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==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
[[File:The_Artist.jpg|150px|thumb|right|A common depiction of The Artist]] | [[File:The_Artist.jpg|150px|thumb|right|A common depiction of The Artist]] | ||
The Rodulans are highly religiously homogeneous and many follow the Ozara Sect of Dikkenism. Dikkenism, also known as "Artistry" by | The Rodulans are highly religiously homogeneous and many follow the Ozara Sect of Dikkenism. Dikkenism, also known as "Artistry" by younger generations<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/liygnEwrc4U/_3ZHOy6rCAAJ ''"Meanwhile, on Outpost 3 (Part 6)"''], Capt R.Rahman & LtCmdr T.Core, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239502.24</ref>, is a rather loose religion without much dogma to it and in fact preaches a limited form of scepticism in blind prostration, ritual and prayer and Dikkens should always be questioning the rationale of their belief system so that it can be modified to suit the times. However, it encourages pacifism and non-violence, encouraging practitioners to seek alternative solutions to frustrating situations without harm of ones self or others.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-veritas/c/kGtpccHdbcE/m/D5wkG7QyCQAJ ''"The beginning of 3G."''], LtCmdr T.Core, {{USS|Veritas}}, 239706.25</ref> | ||
The Rodulans worship a Goddess called The Artist and see the universe as her canvas. The Artist sees all and keeps her masterpiece forever in balance and ever changing. It is believed that The Artist bestowed the Prophetess Dikken with a series of prophecies and when she disappeared, Dikken was taken to the side of The Artist to help her further paint the canvas that is the Universe. | |||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||