Divinity

Divinity is the name of the national religion of Verseinia. An ancient religion that values personal freedoms and traditions.

Life and Death
Life and Death are the names of the two gods of the religion.

Life is the creator god, who made all things for his glory. He created the heavens and the earth in 16 days, two days for every step. He is caring and compassionate for all life, and frequently visits the various sanctuaries of his creation to enjoy its splendor. Although he used to appear daily on the Earth, he visits much more rarely in modern times. Years, decades even can elapse between his visits. In worship, all he commands is reverence for life and stewardship of the creation he made. In addition to reverence, many believers attend weekly services dedicated to learning more about the creation and how it works together.

Death is the completer god, who brings in all things to their end for her glory. She is not seen as a villain however, instead she is honored and worshiped by Lifes side as his wife. In this religion, death is seen as the necessary completion that adds beauty and meaning to life. Divinier funerals are often partly a worship service for her and a celebration of the deceased's life. In worship she only commands a reverence for the finality of death, and a celebration of the life her husband gives.

Together they rule the universe, creating new life and completing it in death. Believers are called Diviners and are treated to the bounty of heaven in the afterlife.

The Divine Church
The Divine Church (TDC) is the largest organized branch of the religion, as well as the official church of the Verseinian Sovereignty. They are highly organized with 16 tiers of management. Within each tier there are progressively fewer and fewer clergymen who serve in it, a sort of pyramid scheme. Each tier also has different sized regions of jurisdiction called dioceses. Certain members of each tier are selected by the church to serve as delegates within the nations executive branch of the government. Each tier is responsible for drawing the borders of the dioceses in the tiers beneath their own, within the borders of their own diocese. Every member of the church is required to be partnered with their spouse, this represents the relationship between Life and Death. The tiers are as follows, from highest to lowest.

The Tiers
The Prince of Life and Princess of Death are the only two members of the highest tier and they are required to be a married man and woman. Together they lead the entire church, and the nation's highest executive office, second only to the Sovereign. The next tiers are; Daana, Nemdaana, Paana, Cardinal, Aleana, Archajeal, Ajeal, Nemajeal, Archbishop, Bishop, Lautus, Nemlautus, Losant, Nemlosant, Priest. (Nem is simply a prefix that means "lesser than" or "smaller")

Priests are the lowest tier, and to become a priest you only need to be voted in by the congregation you wish to preach to. To be promoted you must gain a following at the congregation that is above your own and be voted in to fill a vacancy. This remains true all the way up to the office of Daana. To surpass that and become the Prince of Life and Princess of Death, a couple must be voted in by the majority of the Daanas to fill a vacancy. By super-majority, the Prince and Princess may be removed from office and a new person voted in.