointed Capital Tours Incorporated. Pilgrims who are true of heart may see the One in his living glory during his scheduled public appearances, but are forbidden to approach or speak to him, following Oxnard's commandment to "not bother the guy". | ||
The political wing of the church, the [[Party of Kiravian Democrats]], advocates a pro-Dodd and by extension pro-Corumm foreign policy, domestic policies modelled on those of the [[Party of | The political wing of the church, the [[Party of Kiravian Democrats]], advocates a pro-Dodd and by extension pro-Corumm foreign policy, domestic policies modelled on those of the [[Party of Daxian Democrats]], withdrawal from the League of Nations, and strong support for the Kiravian colonial effort in Punth. PKD candidates have stood in elections for the [[Argévia#Government|Argévian Assembly]], [[Pontevedra]] City Commission, and [[Escarda|County Dannen]] School Board without success. | ||
Doddfolk are required to keep an image of the One in their homes and on their person at all times. | Doddfolk are required to keep an image of the One in their homes and on their person at all times. | ||