Church of Humanity/Hierarchy

Hierarchy Information

The Church of Humanity is based on democratic ideals where each member have a voice which he/she may use. We rely upon the guidance of the council of elders, which is made up of the founder/prophet and all high priests. To rise through the hierarchy, you must have patience and must work hard for the church. In order to be promoted your application must be accepted by all the current high priests and priestess's.

Hierarchy Layout

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High Priestess Tabatha ----- High Priest Sangue ----- Treasurer Evangeline ----- Paladin Primus Nightmare
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Keeper of the Pages Boyer ----- Keeper of the Pages Chadro'ez ----- Voice of the Church Balkeese
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Paladins of the Church ----- Priests of the Church
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Members
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Followers

Rank explanation

Prophet
The Prophet is the highest rank attainable in The Church of Humanity. They are the leaders of the church and act as the representative when conducting church business with governments. It is rare for the prophet to talk to those any lower that the council of elders, so a personal message from the prophet is always of great importance. There is only one Prophet at any one time, and a replacement will be voted in by the council of elders should the prophet step down.

High Priest
If priests were soldiers then the high priest is the general. They gives each priest their orders makes sure that they are doing a good job. They have similar powers to the Elder and Paladin Primus, however they cannot directly order the army nor change financial settings. High Priests however, do have the power to change the views on other religions and in an extreme emergency can call for a Holy War against them.

Treasurer
A treasurer is a member of the council who governs everyday politics in the church and is the main voice to members. They are elected by the already existing elders. The treasurer have similar powers to the High Priest and Paladin Primus, however they do not have the burden of having to look after priest's orders, however they do have more power over the treasury.

Paladin Primus
The General of the Paladins. He leads them into battle for the glory and protection of The Church of Humanity. He doesn't care for the financial side of things and finds working with the priests boring. He also deals with followers who do not keep to the rules.

Keeper of the Pages
The Keeper of the Pages maintains and manages all of the written words. Silent work behind the scenes, but the Keeper of the Pages is the one that makes sure that new members are able to learn about the Church by reading about it.

Voice of the Church
The Voice of the Church handles communications with other religions, things related and everything extern to our own Church.

Priest
Those who spread the word of the Church to the people are the priests. They receive orders from the High Priest, who gives them an area for them to look after. Priesthood is a serious business, but has its rewards.

Paladin
Paladin Major
An experienced holy warrior for the church, he is a guardian of the faith and fights for the survival of the religion. He takes orders from the Paladin Primus.
Paladin Minor
A new holy warrior for the church, he is a guardian of the faith and fights for the survival of the religion. He takes orders from the Paladin Primus.

Member
This is a basic member, they have not been selected as a paladin or any council position.

Follower
This is an aspirant member position. They have not yet entered the membership of our Church.

Blacklisted Member
If you are no longer allowed to be a member of our Church, you will be demoted to this rank. Until you leave out of your own, of course. (There is a large monthly fine in this rank).