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Astronism in Belize refers to the presence of the Astronist philosophy and religion in the Central American country of Belize. The operations of the Astronist Institution in this country are under jurisdiction of the Astronist Superiate of Belize, a national subsidiary of the worldwide Astronist Institution.
The Astronist Superiate of Belize oversees the construction and maintenance of observatories and planetariums throughout its jurisdiction. Belize is split into six districts and is set to hold one Grand Observatory in the capital city of Belmopan, which will be one of only two observatories in the country.
Other terms[]
Several terms are used to refer to the presence of Astronism in Belize including:
- Astro-Belizean philosophy
- Astro-Belizean religion
- Astro-Belizean spirituality
- Belizean astroncy
- Belizean Astronism
- Belizean astronomical religion
- Belizean Cosmism
- Belizean space religion
History of Astronism in Belize[]
Astronism and Astronists are not recognised by the government in Belize as a religious group at present, however, religious liberties are granted in the country and are generally enforced which means that Astronists are free to publicly profess their faith.
Being a former British colony, the most widely spoken language in Belize in English which provides Belizeans with the opportunity to read all Astronist materials and content which are principally written in English.
The current number of Astronists in Belize is unknown, however, the population is considered to be minimal due to the already small population that comprises Belize.
Astronist demographics in Belize[]
Year | Number of Astronists |
2019 | 100 |
2020 | 392 |