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Astronism in Brunei refers to the presence of the Astronist philosophy and religion in the Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace. The operations of the Astronist Institution in this country are under jurisdiction of the Astronist Superiate of Brunei, a national subsidiary of the worldwide Astronist Institution.
The Astronist Superiate of Brunei oversees the construction and maintenance of observatories and planetariums throughout its jurisdiction. Brunei is split into four districts and is set to hold one Grand Observatory in the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. As of 2020, there are 75 Astronists known to be living in Brunei.
Other terms[]
Several terms are used to refer to the presence of Astronism in Brunei including:
- Astro-Bruneian philosophy
- Astro-Bruneian religion
- Astro-Bruneian spirituality
- Bruneian astroncy
- Bruneian Astronism
- Bruneian astronomical religion
- Bruneian Cosmism
- Bruneian space religion
History of Astronism in Brunei[]
Astronist freedom of religion in Brunei has been recognised terminal by the Astronist Institution meaning that Astronists are not free to publicly profess their faith and they are in danger of being violently persecuted and unfairly prosecuted for holding religious convictions contrary to Islam.
Astronism is not recognised as a religion in Brunei and Astronists are in danger of repression and societal ostracism for their faith. The current number of Astronists in the country is unknown, though it is likely to be minimal due to widespread violations of religious liberty.
Despite this, English is one of the official languages in the country which presents Bruneian Astronists with the opportunity to access Astronist content in a language comprehensible to them.
Astronist demographics in Brunei[]
Year | Number of Astronists | Percentage change (%) |
2019 | 50 | N/A |
2020 | 75 |