Bethel Republic
 Flag | |
| Motto: "Geloof in den HEER en gij zult overwinnen" ("Believe in the LORD and thou will prevail") | |
| Anthem: "Prachtig vaderland" (Dutch) "Beautiful fatherland" | |
| Capital | No capital |
| Official languages | Dutch |
| Ethnic groups | Dutch |
| Religion | Calvinism |
| Demonym(s) | Bethel |
| Government | Republic |
• Governor | Dominique de Mist |
| Establishment | |
• Conquered by the Reformed People's Republic from the Eva Braun Multiethnic Empire | February 11, 2022 |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 5 |
| Currency | Reformation Coin |
| Time zone | GMT+2 |
| Date format | D-M-Y |
The Bethel Republic is a puppet state of the Reformed People's Republic. It is located north of the Reformed puppet state of Kerkerland and has 5 citizens. Govenor of the Bethel Republic is Dominique de Mist.
Name
The Bethel Republic is named after the Hebrew word bethel, which means "House of God". There is no specific reason that this name was chosen, other than the fact that the Bethel Republic is a Calvinist state.
History
The Bethel Republic was founded on February 11, 2022. Before it was a republic, it was a state of the Eva Braun Multiethnic Empire. This former state was a gift from President Keyboard Calvinist of the Reformed People's Republic to Kaiser Luke Braun of the Eva Braun Multiethnic Empire. This as a token of friendship after a history of hostility. However, this friendship turned out to be short-lived, because a month later 2 fighters of the Reformed People's Army, on the orders of President Keyboard Calvinist, crossed the borders of the Eva Braun state and occupied it. That same day, Keyboard Calvinist made the announcement that this state was being annexed by the Reformed People's Republic. This was announced on both Discord and Reformed State News, the digital state newspaper of the Reformed People's Republic. To date, the Eva Braun Multiethnic Empire has never responded to the annexation, possibly not even knowing of the annexation. A few days after the annexation of the former Eva Braun state, Keyboard Calvinist announced that he would establish a Reformed puppet state in the occupied area. This state would be known as the Bethel Republic, a Calvinist republic under the authority of the Reformed People's Republic. The first governor was 14 year old Denise de Mist. This was a unique choice, as the Reformed People's Republic had never had a woman in a high position. De Mist's governorship was shorter than expected, as on April 7, 2022, she was replaced by her 23 year old brother Dominique. This is because Denise paid too little attention to her republic and because Keyboard Calvinist thought that his puppet states needed well-motivated leaders. So after a short consultation between Keyboard Calvinist, Prime Minister Aaron de Witt, Ezra Yaraklas (Governor of the Republic of Kerkerland), Denise de Mist and Dominique de Mist, it was decided that Denise was officially replaced by her brother. Denise agreed and was later appointed minister of flora and fauna by her brother. In September 2023, Denise was appointed as right hand of her brother Dominique. She has kept her duty as minister of flora and fauna.
Religion
Because the Bethel Republic is a republic under the authority of the Reformed People's Republic, President Keyboard Calvinist stated at the foundation that the Bethel Republic should be a Calvinist republic. However, it was agreed on that it would be a liberal republic instead of an orthodox one like the Reformed People's republic. This was because Denise de Mist was the first governor and she was a way more liberal in her faith than the citizens of the Reformed People's Republic. This changed until the end of 2023, when Keyboard Calvinist agreed with current govenour Dominique to impose new rules that should make the Bethel Republic a orthodox Calvinist state, with the Reformed People's Republic as model state.
Colonies
Reformed Colony of Everland (Located in Tennessee, USA. The capital of this colony is called Everland City)
