Pietist Soterianity
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| The Pietist Cross, a symbol common among member denominations. | |
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| Classification | Enochian |
| Scripture | Holy Diatheca |
| Theology | Various |
| Region | Primarily the Esmarias, Eurysia, parts of Zanobia, and parts of Asteria |
Pietist Soterianity is a branch of Soterianity that follows the theological tenets of the Pietist Reformation. Originating as a sect in Vesta, its schism from the then-dominant Canonical Church was caused by disputes over theology and what Pietists perceived as widespread corruption and excessive enrichment of itself by the Church. After an early period where it spread within Vesta and gradually came to occupy an established position, it was then introduced to Thule, where it rapidly gained converts and ultimately achieved an uneasy plurality with other sects of Soterianity. Pietism was also later spread throughout Thule's colonies, especially those it founded in Esmaria, where it would ultimately become the dominant religion in many of the Emerald Alliance's constituent states.
Theologically, Pietism is in a position of sola fide, where sinners gain redemption solely through faith in Soter and that this is bestowed by divine grace. It proclaims the Holy Diatheca as the only and ultimate source of authority. Beyond these core tenets, Pietist Soterianity has explosively diversified over the centuries of its existence in different minor theological interpretations. Pietism is divided into various branches ranging from Mainline Pietism and Benenuntial Pietism to that of more distant (if not outright disassociated) denominations such as Reformed Soterianity, Relutionist Soterianity, and Parousianism.
The modern form of Pietism can be traced to Vesta with the advent of the Pietist Reformation under the arguments of Simon Colarius in his theses against the institution of the Canonical Church. Colarianism, the oldest branch of Pietism, was incepted by its namesake following his declaration as a criminal by secular authorities. The rapid spread of this sect across northern Eurysia led to a series of conflicts in the Vestan region, ultimately leading to the victory of novel Pietist forces and the start of both the branch's evangelization and diversification that has persisted even to the modern day.