Washingtism (New Eden)

Washingtism (or the Church of Washington) is the official State Religion of New Eden, and is practiced by an estimated 81% of the Nation's Residents, with numbers varying worldwide. It was created following the Revolutionary War as a Religion based around the concept that The Prophet George Washington, general of the Continental Army and First Father of New Eden spoke directly to god during and after the American Revolution

The Primate of Washingtism is the Father of New Eden, currently Mike Huckabee.

Basis in Christianity
Washingtism is based in Christianity. It accepts the Holy Trinity, and views the Bible as Divinely Inspired. In the "Great Confession" that founded the Church of Washington states that "We accept Christ as our lord and savior. Salvation comes through him alone, and not by our own works or merit." Washington himself was initally Anglican, before the Virginia Revelation led him to start his own Church.

Saints in Washingtism
Though Washingtism recognizes Saints, they are recognized as "Honored" and are not prayed to in any way. The Prophet George Washington is viewed as a Saint, as are the Church Fathers Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt.

Saints are not given feast days, but are instead viewed as "models, who's teachings can help clarify those of the Bible."

The Prophet George Washington
The Prophet George Washington is believed to have first spoken to God during the early days of the American Revolution the night before First Virginia Convention at what became known as the Virginia Revelation. Writing about this night, Washington states that "I felt a presence come upon me and saw magnificent light before me. Out from the light came a voice, stating that 'I am the Lord the Father, and I have chosen you to lead the people of these Colonies into a New Eden of Liberty and Prosperity.'"

Washington is believed to have been given Military advice by God himself, and was quickly viewed as a prophet by Colonists.

After the War, Washington is believed to have continued speaking to God. The Father of New Eden himself is generally considered to be a Prophet, regardless of who fills the position. Nonetheless, Washington himself is considered to be "the Holiest of Prophets"

State Religion
As the State Religion of New Eden, Washingtism's primate, the Father of New Eden, is in charge of the state. The  Father of New Eden is chosen at a Synod after the death of the previous Father (who's Earthly Father steps in to fill the role in the mean time) by the Bishops of New Eden.

Though there is no law against practicing other religions in New Eden, the vast majority practice Washingtism.