Neo-Donalucianism

Neo-Donalucianism, Modern Donalucianism, or just Donalucianism, is the revived version of Donalucianism. Neo-Donalucianism is largely worshipped in Nova Azcoria, where its main temple and most of its followers reside.

Theology
While, like Old Donalucianism, Neo-Donalucianism worships the Goddess Donalucia, considers Seron (modernised Seronicus) to be an actor of evil, the Tale of the Creation, and have many of the symbols of Donalucia, there are many differences between the two. Most prominently, Neo-Donalucianism rejects the Theos, or minor gods, believing in a monotheistic belief of one god, that being Donalucia. Alongside this, Neo-Donalucianists consider the Tale of Creation to be describing the Azco-Kaladinian War and the foundation of Nova Azcoria, and reject the worship of deities other than Donalucia.

Regarding hierarchy, Neo-Donalucianists believe in a very decentralized religious institution with local Reverends handling the religious affairs and duties of their respective communities. Said Reverends are appointed through (WIP). Reverends serve for their lives or until they are proven to be unfit for their position.

In relation to other religions, alongside the general rejection of other deities, Neo-Donalucianists also condemn the Cube as an Agent of Seron. This means Neo-Donalucianists believe the Cubism to be the indirect worship of Seron and, therefore, an attack against Donalucia.

Santi
One of the key parts of Neo-Donalucianism are the Santi, holy individuals of the past or present. These individuals are ordained as particularly pious servants of Donalucia, with specific actions, sacrifices, or achievements making them worthy of such a title. There are three levels of Santi.


 * 1) Santi-Vadalus. Santi whose deeds were so holy they, usually in death, were granted the title of Santi-Vadalus. Santi-Vadalus are often mythic characters whose holiness are indisputable, and therefore who is considered Santi-Vadalus is usually universal for all Donalucianists.
 * 2) Santi-Vildalus. Santi whose deeds are holy, but had specific flaws or made grave mistakes, usually leading to their deaths. Santi-Vildalus are often sacrificial or tragic figures, who is and isn't a Santi-Vildalus varies from Donalucianist to Donalucianist.
 * 3) Santi-Presantus. Santi whose deeds may or may not be holy, and are usually alive. Santi-Presantus are highly controversial, with the question of who is or isn't one extremely debatable.

Restrictions
Neo-Donalucianism has a variety of restrictions its worshipers are expected to follow, in particular relating to the killing and consumption of specific animals. Bees, Foxes, and Sheep are not to be killed or consumed, with Neo-Donalucianists considering them to be holy animals. Neo-Donalucianists are also expected to worship only Donalucia and no other deity, though some Donalucianists are fine with other deities being considered Santi.

Background
Neo-Donalucianists believe in a variety of Tales. These Tales, originating in the Filtali, describe a variety of key events and prophesies of Donalucianism. They often include Donalucia and important people of Donalucianism.