Nororism

Nororism (Isokyrian: ᚾᛟᚱᛟᚱᛁᛋᛗ) is the state ideology of Isokyria.

Created by Christian Robertsson, it promotes a Isokyrian nation united by its Nordic cultural traditions which is protected by a strong state that upholds a solid moral code that combats what Robertsson saw as "degenerate behaviors" which he believed threaten a nation's well being. In 1943, he wrote the Manifesto of Isokyric Thought which summarizes Nororist political and social theory. Robertsson divides the manuscript into three parts concerning the nature of the nation, the organization of the economy, and the ingredients for a healthy society. Robertsson also discusses religion, race, and gender. The book was required reading in schools from the year it was published and it has been described somewhat pejoratively as the 'Isokyrian Bible'.

The Isokyrian Nororist Party is the political representative of the ideology and is the only legal party in Isokyria. The Chairman of the Nororist Party is the country's de facto head of state, currently Alexander White, elected in 2009.

The Nation
Robertsson defined the nation as "A tribe of persons who share the same cultural values and roots who cooperate for the betterment of themselves and their tribe as a whole." He saw restoring Isokyrian culture as the most important step towards achieving an ideal Isokyrian nation. The Isokyrian language was a personal favorite of his. He adored Runes and made them Isokyrian's alphabet when he re-introduced the language in 1944. Norse mythology was also important to Robertsson and while he was a Protestant, he consented to, and even encouraged, the construction of temples that worshiped Norse gods such as Thor and Odin.

The Economy
Robertsson viewed Isokyria as in a two-fronted war between the "parasitic capitalists that drain the nation of wealth" and the "cultural Marxists that seek to impose a totalitarian and unnatural view of equality." Nororism was therefore presented as a viable alternative to these two systems by combining positive elements of both, such as the concern for the welfare of the citizenry found in socialism and the efficiency of markets found in capitalism. Robertsson took inspiration from existing nationalist movements in Germany and Italy and developed a system similar to national syndicalism in which enterprises are owned by the workers through worker syndicates. Robertsson reserved this system for sectors of the economy he considered to be the most important, such as utilities, agriculture, and finance. He left distribution to fully private firms only on the condition they put the interests of the nation first.

Society
Robertsson believed that his ideology would be pointless if society did not maintain a consistent moral standard. He derided what he referred to as "degenerate" behaviors which included drunkenness, promiscuity, gambling, and a lust for wealth. He wrote that people are most vulnerable to carnal desires and therefore established a strict code on sexual ethics, condemning pre-marital sexual intercourse and discouraging the use of contraceptives. He believed sex served two purposes which are to bring a husband and wife closer together and to produce children that will be raised into productive members of the nation. Any desires that contradicted this view were considered perverse and degenerate. Homosexuality was an especially adverse desire according to Robertsson but he disagreed with other traditionalists on how it should be handled. Robertsson argued it was a serious mental disorder and should be treated with thorough care. He condemned the Nazis' treatment of homosexuals in Germany, stating "Putting a man to death for desires that cannot be helped is a greater abomination [than homosexuality]". He had, however, less sympathy for those who fully indulged in their desires and refused treatment.

Religion
While he projected an image of being a devout Christian, privately Robertsson had a mixed view of religion. He admired the ridged moral codes religion established but held disdain for religious leadership, viewing it as a "collection of charlatans and snake oil salesmen." Some witnesses close to Robertsson say he believed in God but expressed doubt regarding the validity around Jesus' divinity or Muhammad's prophethood. Historians have been further perplexed over his apparent enthusiasm for pre-Christian Norse folk religion.

Race
The largest split between Nororism and Nazism was surrounding race. Robertsson believed racism is counterproductive, creates strife and disrupts the unity of the nation. He rejected Nazi racial science and strongly condemned the Holocaust. He also supported the civil rights movement in the United States.

While he expressed anti-British sentiment on several occasions, he elaborated these views were based purely on resentment accrued during the British rule of Isokyria.

Activism
All Norroist activism occurs within Isokyria as Robertsson once stated that Nororism was designed specifically for the Isokyrian nation and cannot, and should not, be applied to the world at large. He believed it was up to other nations to discover their own path to unity.

Criticism
Most criticism of Nororism comes from outside Isokyria, particularly from the United States as the Isokyrian government suppresses anti-Nororist speech.