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:''"That's the thing about faith: If you don't have it you cant explain it but if you do you don't have to." -Kira ([[DS9]]: "[[Accession]]")''
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:"''That's the thing about faith... if you don't have it, you can't understand it. If you do, no explanation is necessary.''"
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::- '''[[Kira Nerys]]''' ({{DS9|Accession}})
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The '''[[Bajoran]] religion''' was centered around the [[Prophet]]s, the Bajoran name for the [[alien]]s residing inside the [[Bajoran wormhole]], which the Bajorans believed was the [[Celestial Temple]]. Bajorans thought of these aliens as [[god]]s and often prayed to them for guidance. They also believed that everything happened for a reason, as it was the will of the Prophets and that [[starship]]s were guided by the hands of the prophets while passing the Bajoran wormhole. ({{DS9|In the Hands of the Prophets}})
   
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The word of the Prophets guided [[Bajor]] for tens of thousands of [[year]]s, and over the years, ten [[orb]]s, or "tears of the Prophets," had emerged from the wormhole.
The '''Bajoran religion''' consists of the word of the [[Prophets]], who have guided [[Bajor]] for tens of thousands of years through the [[Kai]]s. It is the most religious of the religions on Star Trek. It is also the only true religion according to most Bajorans. Unfortunately, the Bajoran faith has been in decline for many years, and current estimates show that two thirds of Bajorans identify themselves as "secular" Bajorans. The [[Orthodox]] Bajorans, led by [[Kai]] [[Winn Adami]], have long been the defenders of the faith against such heretics as [[Bareil Antos]] and [[Kira Nerys]], notorious for the blaspheming they committed while at a monestary on Bajor.
 
   
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The spiritual leader of Bajor was called the [[Kai]]. ({{DS9|Emissary}}; {{VOY|State of Flux|Flesh and Blood}})
==See also==
 
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*[[Bajor]]
 
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[[Commander]] [[Benjamin Sisko]] was the first man to fly through the newly-opened wormhole. While flying through, he encountered the wormhole aliens which the Bajorans believed to be the Prophets. They spoke to him in enigmatic ways that seemed strangely wise and even prophetic. When the Bajorans learned about Sisko's experience, they identified him with their religion's [[Emissary of the Prophets|Emissary]]. For a long time, Sisko remained skeptical of who the aliens were. ({{DS9|Emissary}})
*[[Bajor (mirror)]]
 
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*[[Bajoran]]
 
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The Prophets continued to talk to Sisko and guided him through the [[Dominion War]]. They were able to reach him even when he was outside of the wormhole. Eventually, Sisko learned that his mother was a Prophet. He also joined the Prophets. ({{DS9|Image in the Sand|What You Leave Behind}})
*[[Bajorans]]
 
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*[[Alliance for Global Unity|Bajor for Bajorans]]
 
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In [[2369]] Vedek Winn accused [[Keiko O'Brien]] of [[blasphemy]] because of her scientific way of teaching knowledge to her [[student]]s at her [[school]] aboard [[Deep Space 9]]. ({{DS9|In the Hands of the Prophets}})
*[[Bajoran death chant]]
 
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*[[Bajoran Gratitude Festival]]
 
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[[Space station]] Deep Space 9 also had a place in the Bajoran religion as the "gateway" to the Celestial Temple. ({{DS9|The Reckoning}})
*[[Bajoran Days of Atonement]]
 
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*[[Bajoran Time of Cleansing]]
 
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Charity, humility, and faith were seen as the keys to enlightenment in the Bajoran faith. ({{DS9|Covenant}})
*[[Bajoran shrine]]
 
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*[[Winn Adami|Bajoran leaders]]
 
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=== Organization ===
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Over the centuries, a stratified system had developed by which the Bajoran faith was organized. Although the [[Emissary of the Prophets|Emissary]] took precedence above all others, the [[Kai]] was the spiritual leader of Bajor, elected from and by the [[Vedek]]s in the [[Vedek Assembly]]. The Assembly ruled alongside the [[Bajoran Provisional Government|provisional government]] and its [[Chamber of Ministers]]. Vedeks normally presided over religious ceremonies, assisted by [[Ranjen]]s.
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=== Important figures ===
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*[[Opaka|Kai Opaka]]
 
*[[Winn Adami|Kai Winn]]
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*[[Bareil Antos|Vedek Bareil]]
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*[[Benjamin Sisko]]
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=== Religious traditions and celebrations ===
 
*[[Bajoran death chant|Death chant]]
 
*[[Bajoran Gratitude Festival|Gratitude Festival]]
 
*[[Days of Atonement]]
 
*[[Bajoran Time of Cleansing|Time of Cleansing]]
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== Related topics ==
 
*[[Borhya]]s
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*[[Prophet]]s
 
*[[Bajoran prophecy]]
 
*[[Bajoran temple]]
 
*[[Kai|Kai of Bajor]]
 
*[[Kai|Kai of Bajor]]
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*[[Cult of the Pah-wraiths]]
*[[Bajoran Prophets]]
 
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[[de:Bajoranische Religion]]
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[[Category:Academic disciplines|Religion, Bajoran]]
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[[Category:Religions|Bajoran religion]]

Revision as of 13:17, 27 December 2011

Bajoran religious symbol

Bajoran religious symbol

"That's the thing about faith... if you don't have it, you can't understand it. If you do, no explanation is necessary."
- Kira Nerys (DS9: "Accession")

The Bajoran religion was centered around the Prophets, the Bajoran name for the aliens residing inside the Bajoran wormhole, which the Bajorans believed was the Celestial Temple. Bajorans thought of these aliens as gods and often prayed to them for guidance. They also believed that everything happened for a reason, as it was the will of the Prophets and that starships were guided by the hands of the prophets while passing the Bajoran wormhole. (DS9: "In the Hands of the Prophets")

The word of the Prophets guided Bajor for tens of thousands of years, and over the years, ten orbs, or "tears of the Prophets," had emerged from the wormhole.

The spiritual leader of Bajor was called the Kai. (DS9: "Emissary"; VOY: "State of Flux", "Flesh and Blood")

Commander Benjamin Sisko was the first man to fly through the newly-opened wormhole. While flying through, he encountered the wormhole aliens which the Bajorans believed to be the Prophets. They spoke to him in enigmatic ways that seemed strangely wise and even prophetic. When the Bajorans learned about Sisko's experience, they identified him with their religion's Emissary. For a long time, Sisko remained skeptical of who the aliens were. (DS9: "Emissary")

The Prophets continued to talk to Sisko and guided him through the Dominion War. They were able to reach him even when he was outside of the wormhole. Eventually, Sisko learned that his mother was a Prophet. He also joined the Prophets. (DS9: "Image in the Sand", "What You Leave Behind")

In 2369 Vedek Winn accused Keiko O'Brien of blasphemy because of her scientific way of teaching knowledge to her students at her school aboard Deep Space 9. (DS9: "In the Hands of the Prophets")

Space station Deep Space 9 also had a place in the Bajoran religion as the "gateway" to the Celestial Temple. (DS9: "The Reckoning")

Charity, humility, and faith were seen as the keys to enlightenment in the Bajoran faith. (DS9: "Covenant")

Organization

Over the centuries, a stratified system had developed by which the Bajoran faith was organized. Although the Emissary took precedence above all others, the Kai was the spiritual leader of Bajor, elected from and by the Vedeks in the Vedek Assembly. The Assembly ruled alongside the provisional government and its Chamber of Ministers. Vedeks normally presided over religious ceremonies, assisted by Ranjens.

Important figures

Religious traditions and celebrations

Related topics

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