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Astronism in Belgium refers to the presence of the Astronist philosophy and religion in the Kingdom of Belgium. The operations of the Astronist Institution in this country are under jurisdiction of the Astronist Superiate of Belgium, a national subsidiary of the worldwide Astronist Institution.
The Astronist Superiate of Belgium oversees the construction and maintenance of observatories and planetariums throughout its jurisdiction. Belgium is split into ten provinces and is set to hold one Grand Observatory in the capital city of Brussels. The current number of Astronists living in Belgium as of 2020 is 6,667.
Other terms[]
Several terms are used to refer to the presence of Astronism in Belgium including:
- Astro-Belgian philosophy
- Astro-Belgian religion
- Astro-Belgian spirituality
- Belgian astroncy
- Belgian Astronism
- Belgian astronomical religion
- Belgian Cosmism
- Belgian space religion
History of Astronism in Belgium[]
Astronism is currently not recognised as a religion by the Belgian government which means that Astronists are not presently classified as a religious country in the country. However, Belgium practices its religious freedom laws as per the conventions laid down in its constitution which affords Astronists protections to practice their faith openly and publicly.
Astronist demographics in Belgium[]
Year | Number of Astronists | Percentage change (%) |
2019 | 4,000 | N/A |
2020 | 6,667 |