AHC: Nation-worship as a religion becomes widespread in Europe in the 20th century

By 2000, a secular religion develops among European countries that is somewhat similar to Cheondoism in Korea.

This religion is Atheistic, but is very similar to Christianity in its practice and organization. Instead of God, it puts its faith into the cohesion and cooperation of the inhabitants of the country, who form a unity against any enemy.

They hold Sunday services in buildings similar to Christian churches, but the church is filled with images of their historical national heroes. The service is led by a minister who is similar to a Christian priest or pastor, but instead of glorifying God, he/she glorifies Nationalism and the historical and contemporary achievements of their nation.

They have songs and hymns similar to this East German patriotic song:


The style of worship is similar to Pentecostalism, displaying strong audience participation.
 
They definitely toyed with stuff like this in Revolutionary France, but you would need a pretty early POD for it to stay permanent.
 
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