Difference between revisions of "Austrism"

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

Austre is the only god of the monotheistic religion of Austrism.{{book ref|wb|29}} He is often referred to as the "God of Colors."{{book ref|wb|4}} ItAustre is unlikelynot that[[Endowment]]{{wob Austre exists as a real being in the cosmereref|6590}}; thus,it everythingis inunknown thisif sectionhe is compriseda ofreal how those who follow the teachings of Austrism viewbeing theiror godnot.

While male pronouns are used to reference Austre, he is not seen as a person, but instead, as an invisible karmic force that watches over all people.{{book ref|wb|29}} Despite being viewed as a force, he is often given human descriptions, such as colorful eyes.{{book ref|wb|9}} He hasis said to have emotion and canto be able to be pleased or displeased with someone's actions.{{book ref|wb|4}} Followers Heof Austrism believe he seesregards all humans, regardless of their societal status, as equals.{{book ref|wb|19}}

He gave Vo the Five Visions.{{book ref|wb|29}} He is believed to make all living things, and to put them in their proper place better than any human cancould.{{book ref|wb|1}}{{book ref|wb|29}} He givesis also said to give people their personalities{{book ref|wb|1}} and their talents.{{book ref|wb|27}} HeAustrism holds that he sends the [[Returned]] back to Nalthis as his prophets.{{book ref|wb|15}}, and gave Vo the Five Visions.{{book ref|wb|29}}

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 act as servants to the kingdom's poor in a very formalized way.{{wob ref|6032}} 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, 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.{{wob ref|6032}} 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}}