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[[File:Steel bridge structure and construction of the metal arch bridge, direction NEMO Science Center over the Oosterdok water under a blue sky. Free photo Amsterdam 2005, Fons Heijnsbroek.tif|thumb|The ''[[Arichez]]'' in [[Hogu]], Azkali, one of the most important religious sites in Turruism.|472x472px]]'''Turruism''', called '''Turrisuea''' (<small>IPA</small>: /tuɹ̠ʷ.ɪs̺u.eə/) in the [[Azkali language]], is a term describing either a single religion with widespread variance of practices, or family of closely related semi-organized [[Azkali religions]], religious beliefs, spiritual beliefs, and philosophical beliefs. Turruism is [[Azkali]]'s native belief system, and is possibly one of, if not the oldest religion in the world. Its homeland is in northeastern [[Yamahat]], alongside where Azkali culture likely first developed. In the modern era, Turruism only has a substantial following in [[Azkali]], where it is followed by approximately 80% of the population. Elsewhere, it is followed by roughly a third of all [[Azkalis in Kalilonde]], about a million Azkalis in [[Loremesia]], 400,000 Azkalis in [[Alloti]], and about 250,000 in [[Mallia]], for a combined following of approximately 6,750,000 people. | [[File:Steel bridge structure and construction of the metal arch bridge, direction NEMO Science Center over the Oosterdok water under a blue sky. Free photo Amsterdam 2005, Fons Heijnsbroek.tif|thumb|The ''[[Arichez]]'' in [[Hogu]], Azkali, one of the most important religious sites in Turruism.|472x472px]]'''Turruism''', called '''Turrisuea''' (<small>IPA</small>: /tuɹ̠ʷ.ɪs̺u.eə/) in the [[Azkali language]], is a term describing either a single religion with widespread variance of practices, or family of closely related semi-organized [[Azkali religions]], religious beliefs, spiritual beliefs, and philosophical beliefs. Turruism is [[Azkali]]'s native belief system, and is possibly one of, if not the oldest religion in the world. Its homeland is in northeastern [[Yamahat]], alongside where Azkali culture likely first developed. In the modern era, Turruism only has a substantial following in [[Azkali]], where it is followed by approximately 80% of the population. Elsewhere, it is followed by roughly a third of all [[Azkalis in Kalilonde]], about a million Azkalis in [[Loremesia]], 400,000 Azkalis in [[Alloti]], and about 250,000 in [[Mallia]], for a combined following of approximately 6,750,000 people. | ||
There are many different sects of Turruism, with widely differing practices and beliefs, but all are unified by several beliefs and principles. All are unified by the worship of a primordial creator goddess called ''[[Mari (Turruism)|Mari]],'' along with her mortal kali husband ''[[Ari (Turruism)|Ari]]'', the ''[[Atuskireka (Turruism)|Atuskireka]],'' the pantheon of gods who are believed to be the offspring of Mari and Ari, and the ''[[Remotsa (Turruism)|Remotsa]],'' the thousands of others "personal deities" worshipped by individuals. All gods are worshipped at public temples called ''[[yarizkache]],'' and at private temples (usually found in workplaces, one's home, etc) called ''[[ekeyariak]].'' Turruism places an important conceptual focus on both individual and collective pleasure and satisfaction, or ''raosi'' in Azkali, in addition to service for the community and family, called ''tanga'', and it is believed an equal-as-possible balance of these two concepts solicits the approval of the gods. Turruism has no single creator or specific doctrine, and instead exists in a diverse range of local and regional forms. | There are many different sects of Turruism, with widely differing practices and beliefs, but all are unified by several beliefs and principles. All are unified by the worship of a primordial creator goddess called ''[[Mari (Turruism)|Mari]],'' along with her mortal kali husband ''[[Ari (Turruism)|Ari]]'', the ''[[Atuskireka (Turruism)|Atuskireka]],'' the pantheon of gods who are believed to be the offspring of Mari and Ari, and the ''[[Remotsa (Turruism)|Remotsa]],'' the thousands of others "personal deities" worshipped by individuals. All gods are worshipped at public temples called ''[[yarizkache]],'' and at private temples (usually found in workplaces, one's home, etc) called ''[[ekeyariak]].'' Turruism places an important conceptual focus on both individual and collective pleasure and satisfaction, or ''[[Raosi (Turruism)|raosi]]'' in Azkali, in addition to service for the community and family, called ''tanga'', and it is believed an equal-as-possible balance of these two concepts solicits the approval of the gods. Turruism has no single creator or specific doctrine, and instead exists in a diverse range of local and regional forms. | ||
One of the most important facets of Turruist belief — commonly used by scholars to determine if a specific sect can be considered Turruist in the truest sense — is the idea that all sapient beings are composed of two elements; the mind, ''[[Kelen (Turruism(|kelen]]'', and the body, ''[[Naichiruz (Turruism)|naichiruz]]'', with both being as equally intelligent and aware as the other, and both requiring the other for survival — making the individual, which is collectively referred to as the ''[[Karineu (Azkali)|karineu]]'', one part of a collective mutual relationship, a concept which is called ''[[Haitzakire (Turruism)|haitzakire]]''. It is thus important for various rituals to appease both parts of the ''karineu,'' though mostly the ''naichiruz'', in order to ensure one's longetivity. | One of the most important facets of Turruist belief — commonly used by scholars to determine if a specific sect can be considered Turruist in the truest sense — is the idea that all sapient beings are composed of two elements; the mind, ''[[Kelen (Turruism(|kelen]]'', and the body, ''[[Naichiruz (Turruism)|naichiruz]]'', with both being as equally intelligent and aware as the other, and both requiring the other for survival — making the individual, which is collectively referred to as the ''[[Karineu (Azkali)|karineu]]'', one part of a collective mutual relationship, a concept which is called ''[[Haitzakire (Turruism)|haitzakire]]''. It is thus important for various rituals to appease both parts of the ''karineu,'' though mostly the ''naichiruz'', in order to ensure one's longetivity. | ||
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=== Prehistoric Turruism === | === Prehistoric Turruism === | ||
''See main article: [[Prehistoric Turruism]]'' | |||
It is generally believed by a majority of scholars that Turruism as a faith was practiced before 8000-6000 BCE, the approximate timespan which it is believed [[Proto-Azkali language|Proto-Azkali]] as a language was spoken. Evidence for this can be found in temples and artifacts recovered across the Ukilen, Brausian, and partially the [northern] continents which are broadly similar to contemporary Turruist design, though it is argued by some that said temples an artifacts may have been created by peoples following other religions. Paleo-Ukilenic temples have been noted to share several similarities in doctrine, and the design of religious sites, which supports the notion that the presence of temples with Turruist design characteristics is not proof enough to claim an ancient origin for Turruism. Many researchers, including the late [[Hagnatal Reiko]], have posited a concrete relationship between Paleo-Ukilenic religions and Turruism, a hypothesis referred to as the [...] theory. | It is generally believed by a majority of scholars that Turruism as a faith was practiced before 8000-6000 BCE, the approximate timespan which it is believed [[Proto-Azkali language|Proto-Azkali]] as a language was spoken. Evidence for this can be found in temples and artifacts recovered across the Ukilen, Brausian, and partially the [northern] continents which are broadly similar to contemporary Turruist design, though it is argued by some that said temples an artifacts may have been created by peoples following other religions. Paleo-Ukilenic temples have been noted to share several similarities in doctrine, and the design of religious sites, which supports the notion that the presence of temples with Turruist design characteristics is not proof enough to claim an ancient origin for Turruism. Many researchers, including the late [[Hagnatal Reiko]], have posited a concrete relationship between Paleo-Ukilenic religions and Turruism, a hypothesis referred to as the [...] theory. | ||
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== Scripture == | == Scripture == | ||
Crossreligiously, Turruism is unique in that there is no central piece of holy text in almost all of Turruism. This is not to say that there are not any texts regarding Turruism, but that there is no one text that that is considered central to Turruism. | Crossreligiously, Turruism is unique in that there is no central piece of holy text in almost all of Turruism. This is not to say that there are not any texts regarding Turruism, but that there is no one text that that is considered central to Turruism. Even ancient books regarding Turruism mention the lack of a central text, and as such it is presumed that the core traditions and beliefs of Turruism were at one point passed down orally from generation to generation. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
== | == Schools == | ||
''See main article: [[Sects of Turruism]]'' | |||
Despite Turruism's unorganized nature, most Turruist scholars classify most varieties as belonging to several ''tizkarairek'', which can be translated as "sect", but literally means "schools". As such, Turruist ''tizkarairek'' are often referred to as schools, when in other religions the term sect may be used. There are four main schools of Turruism, and each vary largely in specific practices but differ less so (but still fairly significantly) as a whole. These schools are the '''Izkirainat school''', '''Makazagezeron school, Eiteserri school,''' and the '''Shiraz school.''' | |||
== Cultural influence == | == Cultural influence == | ||