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Bill: OOC: Cultural Protocols
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Unity Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 3867
Description[?]:
| This bill is created in order to protect the Sekowan culture from radical and unrealistic changes, in conformity to game rules (cf. http://forum.particracy.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4374). CULTURE Sekowan culture is a mixture based on that of the Ryukyu Islands, primarily the Ryukyu Kingdom and the Okinawa Prefecture, with a large number of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican, primarily Mayan, influences, as well as Canrillese culture and language from the colonial era and the neighbouring Canrillese countries as Lourenne. BRIEF PRE-GAME HISTORY The first recorded events in Sekowan history are represented by the old Orinco civilization, based on RL Mayan civilization, which flourished in antiquity. Sekowo was first unified under the Orinco-led Tsekwon Empire, which lasted until 589 when the Empire collapsed into a number of independent kingdoms and city-states. In the 13th century most of Sekowo was conquered by the Empire of Gao-Soto (RL Medieval Japan/Imperial China), until Gao-Soto was conquered and colonized by Luthori and Sekowo again entered a period of disunity. The nation was again unified under the Kunihito (Japonic) Kingdom of Sekowo (based on the Ryukyu Kingdom) in the 17th century, which was to last until 1875. During the Kingdom of Sekowo the nation was brought under the colonial control of Egelion, and the colony was later transferred under the control of Rildanor. In 2193 Sekowo gained its independence as the Union of Sekowo. ETHNICITY Kunihito = Japanese Gao-Showa = East Asians Shinjalans = Amerindians Sécowonnais = Francophone Metis people Klikut = Inuit Kazulians = Scandinavians Solentians = Maltese & Greco-Roman ~Percentages of the Population~ Sekowans = 55% Orincos = 21% Sécowonnais = 15% Other Shinjalans = 5% Other Gao-Showans = 2% Solentians = 1% Other = 1% *Please note, these numbers, while not stagnate, should not fluctuate wildly. Large demographic changes should only occur with an extensive RP, and consent of all involved. The Sekowans constitute the dominant ethnic group in Sekowo. They are a subdivision of the Kunihito (Japanese) ethnicity, which is itself a part of the Gao-Showa (East Asian) meta-ethnicity. Sekowans are based on the Ryukyuan people in culture and appearance. Unlike other Kunihito (Japanese) peoples, Sekowans also have heavy Indralan (Chinese) influences. The Orincos are the largest ethnic minority in Sekowo, which was in antiquity the cradle of Orinco civilization. Orincos are based on contemporary Mayans, and most speak the Orinco language (Mayan languages). MANY Orincos adhere to Orinco Polytheism (Mayan Religion), although in recent years many have converted and nowadays also practice Kamism, Daenism, or Hosianism. Orincos belong to the Shinjalan ethnic group, which includes other ethnicities based on RL pre-Columbian Mesoamericans. The Sécowonnais are a mixed ethnic group, a legacy of Sekowo’s colonial history. They are based on various RL Metis groups, and they speak Canrillaise (French) and related languages. Most Sécowonnais adhere to the Aurorian Patriarchal Church and other forms of Hosianism, and some also adhere to Kamism, Daenism. The Klikut are a small minority in Sekowo, and they are distantly related to the Orincos. The Klikut are considered a part of the Shinjalan ethnicity. LANGUAGE Sekowan language = Ryukyuan languages (mainly Okinawan) Canrillaise = French Orinco = Mayan languages Kunikata = Standard Japanese Shinjalan languages = Mesoamerican languages Klikut = Inuktitut The most widely spoken language in Sekowo is the Sekowan language, a member of the Gao-Indralan language family and closely related to Kunikata (Japanese). Sekowan is usually considered a dialect of Kunikata, and thus is used mostly in informal contexts, while Kunikata is the official language and the language of the upper class and the academia. Classical Kunikata (Classical Japanese), the lingua franca of Dovani during the Middle Ages, is sometimes used as a language of prestige and higher learning. Egelonian is still spoken by some, a remnant of the long gone Egelonian colonial period. Orinco is the largest minority language in Sekowo, and it is the primary language of the Orinco ethnic group. Other Shinjalan languages are spoken by their respective ethnicities. Tsekwon is the classical language of the Orinco people, and besides its role as the liturgical language of Orinco Polytheism it is sometimes used as a language of prestige by the Orincos. Canrillaise and related languages are spoken by the Sécowonnais people, a legacy of the colonial period in Sekowan history, although most Sécowonnais are now fluent in Kunikata, with Canrillaise restricted to informal contexts and official documents. The Klikut speak the Klikut (Inuktitut) language, although its use is in decline in Sekowo, as most Klikut now speak Kunikata. RELIGION Hosianism = 45% --Aurorian Patriarchal Church = 43% --Other = 2% Gao-Showan religions = 20% --Kamism = 16% --Daenism = 2% --Cheng = 1% --Jienism = 1% Orinco Polytheism = 5 % Non-religious = 30 % The traditional religion in Sekowo is the Sekowan version of Kamism, based on the Ryukyuan Religion. Sekowan Kamism differs from the mainstream version of the religion in numerous aspects, primarily the belief in the spiritual superiority of women. Other Gao-Showan religions are all practiced in Sekowo, and owing to their non-exclusive nature, they are usually practiced in syncretism. In spite of this, most Sekowans, while to a large extent identifying with one or more of the Gao-Showan religions, do not hold any form of religious beliefs; religious affiliation is more a matter of culture and occasionally participation in religious rituals. Thus it would be safe to state that most Kamists can be classified as Atheists/Agnostics. Hosianism is a religion founded in 1 CE which believes Eliyahu of Yishelem to be the Spirit of God and the Saviour of mankind. It was introduced in colonial times and it spread through the population because of the work of missionaries. The largest Hosian denomination in Sekowo was the Theognosian Church, until the Theognosian Church merged into the Aurorian Patriarchal Church. Orincos mostly adhere to Orinco Polytheism, based on RL Mayan religion. Orinco Polytheism has a large pantheon of gods and heroes, and a central aspect of the religion is sacrifice, including blood sacrifice. NAMING Characters should have an even balance Ryukyuan and Japanese, Mayan, French, or Ainu names corresponding to ethnical percentages as above. It is recommended that party names are in one of the official languages. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:28:47, June 25, 2015 CET | From |  Moderation | To | Debating the OOC: Cultural Protocols |
| Message | OOC: Greetings! If I might make a quick comment... In order for Moderation to accept these Cultural Protocols, we would need to see a strong case for the scale of the changes you are proposing to Sekowo's religious demographic. Under Sekowo's current Cultural Protocols (see http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=413311 ) Kamism is "the most widely practiced religion in Sekowo" and "most Hosians in Sekowo belong to the Sécowonnais ethnicity" - who are only 7% of the population. This means that your proposal, pegging Hosians at 45% and Kamists at only 16%, looks rather radical! Aquinas (Moderation) |
| Date | 00:29:52, June 25, 2015 CET | From | Moderation | To | Debating the OOC: Cultural Protocols |
| Message | OOC: Greetings! If I might make a quick comment... In order for Moderation to accept these Cultural Protocols, we would need to see a strong case for the scale of the changes you are proposing to Sekowo's religious demographic. Under Sekowo's current Cultural Protocols (see http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=413311 ) Kamism is "the most widely practiced religion in Sekowo" and "most Hosians in Sekowo belong to the Sécowonnais ethnicity" - who are only 7% of the population. This means that your proposal, pegging Hosians at 45% and Kamists at only 16%, looks rather radical! Aquinas (Moderation) |
| Date | 17:22:49, June 26, 2015 CET | From | National Unity Party | To | Debating the OOC: Cultural Protocols |
| Message | OOC: Dear Moderation, The main factor in the rise of Hosianism was the number of refugeees coming from Hulstria and other Doavni countries where Hosianism was outlawed. http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=439902 The majority of persecuted Hosians in Dovani came to Sekowo because of its history of tolerance of Theognosianism (now Aurorianism). This not only increased the numbers of Hosianism, but also brought a new wave of Hosianism revival in the Sekowan population. Secondly, paganism was supported by the monarchy and this state support was the main source for the existance of this outdated religion. With the fall of the monarchy and the establishment of the republic, paganism ceased to be state supported. Since the majority of pagans were already secular (as stated by the previous CP), Kamism quickly fell off the charts. http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=440004 (btw, could you change the name?) Finally, the republic was formed mainly by a Hosianism inter-ethnical group, since Hosiansim harboured the main resistance to Kamism. Hence, while maintaning freedom of religion, Hosianism was made state religion. http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=439901 I hope I cleared it out for you, and thank you for reaching out |
| Date | 18:22:07, June 26, 2015 CET | From | Moderation | To | Debating the OOC: Cultural Protocols |
| Message | OOC: Hi Tulane, Quite an interesting discussion, this one! I'm afraid I'm going to carry on being a bit difficult here, though. I see your argument that Sekowo has experienced an influx of Hosian refugees from the former Hulstria & Gao-Soto, and I note you've RP'ed that somewhat with your Hulstrian Refugees Act. I can also see a case for Hosian refugees coming to Sekowo from Dankuk (also in Dovani), where over recent centuries, the Hosians have lost their position as the largest religion. I take your point that Kamism owed its position in Sekowo partly due to the support of the old monarchy, which is no longer there. I also accept that many Sekowans followed Kamism on a more cultural and superficial level, rather than a deep-rooted religious or ideological level. But for all that...raising the Hosians from around 7% to 45%, whilst reducing Kamists from "the most widely practiced religion in Sekowo" to just 16% is still pretty radical! So I'm inclined to judge Kamism wouldn't have collapsed so deeply, and Hosianism wouldn't have risen so much. At the moment, I'm not inclined to accept an increase in Hosians to anything beyond 23%. Unless, of course, you can present me with more arguments and/or do some more role-play to give legitimacy to a bigger increase. I'm also inclined to judge Kamism should remain the largest religion in Sekowo. Let me know what you think. By the way, I've changed your nation name as you asked. Next time, just put in a request at the forum here: http://forum.particracy.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=4361 Cheers, Aquinas (Moderation) |
| Date | 19:25:28, June 29, 2015 CET | From |  Hausu Serujaku-Rabuzubāgu | To | Debating the OOC: Cultural Protocols |
| Message | Kamism has been widely practiced under previous Republican regimes. |
| Date | 22:26:51, June 29, 2015 CET | From | Saiken Renmei | To | Debating the OOC: Cultural Protocols |
| Message | Indeed, even under republican and/or democratic regimes Kamism was the main religion of Sekowo. Your justification is like saying that half of Japan will become Christian if the Emperor is ever dethroned, which I hope you agree sounds a bit silly. In fact, for most IG history, Kamism did not owe its position to the monarchy; the Ishidas, the longest-serving dynasty of Sekowo, were secular. I'm a bit worried about your referring to Kamism OOCly as "paganism" and an "outdated" religion (whatever that means). It seems to me you have an OOC bias against Kamism, which is very worrisome. |
| Date | 22:27:05, June 29, 2015 CET | From | Saiken Renmei | To | Debating the OOC: Cultural Protocols |
| Message | Indeed, even under republican and/or democratic regimes Kamism was the main religion of Sekowo. Your justification is like saying that half of Japan will become Christian if the Emperor is ever dethroned, which I hope you agree sounds a bit silly. In fact, for most IG history, Kamism did not owe its position to the monarchy; the Ishidas, the longest-serving dynasty of Sekowo, were secular. I'm a bit worried about your referring to Kamism OOCly as "paganism" and an "outdated" religion (whatever that means). It seems to me you have an OOC bias against Kamism, which is very worrisome. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 500 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Alduria, Rildanor and Lourenne all have Canrilaise (French) cultures. |
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