Difference between revisions of "Austrism"

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'''Austrism''' is a monotheistic religion centered around a god named '''Austre''', practiced by the [[Idris|Idrian]] people on [[Nalthis]]. Austre is often called "God of Colors".{{book ref|wb|1}}

Austre is usually referred to with a male pronoun. Sincenot [[Endowment]] is female,{{wob itref|6590}} isand likelyhis thattrue Austreidentity was(if basedany) onis one of the [[Returned]]unknown.{{wob ref|6590}} Before the [[Manywar]] and the exile of the Royalroyal family, peoplehe ofwas also worshipped in [[Hallandren]] also used to worship him.{{book ref|wb|15}}

According to the doctrine of Austrism, Austre commands the Returned to come back to life, and gives [[Breath]] to humanity.{{citebook ref|wb|15}}

|I saw men who placed themselves above others, and I saw them cast down.

The Visions teach the virtues of humility, sacrifice and seeing another's problems before your own.{{book ref|wb|40}} They teach that no person should try to put oneself above others, and that Austre regards all people equally.{{book ref|wb|19}} Acting ostentatiously, rejecting people because of their sins, and flaunting one's talents{{book ref|wb|27}} are seen as sins.{{book ref|wb|19}}{{book ref|wb|20}} Austrism also teaches that there is nothing wrong with feelings, but drawing attention to yourself with them is wrong.{{book ref|wb|1}}

Austrism, as practiced by [[Idrian]]s, considers Breaths to be intimately linked to human souls. For that reason followers of Austre consider holding the [[Breath]]s of others to be a sin, and using them to [[Awakening|Awaken]] to be an even greater sin.{{book ref|wb|13}} However, [[Vasher]] states that such intolerance toward Awakening only emerged after the [[Manywar]].{{book ref|wb|40}}

Monks of Austrism (also called Idrian monks) are supposed to be the most pious and least ostentatious of Idrians.{{book ref|wb|44}} They are required to shear off their hair and wear white robes.{{book ref|wb|2}} It is seen as a duty in Idris to provide at least one child for the monasteries (especially among noble or rich families), as it is against the Five Visions to be selfish, even with one's own blood.{{book ref|wb|2}} Idrian monks do not get locked in a monastery--they can leave at any time{{book ref|wb|44}}--and they provide services for the needy in Idris.

The monks have nonreligious duties, instead actingact as servants to the kingdom's poor in a very formalized way.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=3-2}} For example, if a man breaks his leg and can't work, a monk will take his place at his job; the wages earned will still go to the injured man's family. Occasionally, if a father dies and can't support his family, a monk is permanently assigned to his place at work and provides for that man's family.{{wob ref|6032}}

Monks are forbidden to own or possess anything themselves and to give everything they have to the people.{{annotationwob ref|wb|chapter=3-26032}} Without the pressure to feed themselves or acquire goods, some monks can be a little lazy. However, many are very diligent, such as [[Fafen]].{{book ref|wb|2}}