Soterianity
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| The Volscan Cross is the most common Soterian symbol, defined by two bars of equal length and a shorter bar, representing the footrest. | |
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| Classification | Enochian |
| Scripture | Holy Diatheca |
| Theology | Monotheistic |
| Region | Worldwide |
| Founder | Soter |
| Separated from | Phanuelism |
| Followers | In the billions |
Soterianity is a monotheistic religion centered around the life of Soter (the Soterian Mosiah), and His as well as his Apostles' teachings. The world's largest and most widespread religion, it is defined by a multitude of churches, sects and offshoots, often at varying odds with one another. Generally, however, Soterian churches typically entail the belief that Soter is the Son of God, forming a Trinity with Him alongside the Paraclete, His divine agent of action in the world. Its doctrines and tenets typically center around the survival of the soul after death, the nature of salvation, ecclesiology, ordination, and eschatology. Initially regarded as a messianic Phanuelite sect, it has grown over the millennia to become highly distinct from its progenitor religion.
Its sacred text is the Holy Diatheca, which compiles millennia of ancient Phanuelite teachings with those of Soter and his Apostles. The amount of books within the Diatheca is contested by certain churches, such as the Presynaitic Church, which includes three additional books in their variation of the Diatheca.
Soterianity is the most culturally diverse faith on Plateia and the broader Solar System, with adherents in the billions. The Soterian faith is divided into the three Canonical, Eastern and Presynaitic churches, alongside a number of decentralized sects classified as Pietist Soterianity.