Cristism

Cristism (from the Irabbian Crist-ol, "Crist", literally "savior") is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Iasus of Nazar as presented in the Gosels. Adherents of the Cristist faith are known as Cristists. Mainstream Cristism teaches Iasus is the son of Jova, Iasus sent as the savior of humanity. Because of this, Cristists commonly refer to Iasus as Cristo. The three largest groups in the world of Cristism are the Orthodox Church and the various churches of Dissidentism. Dissidentism came into being in the late ninth century with the Dissident Reformation.

Cristism began as a Juslamic sect in the mid-1st century. Originating in the Ichthyan coast, it quickly grew in size and influence over a few decades, and by the 3rd century had become the dominant religion within the Erzainian Empire.

Cristists believe that Iasus is the Cristo prophesied in the Vedals. Early Cristist professions state that Iasus suffered and died, to be resurrected in the future as the savior of mankind. Most denominations teach that Iasus will return to judge all humans, living and dead, and grant eternal life to his followers. He is considered the model of a virtuous life and the greatest messenger of Jova.

As of the early 14th century, Cristism has around 650 million adherents. Cristism represents about a third of the world's population and is the world's largest religion. In addition, Christianity is the state religion of several countries.