Religions other



Besides Ferna Sed and Christianity there are also small communities in Friland and Hiveria that have a different religion. In Friland for example there are also supporters of Judaism and in Hiveria there is a large number of Muslims and apart from that also Hindus and Buddhists. Judaism in Friland and Islam in Hiveria shall be given some extra attention on this page.

Judaism
Judaism arrived relatively late in Friland: before and during World War 2 the Frilandic government decided to take in Jewish refugees, some of whom have remained after the war. In Riksgard, Arinhaim and Lindan thriving Jewish communities have formed and there are multiple synagogues. Rabbi Lewi Dawidssun, who came to Friland twenty years ago, relates:
        'I will never forget our arrival in Friland: that cold, fabulous country, the weird, reserved people that lived there, that funny language of theirs, their soberness and fear of changes.'
        His wife Esțer laughs: 'You can say that again! Our neighbours made us promise that we would leave the oak tree in our garden alone, because they had grown so accustomed to it.'
        'And it's still there!' Lewi grins. 'You know, these Frilanders are a strange people, but I'm happier here than I've ever been anywhere else. Even if it means having to look at that stupid tree all day long.'

Islam
In Hiveria there are many followers of Islam. They mainly settled there during the 80's and by now they form almost a quarter of the population. According to statistics, Islam could replace Catholicism as the dominant religion of Hiveria within a few decades. Imam Nazim al Sayhuti certainly hopes so:
        That would be fantastic! Hiveria is one of the most tolerant countries in Europe and we therefore feel well at home here. OK, our multicultural society can sometimes cause a little friction, but I think all will be well in the end, Inshallah!
        A group of boys that is listening in the background, agrees with him: The imam is right, you know! There's so much whining about what's not going well, but Islam is a religion of peace and an improvement to Hiverian culture. All Hiverians are welcome to become our brothers and sisters!
        The imam smiles: Indeed! And you won't forget to take off those muddy sneakers before you enter the mosque, right Murat?
        Murat grins, throws his shoes into a corner and follows his friends into the prayer room.