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By: Mari Kikuchi
20 Tolven, 1583</span>
Aodhán Gobnet McLucais was assaulted by his uncle Raghnall Gobnet McLucais on Shrine grounds today, in a move that has outraged the priests and priestesses of the Reido Shrine. The move prompted a press announcement from the head priest Kevan Fionnán Neil shortly afterwards, in which he expressed his outrage at the attack and further commented on the religious situation in Strathae.
"This blatant attack on sacred land is a disgrace to Strathaens of all faiths," he said "there is no legitimate reason that this should have happened. It's a blatant attack on another faith and hast no place in a truly tolerant society."
In Reido, Shrines are considered sacred grounds and violence is especially forbidden on them. They are typically built on kōmyakusuji, and are believed to provide a place for a land's "Nushi" (especially powerful Rei that act as guardians of the Rei in a certain geographic area) to interact with humanity. Committing violent acts on a Shrine is believed to introduce impurity, or kegare, to that land that must be cleansed through a special ceremony. In Akitsu, violence on Shrine grounds has long been avoided (though it has sometimes happened in spite of this), even in the long era's of war.
Aodhán Gobnet McLucais was granted refuge in Strathae Kotohira Jingū, the largest Reido Shrine in Strathae, after he was shunned by his family for converting to Reido from traditional Strathaen religion. This came amid the rise of a right-wing movement in Strathae that actively promoted traditional Strathaen values, taking actions that critics have decry discriminatory against certain minorities while supporters claim is necessary to protect the country's tolerance.
Kevan Fionnán Neil said that Strathae had a long way to go before becoming a truly tolerant society.
"When people are willing to go out and commit acts of violence on sacred grounds, there is not truly tolerance." he said "This is becoming a serious problem. Something must be done!"
Kevan Fionnán Neil said that the Shrine would continue to offer refuge to Aodhán Gobnet McLucais after the attack. They also confirmed that they will offer refuge to anyone else in need of it, including Strathae's religious minorities that they say has increasingly come under fire.
"Reido Shrines are, have been, and will always be a place of refuge for those who seek it." said Kevan "Differences in thought do not validate this discrimination. As long as someone is willing to accept that people may disagree with them on certain issues, we do what we can to help them."
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Mainichi Shinpo
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Your #1 source of news from Akitsu
</span><div style="display: inline-flex;"><div style="display: inline-block; border-right: 1px solid; padding-right: 4px; min-height: 450px;"><span style="display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid; padding: 1em 0;"><span style="font-size: 21px;">Kevan Fionnán Neil on acid attack: "Something must be done!"</span>
By: Mari Kikuchi
20 Tolven, 1583</span>
Aodhán Gobnet McLucais was assaulted by his uncle Raghnall Gobnet McLucais on Shrine grounds today, in a move that has outraged the priests and priestesses of the Reido Shrine. The move prompted a press announcement from the head priest Kevan Fionnán Neil shortly afterwards, in which he expressed his outrage at the attack and further commented on the religious situation in Strathae.
"This blatant attack on sacred land is a disgrace to Strathaens of all faiths," he said "there is no legitimate reason that this should have happened. It's a blatant attack on another faith and hast no place in a truly tolerant society."
In Reido, Shrines are considered sacred grounds and violence is especially forbidden on them. They are typically built on kōmyakusuji, and are believed to provide a place for a land's "Nushi" (especially powerful Rei that act as guardians of the Rei in a certain geographic area) to interact with humanity. Committing violent acts on a Shrine is believed to introduce impurity, or kegare, to that land that must be cleansed through a special ceremony. In Akitsu, violence on Shrine grounds has long been avoided (though it has sometimes happened in spite of this), even in the long era's of war.
Aodhán Gobnet McLucais was granted refuge in Strathae Kotohira Jingū, the largest Reido Shrine in Strathae, after he was shunned by his family for converting to Reido from traditional Strathaen religion. This came amid the rise of a right-wing movement in Strathae that actively promoted traditional Strathaen values, taking actions that critics have decry discriminatory against certain minorities while supporters claim is necessary to protect the country's tolerance.
Kevan Fionnán Neil said that Strathae had a long way to go before becoming a truly tolerant society.
"When people are willing to go out and commit acts of violence on sacred grounds, there is not truly tolerance." he said "This is becoming a serious problem. Something must be done!"
Kevan Fionnán Neil said that the Shrine would continue to offer refuge to Aodhán Gobnet McLucais after the attack. They also confirmed that they will offer refuge to anyone else in need of it, including Strathae's religious minorities that they say has increasingly come under fire.
"Reido Shrines are, have been, and will always be a place of refuge for those who seek it." said Kevan "Differences in thought do not validate this discrimination. As long as someone is willing to accept that people may disagree with them on certain issues, we do what we can to help them."
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