Kuzirism (Principia Moderni IV Map Game)

Kuzirism is a monotheistic religious ideology which encompasses a series philosophical, economical, and sociopolitical ideals as well as articulated by the Iwe ti Iwo, the religious text revered by its adherents as the word of God as transmitted by Oba Ewuare, the founder of the religion. Because of the wide-reaching teachings of Kurizism, the religion is often considered to be more than a typical faith, but a way of life which touches upon all aspects of an adherent's livelihood. The faith teaches that god, known as Oghodua, created man with an inescapable desire to learn and expand his understanding of the universe and its inner-workings, a desire driven by the fact that Oghodua hid himself within the mechanics of the universe. Oghodua promised to reveal himself to his followers and humanity as a whole once they discovered all there was to know about the universe, and could definitively prove that Oghodua was their god, upon which all of humanity would be blessed in his presence and follow him into the afterlife.

Unlike the majority of existing religions, Kuzirism is built around research of nature, the scientific method, and knowledge of fundamental truths given through an understanding of physics and biology, with logic and rationality serving as the bedrocks of the religion rather than faith and superstition. Adherents are expected to study their world and always seek to expand their minds through their understanding of the sciences, and strive for degrees in engineering, mathematics, medicine, and so on. Questioning the mechanics of the universe to gain a better understanding of its creation and maintenance to get closer to the god who made it is considered the epitome of a member of Kuzirism, and the faith has routinely produced scientists and philosophers who believe their calling was to enlighten humanity on the nature of god by teaching them the sciences as they understand them.

Though scientific understanding is a major part of the religion, because of the resources required to fuel such extensive research and teaching works, strong and stable societies are paramount to the religion's goals. Oghodua requires that humanity multiply and expand their numbers for their investigation of the secrets left for them by him will require them to go well beyond the bounds of their world and too others as they "forever peel back the layers of the universe" seeking God within. Thus, large families and social harmony are considered paramount aspects of the faith, and a strong social hierarchy to maintain that order a requirement as well. A religiously-imposed caste system thus grew out of need to ensure that all members of society who could no contribute directly to work of research, could still contribute to society while not wondering aimlessly seeking their own way in life. Kuzirism is the official religion of Benin, where the religion originated and spread out from in 1415.