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BELIEFS
Genetherism is a magical religion, dealing with secret ceremonies and spells by which gifted and well-trained Humans could control supernatural meta-forces. Much of their specific beliefs were explained only to initiates, and often varied from local group to local group.
Although there is no direct connection between Genetherist thought and earlier religions such as Wicca or neo-Druidism, magic has long been a component of Human religions, even into the space age. Some ancient Earth-pagan religions involved magical energy webs, all-encompassing "life-forces" and other such metaforces. Genetherism was probably the first such faith to recognize sacred places on worlds other than Earth.
HISTORY
The earliest Genetherist believers congregated on the world of the Meditating Idols (774 Sagrei VI, Type-C) to join the supposed 'aliens' in their eternal meditation. They had frequent (non-violent) turf battles with all of the other religions and cults that were attracted to that planet.
Genetherism spread to many worlds, often underground. Their ability to find sacred places on any world, even previously uninhabited worlds, allowed the transplant of the basic beliefs and ceremonies, although modifications were numerous depending on local cult leaders. The militant Humanists scorned Genetherism, and after its rise Tahmetianity violently persecuted and nearly exterminated the rival faith.
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