Followers of Penta and Shen
Followers of Penta and Shen is a religion based on viewing Penta and Shen as gods or deities. It is the largest religion on Krea, dominating over any of the others, and has a few denominations within them.
Despite the religion worshipping Penta and Shen as deities, different denominations treat the two differently and many adjust their own practices and beliefs within the religion to fit their own system. Despite that, most people who are a Follower of Penta and Shen believe in very similar things and consider each other to be of similar beliefs.
As a whole, however, most people who are a Follower of Penta and Shen don't actively worship or define themselves by their religion, as the religion is integrated deep into society. Very few of the overall population of Followers actively consider themselves as religious, and do not actively practice or preach about their beliefs to others. This is partially because of how widespread the religion is, that people don't have to convert others, and partially because religion is not a big aspect in the majority of Kreainese society. That does not mean there aren't religious people, and two denominations of the religion have been known to have much more vocal members who butt heads often.
Beliefs
The Followers' religion centers around worshiping Penta and/or Shen, treating them as gods. Though individual belief varies greatly from person to person, the common factor of people in the religion is simply seeing the two as gods who are far beyond the abilities of the world and cannot die, who were there from the beginning. Some believe Penta and Shen created Krea, others believe Penta and Shen appeared when Krea was created, or just after.Practices
The Followers have temples or churches all over Krea in which people leave offerings to Penta and/or Shen. However, people not only go there to give offerings, but also to pray and seek guidance, gain wisdom, or just for some peace of mind. These temples usually herald Penta and Shen as equals, however certain churches or temples do favor one over the other or are for one god only. Despite having churches and temples, they do not preach or have sermons. Instead the buildings are simply gathering places for people of faith and are there to help guide people and listen to problems. Not many people actively practice their religion outside the temples.Denominations
Shen's Feathers
Shen's Feathers is a denomination of the Followers of Penta and Shen. Members who consider themselves part of Shen's Feathers believe Shen is superior of the two deities. There are many variations of belief within the denomination. Some believe Shen simply appeared first in the world, and Penta after. Some might also think Shen was the one who created Penta. However, there are also some who simply think that Shen is the more powerful of the two, whether or not Shen came first.Penta's Tassels
Penta's Tassels is another denomination of the Followers of Penta and Shen. Members who consider themselves part of Penta's Tassels believe Penta is superior of the two deities. There are many variations of belief within the denomination, just like Shen's Feathers. Some believe Penta, not Shen, appeared first in the world. Some might also think Penta was the one who created Shen. However, there are also some who simply think that Penta is the more powerful of the two, whether or not Penta came first.History
Followers of Penta and Shen started to pop up around the beginning of The Great War of Possession. Though the original religion also included Kamun, because of the war the religions were split between those that followed Kamun and those that followed Penta and Shen. When Kamun was sealed and forgotten, only followers of Penta and Shen remained, and the religion has remained since then as the most prominent religion in the world, although warped quite a bit from its original.Sects
Followers of Penta and Shen
Shen's Feathers
Penta's Tassels
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