Ecumenism

This article is accurate for the latest versions of EU3, Napoleon’s Ambition, In Nomine, Heir to the Throne and Divine Wind.

Ecumenism
Culture national idea
Ecumenism
Introduced
Requirement(s)	None
Effects since	Tolerance of heretics: +2
Effects since	Tolerance of heretics: +2 Papal influence: –2.5% yearly
Effects since	Tolerance of heretics: +4 Papal influence: –2.5% yearly

Ecumenism is a national idea which was introduced with In Nomine.

Ingame description

The problem with how to deal with heretics in the realm is always difficult. Although the good old-fashioned fire and sword approach will solve most problems eventually, diplomacy can also succeed. By encouraging dialogue between the various sects we can reduce misunderstanding and promote peace in the realm.

Related events

• Required for His Holiness is concerned (6163)
• Required for His Holiness is outraged (6164)
• Required for His Holiness is shocked (6165)
• Required for The Orthodox faith is rocked (6166)
• Required for The Patriarch is complaining (6167)
• Required for The Patriarch is concerned (6168)
• Required for Bishops feel we are losing ground (6169)
• Required for Bishops shocked (6170)
• Required for Bishops concerned (6171)
• Required for Church elders think the apocalypse is coming. (6172)
• Required for God punishing us? (6173)
• Required for Church elders concerned (6174)
• Required for Ulema concerned (6175)
• Required for Ayatollahs are concerned (6176)
• Required for Monks concerned (6177)
• Required for People turn to philosophy! (6178)
• Required for The people turn to spirit worship (6179)
• Required for People turn their back on Brahman (6180)
• Required for People turn to philosophy (6181)
• Required for Gurus complain! (6182)
• Required for People turn to Buddhism (6173)
• Required for People start worshiping Hinduism (6184)
• Required for Our people embrace Shintoism (6185)
• Required for Our priests express mild displeasure (6186)
• Required for Priests politely raise complaint (6187)
• Required for Our priests suffer mild outrage (6188)
• Required for The Spirits of Nature are concerned (6189)
• Required for Unhappy news from the hunting ground (6190)
• Faster ×0.9 Submission of the clergy (9600)
• Slower ×1.5 Cultural assimilation (7200)
• Required for (Liberté, égalité, fraternité also does this) The Counter-Reformation ends (2050)
• Disables Religious civil disorder (2031)
• Disables Too much religious freedom (1090)

Related decisions

• Disables religious decision: Embrace the Counter-Reformation

Related missions

• Chance ×0.0:
  • Religious missions: Convert $COUNTRY$; Convert $PROVINCENAME$; Restore the Holy See; Solidify our Papal Relations
• Chance ×0.2:
  • Religious missions: Reclaim the Holy City; Reclaim Mecca from the Infidels

See also

• National idea review

National ideas