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Despite ostensibly worshiping a CrystalDragonJesus, not only is the Church of Fiction always [[ChristianityIsCatholic Catholic Christian]], but it's also ''[[NunsNRosaries Roman]]'' [[NunsNRosaries Catholic]]. As such, expect there to be a HolyCity, which serves as the seat of UsefulNotes/ThePope (or a HighPriest by any other name), his PraetorianGuard, and his closest advisers (often called "cardinals"), who range from TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness to NotSoOmniscientCouncilOfBickering.
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Despite ostensibly worshiping a CrystalDragonJesus, not only is the Church of Fiction always [[ChristianityIsCatholic Catholic Christian]], but it's also ''[[NunsNRosaries Roman]]'' [[NunsNRosaries Catholic]].''Roman'' Catholic. As such, expect there to be a HolyCity, which serves as the seat of UsefulNotes/ThePope (or a HighPriest by any other name), his PraetorianGuard, and his closest advisers (often called "cardinals"), who range from TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness to NotSoOmniscientCouncilOfBickering.
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As the Church of Fiction grows older, schisms in it are likely to emerge, usually over [[SeriousBusiness wordings in the canon doctrine and creed]]. For [[UrExample some reason]], such schisms always occur similarly to the [[UsefulNotes/{{Christianity}} East-West split of the Christian Church]]: the church enjoys a OneTrueFaith status, then regional differences emerge and escalate; the respective factions' leaders claim UsefulNotes/ThePope's title and excommunicate each other; the bigger faction calls for a [[TheCrusades Crusade]], which fails; in the end, both are forced to coexist peacefully again, now very SeparateButIdentical.
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As the Church of Fiction grows older, schisms in it are likely to emerge, usually over [[SeriousBusiness wordings in the canon doctrine and creed]]. For [[UrExample some reason]], such schisms always occur similarly to the [[UsefulNotes/{{Christianity}} East-West split of the Christian Church]]: the church enjoys a OneTrueFaith status, then regional differences emerge and escalate; the respective factions' leaders claim UsefulNotes/ThePope's title and excommunicate each other; the bigger faction calls for a [[TheCrusades [[UsefulNotes/TheCrusades Crusade]], which fails; in the end, both are forced to coexist peacefully again, now very SeparateButIdentical.
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As the Church of Fiction grows older, schisms in it are likely to emerge, usually over [[SeriousBusiness wordings in the canon doctrine and creed]]. For [[UrExample some reason]], such schisms always occur similarly to the [[UsefulNotes/{{Christianity}} East-West split of the Christian Church]]: the church enjoys a OneTrueFaith status, then regional differences emerge and escalate; the respective factions' leaders claim ThePope's title and excommunicate each other; the bigger faction calls for a [[TheCrusades Crusade]], which fails; in the end, both are forced to coexist peacefully again, now very SeparateButIdentical.
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As the Church of Fiction grows older, schisms in it are likely to emerge, usually over [[SeriousBusiness wordings in the canon doctrine and creed]]. For [[UrExample some reason]], such schisms always occur similarly to the [[UsefulNotes/{{Christianity}} East-West split of the Christian Church]]: the church enjoys a OneTrueFaith status, then regional differences emerge and escalate; the respective factions' leaders claim ThePope's UsefulNotes/ThePope's title and excommunicate each other; the bigger faction calls for a [[TheCrusades Crusade]], which fails; in the end, both are forced to coexist peacefully again, now very SeparateButIdentical.
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Despite ostensibly worshiping a CrystalDragonJesus, not only is the Church of Fiction always [[ChristianityIsCatholic Catholic Christian]], but it's also ''[[NunsNRosaries Roman]]'' [[NunsNRosaries Catholic]]. As such, expect there to be a HolyCity, which serves as the seat of ThePope UsefulNotes/ThePope (or a HighPriest by any other name), his PraetorianGuard, and his closest advisers (often called "cardinals"), who range from TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness to NotSoOmniscientCouncilOfBickering.
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A special mention goes to the [[UsefulNotes/TheSpanishInquisition Inquisition]] (which nobody, ''ever'' [[Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus expects to encounter]]). Its role varies from the ChurchPolice to ThePope's personal InternalAffairs and [[TheSpymaster Intelligence Agency]].
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A special mention goes to the [[UsefulNotes/TheSpanishInquisition Inquisition]] (which nobody, ''ever'' [[Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus expects to encounter]]). Its role varies from the ChurchPolice to ThePope's UsefulNotes/ThePope's personal InternalAffairs and [[TheSpymaster Intelligence Agency]].
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!! Position in the setting
!!! Morality scale
The Church of Fiction as a whole may fall pretty much anywhere on the morality scale:
# SaintlyChurch: All LawfulGood.
# CorruptChurch: [[HanlonsRazor Not so much evil as incompetent]] and [[AHouseDivided consumed by internal power struggles]].
# ScamReligion: Most of its members are good people but its leaders and founder(s) are evil manipulators.
# PathOfInspiration: Benign on the surface but thoroughly evil to the core.
# ReligionOfEvil: Openly propagates evil.
Types 2 through 5 are often part of an AncientConspiracy or ten (types 1 and 2, on the other hand, are often an AncientTradition). Off this scale lies the BlueAndOrangeMorality-type ScaryAmoralReligion.
!!! Schisms
As the Church of Fiction grows older, schisms in it are likely to emerge, usually over [[SeriousBusiness wordings in the canon doctrine and creed]]. For [[UrExample some reason]], such schisms always occur similarly to the [[UsefulNotes/{{Christianity}} East-West split of the Christian Church]]: the church enjoys a OneTrueFaith status, then regional differences emerge and escalate; the respective factions' leaders claim ThePope's title and excommunicate each other; the bigger faction calls for a [[TheCrusades Crusade]], which fails; in the end, both are forced to coexist peacefully again, now very SeparateButIdentical.
!!! Religion and Magic
The relationship between the Church of Fiction and [[SquishyWizard magic practitioners]] is often rocky, at best, and ranges from an averse realization that ReligionIsMagic to an absolute BanOnMagic followed by ThePurge. In a mixed form, the Church will be the AntimagicalFaction opposed to the MagicalSociety and train {{Mage Killer}}s, just in case.
!! Hierarchy
The Church is commonly among the most rigidly hierarchical organizations of the setting, and its members will be often defined by their rank and position within it.
!!! The Holy City
Despite ostensibly worshiping a CrystalDragonJesus, not only is the Church of Fiction always [[ChristianityIsCatholic Catholic Christian]], but it's also ''[[NunsNRosaries Roman]]'' [[NunsNRosaries Catholic]]. As such, expect there to be a HolyCity, which serves as the seat of ThePope (or a HighPriest by any other name), his PraetorianGuard, and his closest advisers (often called "cardinals"), who range from TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness to NotSoOmniscientCouncilOfBickering.
The [[SecretGovernmentWarehouse vaults]] of the HolyCity is also where all the {{Ancient Artifact}}s pertaining to faith (and more or less accurately corresponding to Judeo-Christian {{Public Domain Artifact}}s) will be stored.
!!! Militant Orders
The Church of Fiction usually has a [[TheOrder knightly order]] or three to keep a steady supply of {{Church Militant}}s (who aren't regular {{Badass Preacher}}s). Depending on the morality and outward enlightenment of the Church, their existence and real purpose will be well-known or [[TheMasquerade top-secret]]. Regardless of their mission, they always have a tendency to go KnightTemplar about it. Popular jobs for militant orders include:
* DemonSlaying (when HollywoodExorcism just isn't enough)
* [[VampireHunter Vampire slaying]]
* [[MageKiller Wizard slaying]] (see above)
* [[TheCrusades Crusading]] against [[TheHeretic heretics]], {{cult}}s, and competing churches
* Generally [[KillItWithFire killing things with fire]]
A special mention goes to the [[UsefulNotes/TheSpanishInquisition Inquisition]] (which nobody, ''ever'' [[Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus expects to encounter]]). Its role varies from the ChurchPolice to ThePope's personal InternalAffairs and [[TheSpymaster Intelligence Agency]].
!!! Monasteries
Another source of ass-kickers for the Lord are the monasteries. Male-only ones exist solely to produce [[BareFistedMonk Bare-fisted]] {{Warrior Monk}}s because AllMonksKnowKungFu without exception. They may occasionally be drunkards... but only of the DrunkenMaster variety. Female monasteries (often called "convents") are a bit more varied, populated by [[NunsAreFunny funny]], [[NunsAreMikos badass]], [[NunsAreSpooky spooky]], or [[NaughtyNuns naughty]] nuns. Sometimes [[NunTooHoly all at once]].
The monasteries, however, also have a shadier side, as the authorities would often want to use them to [[LockedAwayInAMonastery dump any undesirables too valuable]] to [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim just shoot them]].
!!! Churches and Cathedrals
The most commonly seen aspect of the Church of Fiction are the local houses of God, properly known as "churches" (with a lower-case "c"). Particularly big specimen will be called "Cathedrals" and inevitably contain an OminousPipeOrgan; these are usually located in major cities and serve as seats of power of the bishops. All churches will feature [[TheMiddleAges Gothic architecture]], which some people find [[CreepyCathedral particularly creepy]], and OminousLatinChanting will play in the background at all times. It should come to no surprise that they are also a popular [[BloodStainedGlassWindows meeting spot for local badasses to duke it out]].
The person in charge of a church will be the PreacherMan (preacher women are rare). Regardless of the alignment of his Church at large, he may be a GoodShepherd or a SinisterMinister (particularly evil ones will be [[PedophilePriest pedophiles]]), though major differences in morality will always cause a [[TurbulentPriest turbulent relationship with his superiors]]. No matter their morality, priests tend to be [[SexyPriest sexy]], [[BadassPreacher badass]], or both, often invoking an [[HotForPreacher improper amount of attention]] from the opposite sex. Alternatively, he will be TheVicar. Often [[IrishPriest Irish]].
Good-aligned churches will always give shelter to those SeekingSanctuary.
!!! Parochial Schools
In addition to producing authority figures and badasses, the Church is always a source of education, chiefly through {{One Gender School}}s under its auspices. In all-girls schools, expect to see [[CatholicSchoolGirlsRule uniforms way too sexy for their own good]] and lots of SitchSexuality and HoYay.
!!! Outcasts and Others
Members of the Church (usually renegade priests, see above) who get cast out of the hierarchy will be branded [[TheHeretic heretics]]. Often, they would go on to [[StartMyOwn start their own]] {{Cult}}s and find themselves under scrutiny of the Inquisition and the Militant Orders.
Last but not least, we have the [[TheMissionary missionaries]], priests or monks who venture far beyond the Church's area of influence in hopes of converting the heathens.
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!!! Morality scale
The Church of Fiction as a whole may fall pretty much anywhere on the morality scale:
# SaintlyChurch: All LawfulGood.
# CorruptChurch: [[HanlonsRazor Not so much evil as incompetent]] and [[AHouseDivided consumed by internal power struggles]].
# ScamReligion: Most of its members are good people but its leaders and founder(s) are evil manipulators.
# PathOfInspiration: Benign on the surface but thoroughly evil to the core.
# ReligionOfEvil: Openly propagates evil.
Types 2 through 5 are often part of an AncientConspiracy or ten (types 1 and 2, on the other hand, are often an AncientTradition). Off this scale lies the BlueAndOrangeMorality-type ScaryAmoralReligion.
!!! Schisms
As the Church of Fiction grows older, schisms in it are likely to emerge, usually over [[SeriousBusiness wordings in the canon doctrine and creed]]. For [[UrExample some reason]], such schisms always occur similarly to the [[UsefulNotes/{{Christianity}} East-West split of the Christian Church]]: the church enjoys a OneTrueFaith status, then regional differences emerge and escalate; the respective factions' leaders claim ThePope's title and excommunicate each other; the bigger faction calls for a [[TheCrusades Crusade]], which fails; in the end, both are forced to coexist peacefully again, now very SeparateButIdentical.
!!! Religion and Magic
The relationship between the Church of Fiction and [[SquishyWizard magic practitioners]] is often rocky, at best, and ranges from an averse realization that ReligionIsMagic to an absolute BanOnMagic followed by ThePurge. In a mixed form, the Church will be the AntimagicalFaction opposed to the MagicalSociety and train {{Mage Killer}}s, just in case.
!! Hierarchy
The Church is commonly among the most rigidly hierarchical organizations of the setting, and its members will be often defined by their rank and position within it.
!!! The Holy City
Despite ostensibly worshiping a CrystalDragonJesus, not only is the Church of Fiction always [[ChristianityIsCatholic Catholic Christian]], but it's also ''[[NunsNRosaries Roman]]'' [[NunsNRosaries Catholic]]. As such, expect there to be a HolyCity, which serves as the seat of ThePope (or a HighPriest by any other name), his PraetorianGuard, and his closest advisers (often called "cardinals"), who range from TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness to NotSoOmniscientCouncilOfBickering.
The [[SecretGovernmentWarehouse vaults]] of the HolyCity is also where all the {{Ancient Artifact}}s pertaining to faith (and more or less accurately corresponding to Judeo-Christian {{Public Domain Artifact}}s) will be stored.
!!! Militant Orders
The Church of Fiction usually has a [[TheOrder knightly order]] or three to keep a steady supply of {{Church Militant}}s (who aren't regular {{Badass Preacher}}s). Depending on the morality and outward enlightenment of the Church, their existence and real purpose will be well-known or [[TheMasquerade top-secret]]. Regardless of their mission, they always have a tendency to go KnightTemplar about it. Popular jobs for militant orders include:
* DemonSlaying (when HollywoodExorcism just isn't enough)
* [[VampireHunter Vampire slaying]]
* [[MageKiller Wizard slaying]] (see above)
* [[TheCrusades Crusading]] against [[TheHeretic heretics]], {{cult}}s, and competing churches
* Generally [[KillItWithFire killing things with fire]]
A special mention goes to the [[UsefulNotes/TheSpanishInquisition Inquisition]] (which nobody, ''ever'' [[Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus expects to encounter]]). Its role varies from the ChurchPolice to ThePope's personal InternalAffairs and [[TheSpymaster Intelligence Agency]].
!!! Monasteries
Another source of ass-kickers for the Lord are the monasteries. Male-only ones exist solely to produce [[BareFistedMonk Bare-fisted]] {{Warrior Monk}}s because AllMonksKnowKungFu without exception. They may occasionally be drunkards... but only of the DrunkenMaster variety. Female monasteries (often called "convents") are a bit more varied, populated by [[NunsAreFunny funny]], [[NunsAreMikos badass]], [[NunsAreSpooky spooky]], or [[NaughtyNuns naughty]] nuns. Sometimes [[NunTooHoly all at once]].
The monasteries, however, also have a shadier side, as the authorities would often want to use them to [[LockedAwayInAMonastery dump any undesirables too valuable]] to [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim just shoot them]].
!!! Churches and Cathedrals
The most commonly seen aspect of the Church of Fiction are the local houses of God, properly known as "churches" (with a lower-case "c"). Particularly big specimen will be called "Cathedrals" and inevitably contain an OminousPipeOrgan; these are usually located in major cities and serve as seats of power of the bishops. All churches will feature [[TheMiddleAges Gothic architecture]], which some people find [[CreepyCathedral particularly creepy]], and OminousLatinChanting will play in the background at all times. It should come to no surprise that they are also a popular [[BloodStainedGlassWindows meeting spot for local badasses to duke it out]].
The person in charge of a church will be the PreacherMan (preacher women are rare). Regardless of the alignment of his Church at large, he may be a GoodShepherd or a SinisterMinister (particularly evil ones will be [[PedophilePriest pedophiles]]), though major differences in morality will always cause a [[TurbulentPriest turbulent relationship with his superiors]]. No matter their morality, priests tend to be [[SexyPriest sexy]], [[BadassPreacher badass]], or both, often invoking an [[HotForPreacher improper amount of attention]] from the opposite sex. Alternatively, he will be TheVicar. Often [[IrishPriest Irish]].
Good-aligned churches will always give shelter to those SeekingSanctuary.
!!! Parochial Schools
In addition to producing authority figures and badasses, the Church is always a source of education, chiefly through {{One Gender School}}s under its auspices. In all-girls schools, expect to see [[CatholicSchoolGirlsRule uniforms way too sexy for their own good]] and lots of SitchSexuality and HoYay.
!!! Outcasts and Others
Members of the Church (usually renegade priests, see above) who get cast out of the hierarchy will be branded [[TheHeretic heretics]]. Often, they would go on to [[StartMyOwn start their own]] {{Cult}}s and find themselves under scrutiny of the Inquisition and the Militant Orders.
Last but not least, we have the [[TheMissionary missionaries]], priests or monks who venture far beyond the Church's area of influence in hopes of converting the heathens.
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