In a official statement sent out by the chairman of the committee of Socialist States,Darastrix Maekrix, it reads that though Mavorpen supports the fall of religion, it must be made by the individual, and not the state.
"While I believe religion to do more harm than good as well, this is oppression, and is unacceptable." Darastrix writes.
The use of the term oppression may be the perfect word to use when describing the recent actions, as, though, no one is being harmed physically, the suppression of ideas is more than prominent.
However, that is not to say oppression is truly a bad thing, especially if religion is a mental illness, as Premier James Whetson reaffirmed his belief in a follow up interview.
"It (religion) is treated because it is a mental illness"
Obviously, that is up (and has been up for centuries) for serious debate.
Other's reaction to the story ranges.
In a telegraph sent by the Premier Xanicea, Ivan Vroronin, he states that though he does not support the actions taken by Premier Whetson, he has no ground to issue any verbal attack/warning to Puissancevise or it's people.
"Why should you impose your own ideals on a nation, when you are shunning said nation for imposing its own ideals on its people? While Xanicea is protesting this ban via trade embargoes, we are not pursuing military action in the near future, as we see it as 'stooping to their level', so to speak".
Of course, others are not so forgiving.
The Holy Empire of Kamaynilaan has already declared Puissancevise an enemy of the state. And says that the actions are against humanity. Their official statement reads:
"It is clear that this heathen nation would rather exterminate men of every creed, including the creed we hold the dearest, than coexist. This is a clear and present danger to humanity!"
The story is slowing dying down, however the debate will surly continue. Is there a God? And if so, what will happen to those nations that decided to declare him/her useless and or fake?
