Religion and Ideology (Night of the Living Alternate History Map Game)

Many popular religions that existed before the apocalypse continued to thrive as new communities rose up. Here is an overview of some popular religions that were formed during or after the apocalypse:

Religion

 * Tchiaq Ukpibun - founded in the area around Fairbanks. Christianity and Native Alaskan Shamanism begin to mix into what is called Tchiaq Ukpibun, literally "New Faith".


 * Satanism - founded by Anton LaVey in 1966 before the apocalypse. Currently the most common religion in the Bay Republic.


 * Desperiato- A cult founded in rural Cuba. A radical Catholic branch believing that Satan has waged war on the living and only by radical means and fighting shall they be victorious. Founder is Juan Condez, 1970. Means "Awakened one". Theocratic coup thrusts Cuba into the Cuban Civil War. Successful, and The Church of Desperiato takes over the government
 * Zen Taoism: Founded in 1971 in Japan. Based mainly from Taoism, but adds some Shintoist characteristics, along with much focus on Shikaisen and Jiang Shi


 * Rezurrectionism: A highly dangerous cult whose members believe that the first Zombie arrived on Earth via a spaceship sent by God for the purpose of bringing about the Rapture, or the ascendance of humanity. They believe that, since that Zombie was created by and sent by God, Zombies represent the perfect lifeform. They believe that, upon infection, the soul will enter a state of total harmony and "emancipation from the slavery of humanity." As such, they often intentionally infect themselves and seek to accelerate the infection's spread at all costs. Rezurrectionists are known for their vehement hatred of the Floridian government's policy of isolation and containment.

Social Movements

 * Anti-Zombieism- The official ideology of Chicago. It combines the public hatred of Zombies and counter-Zombie strategy/tactics. Its three main cores are Defence, Preparation and Offense. (DPO)


 * Defensivism: The pacifist branch of A-Zism, they believe that a nation-state should only defend itself and that attacking Zombies is a waste of time, resources and lives.


 * Offensivism: The aggressive branch of A-Zism, they believe that Zombies are evil and should be eliminated at once, no matter what the cost.
 * Renewalism: A radical religion founded by Neo X during the First Chicagoan Offensive of 1971. Renewalists believe that both Zombies and humans need to be destroyed in order for the Earth to be saved and have a fresh start.


 * New Crusadism: Founded in 1970 in California. Based on pre-Z-Day Christian beliefs with a twist that Z-Day was another way for God to clear the Earth, so they must make a holy kingdom for God, making the world pure.
 * Libertad: Social movement popular among f Hispanic-Texans who see the President as using them for cannon fodder against the zombies, Libertad is dedicated to the overthrow of the government of Texas.

Austria

 * Nationalist Party- Reactionary, conservative party that supports the claims of the Habsburgs. Strives to eliminate pre-doomsday Austrian government. Most popular party as of the 1976 elections.
 * Progressive Party- Founded in Salzburg following the successful advances of the Nationalist. Viewed as an alternate to jingoistic nationalism.
 * Liberal Party- Successor of the pre-doomsday Freedom Party of Austria. Begins to take root in 1976 following the first elections.