Biblical Importance

[Biblical Importance]

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance

Motto: "Mister we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again!”

Thanks for coming to my brag board. On October 5, 2010 I decided to leave 10000 Islands and move my nation to The Rejected Realms. I couldn't stay away. So on February 28, 2011 I came back.

Established: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 01:30:39 PM

Category: Democratic Socialist

• Civil Rights: Average
  
• Economy: Good
  
• Political Freedoms: Good
  

Population size: 10.374 Billion

Biblical Importance's Currency: Half-Measure

Biblical Importance's National Animal: Lady Bug

Biblical Importance's Capitol City: 4th Floor South

Biblical Importance's National Religion: Fortunecookieism

Biblical Importance's Leader: The Outlaw Jose Wales


Notable Puppet Nations:
The Overtly Humble Outcropping of -Biblical Importance-
The 411 of Tolyatti


10000 Islands Resumé

Acylyndia War Generation (NS Year 110)
The House of Ananke II

TITO Knight Commander

Thanks to Morlago for the image!

Zofnel Mountain Region☆ (4/30/2009) - First Mission
Woodstock☆ (11/16/2009) - 50th Battle Star

Minister of Labor from 09/09-10/10

former Emissary to European Union

(retired)

[Biblical Importance]

Following new legislation in Biblical Importance,

64. Put The "Board" Back In Board Of Education: teachers regularly paddle unruly students. 1
203. Suffer The Starving Children?: the government has been kicking out foreign corporations in a bid to grow enough food for the populace. 1
147. Military Budgets Up For Approval: the nation's massive battleships are often mistaken for islands. 2
50. Whips, Chains, And Leather, Oh My!: a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up. 1
197. Breastfeeding In Public: Innocent Or Indecent?: female newsreaders distract the nation by breastfeeding during broadcast. 1
9. Lady Bugs On The Dinner Table?: the Lady Bug is a protected species. 3
8. Refugees Want To Call Biblical Importance Home: the Navy has outraged the international community by sinking a boatload of refugees to prevent them reaching the shore. 2
147. Military Budgets Up For Approval: army rations are served on silver platters. 1
65. Birds, Bees, And Breeding Teens: schoolchildren have twice-weekly sex education classes. 1
2. For Whom The Road Tolls: new urban roads are threatening city parks. 2
64. Is Biblical Importance Too Promiscuous? adultery has been made a capital offence. 1
63. Auto Industry Struggles Against Foreign Imports: all tariffs have been abolished. 3
62. Quickie Marriages Under Scrutiny: the breathalyser pledge is a traditional part of marriages in Biblical Importance. 1
61. Oh, The Angst!: citizens are encouraged to report friends, family members or co-workers who seem depressed to the government for "counselling". 1
60. Biblical Importance To Hold The Olympic Torch?: organised sports are frowned upon as frivolous. 2
59. "Give Us Money!" Quoth the Poet: people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight. 1
58. Minority Group Demands Language Recognition: a National Academy regulates grammar and usage. 1
57. Biblical Importance - Without Cars, Going Nowhere Fast: the ban on cars has been repealed. 1
56. Buy A Better Baby?: wealthy parents-to-be can select their perfect baby. 1
55. Minorities Demand Representation In TV Soaps: TV shows must meet strict ethnicity quotas. 1
54. Cancer Sufferer Demands Euthanasia Bill: euthanasia is illegal. 2
53. To Paint Or Not To Paint? the studies of art and philosophy are banned. 1
52. Going Postal: urban high-volume mailers now receive their mail via chauffer-driven limousines. 1
51. Landfills Filling Up: space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space. 1
50. Prayer In Public Schools? students who refuse to pray are expelled from school. 1
49. Lady Bugs On The Dinner Table? a nation-wide cull of Lady Bugs is in effect. 2
48. When Lady Bugs Attack! Lady Bugs are frequently shot for looking at people 'in a funny way'. 4
47. Evolution: Truth Or Witchcraft?: it is mandatory to learn evolution in schools. 1
46. Where's The Love Gone?: same-sex marriages are increasingly common. 3
45. Raise Duel Standards, Say Fencers: murderers frequently escape punishment by claiming they were protecting their honour. 1
44. Reclaim The Streets!: cars are banned. 1
43. Computer Users Fed Up With Heaps of Spam! the government spends millions of Half-Measures every year prosecuting spammers. 1
42. Bring Back The Ballot? Biblical Importance's first free elections in recent memory have been successfully concluded. 1
41. Plague Of The Hybrids!: wildlife near farms is slowly becoming extinct. 1
40. Police Consider "Big Brother" Anti-Crime System: all major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras. 2
39. Power Problems Need Bright Solution: vile black smog from coal power plants has enveloped several major urban centres. 2
38. Diving For Half-Measures: the mining industry has taken a hit from tighter environmental regulations. 3
37. Public Loudspeakers Shrill With Controversy: public loudspeakers constantly tell citizens they are "happy people". 1
36. Biblical Importance's Schoolchildren Not Learning The Lingua Franca: citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages. 1
35. Welfare Programs Not Faring Well the government enforces a policy of 'from each according to their ability, to each according to the available budget'. 5
34. Purge The Infidels! citizens who fail to follow the official national religion are executed. 1
33. Corporations Demand Political Say: a dictator has seized power and outlawed elections. 3
32. Sticks And Stones: a fashion designer has been arrested for inciting hatred after claiming redheads couldn't pull off vermillion. 1
31. Expats Plea For Help In War-Torn Country: the world outside is only known of in folklore. 3
30. Should The Government Grant Estates And Titles Of Nobility? society and government have been organized according to a feudal hierarchy. 1
29. Uranium Deposit Promises To Enrich Biblical Importance: the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas. 3
28. Right Of Way Or Wrong Of Way? all footpaths have tollbooths. 3
27. Younger Voters a Cure for Apathy? Coco the Clown has been elected to the nation's parliament. 1
26. Voter Apathy Rising But No One Cares: insomnia is slowly turning everyone insane. 4
25. Cash for Colons? college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys. 1
24. Spare The Rod, Demand Welfare Activists: parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads. 1
23. Bug 'em All, Say Police: phone taps are frequently carried out by the police. 1
50. Whips, Chains, And Leather, Oh My!: leather-clad individuals can be seen walking their slaves in public parks. 2
21. Two Mommies One Too Many? homosexuality is a crime punishable by death. 3
20. Should Democracy Be Compulsory?: voting is compulsory. 2
19. International Community Comes Doorknocking: the nation has an international reputation for compassion. 1
18. Pensioners In Protest: retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites. 1
17. Organic Outburst: people are moving into treehouses in record numbers. 3
16. Think Tank Proposes Privatised Prisons: criminals are executed and their property seized. 3
15. Tourism Workers Strike!: employers may fire workers without giving any reason. 2
3. Too Much Yakking, Already, Say Delegation: the right to free speech is being drastically curtailed. 1
14. Vote For 'None of the Above'?: voters must frequently select what they view as the lesser of two evils on the ballot. 2
13. Tiara Sign Of Oppression, Declare Feminists: vanity is considered the eigth cardinal virtue. 4
12. Compulsory Gun Ownership?: citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns. 2
11. Where There's A Will There's A Tax: inheritance tax has recently been abolished. 2
10. History A Mystery To Most Of Biblical Importance: history classes are mandatory for students. 3
9. Cannibals Demand To Taste What Biblical Importance Has To Offer: there has been a series of riots between local cannibals and health food advocates. 3
8. Refugees Want To Call Biblical Importance Home: shanty towns are forming in the suburbs of major cities. 3
7. Lady Bug Hunting Laws Under Dispute: the nation is famous for having one of the world's largest Lady Bug hunting institutions. 2
6. Violent Violetists Demand Blood!: a crusade against barbaric religious practices has begun. 3
5. Corporations Demand Political Say: political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations. 2
4. Orbital Armageddon?: the space program has been scrapped in order to focus on more terrestrial pursuits. 3
3. Too Much Yakking, Already, Say Delegation: Biblical Importance's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region. 2
2. For Whom The Road Tolls: motorists must pay to enter inner-cities during peak hours. 1
1. Painful Prices Paid At The Pump: the government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system.

[Biblical Importance]

News

Biblical Importance Named Minister of Labor

To Biblical Importance

Biblical Importance Decorated

Biblical Importance Knighted

Eyes on the Islands - Biblical Importance

Biblical Importance Decorated!

Biblical Importance Reaches 100th TITO Battle Star

Biblical Importance Reaches 20th CWE!

[Biblical Importance]

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, safe nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with a fair hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 1.684 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Healthcare, and Public Transport. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. The average income tax rate is 3%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism industry, followed by Book Publishing and Basket Weaving.

CEOs and corporate executives are frequently found striking for better stock options, refugees from other nations are flocking to Biblical Importance's border, Members of Parliament operate under a PAYE scheme, and the public health bureaucracy is wrapped in miles of red tape. Crime is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Biblical Importance]

Category: Father Knows Best State

• Civil Rights: Average
  
• Economy: Good
  
• Political Freedoms: Few
  

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, devout nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with an iron fist, and renowned for its parental licensing program. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.852 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Public Transport, Religion & Spirituality, and Law & Order. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. The average income tax rate is 18%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Beef-Based Agriculture.

Students who refuse to pray are expelled from school, it is mandatory to learn evolution in schools, a nation-wide cull of Lady Bugs is in effect, and Lady Bugs are frequently shot for looking at people 'in a funny way'. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Biblical Importance]

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance reached a population of 2.006 Billion on March 26, 2010.

[Biblical Importance]

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, devout nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with a fair hand, and notable for its complete lack of prisons. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 2.208 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Religion & Spirituality, although Healthcare and Law & Order are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. The average income tax rate is 5%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Information Technology and Beef-Based Agriculture.

Anti-government political posters adorn every building like wallpaper, politicians accepting drinks in bars are executed for taking bribes, elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates, and there's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Biblical Importance]

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, devout nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with a fair hand, and remarkable for its hatred of cheese. Its hard-nosed population of 2.389 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and Public Transport. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Information Technology and Beef-Based Agriculture.

Voters must frequently select what they view as the lesser of two evils on the ballot, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, motorists must pay to enter inner-cities during peak hours, and the government has cut taxes in the face of widespread tax evasion. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Biblical Importance]

Category: Democratic Socialists

• Civil Rights: Good
  
• Economy: Strong
  
• Political Freedoms: Very Good
  

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, devout nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with a fair hand, and notable for its complete lack of prisons. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 2.646 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Public Transport. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. The average income tax rate is 10%, but much higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The government is reining in public spending, cities are engulfed by smog, citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns, and penurious citizens die from easily remedied ailments because they aren't 'taking enough initiative'. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

Endorsements Received: 237

[Biblical Importance]

Category: Democratic Socialists

• Civil Rights: Good
  
• Economy: Good
  
• Political Freedoms: Very Good
  

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with a fair hand, and remarkable for its parental licensing program. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 2.749 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Public Transport. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. The average income tax rate is 17%, but much higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The nation's massive battleships are often mistaken for islands, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, the government has been kicking out foreign corporations in a bid to grow enough food for the populace, and teachers regularly paddle unruly students. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

Endorsements Received: 237

[Biblical Importance]

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

• Civil Rights: Average
  
• Economy: Very Strong
  
• Political Freedoms: Excellent
  

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, safe nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with a fair hand, and renowned for its parental licensing program. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 2.933 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and the Environment. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 13%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The government seizes all major gold finds, libraries are bulldozed to make way for internet cafés, cremation is compulsory for the deceased, and Members of Parliament operate under a PAYE scheme. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Biblical Importance]

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance reached a population of 3 Billion on September 14, 2010.

[Biblical Importance]

Category: Capitalist Paradise

• Civil Rights: Good
  
• Economy: Thriving
  
• Political Freedoms: Excellent
  

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, safe nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with a fair hand, and renowned for its complete lack of prisons. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 3.11 billion are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and the Environment. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 15%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Information Technology.

Artists are pillars of society, all writing must pass a censorship board before being allowed on the shelves, the government has started a campaign to crack down on road rage and encourage alternate means of commuting, and all tariffs have been abolished. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Biblical Importance]

Category: Democratic Socialists

• Civil Rights: Some
  
• Economy: Good
  
• Political Freedoms: Good
  

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with an even hand, and renowned for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed population of 3.276 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and the Environment. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. The average income tax rate is 2%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Information Technology.

Popular political cartoonists are thrown in jail for inciting dissent, people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight, a weakened police force struggles to maintain law and order, and citizens are enjoying a recent large cut in taxes. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Biblical Importance]

Category: Democratic Socialists

• Civil Rights: Some
  
• Economy: Good
  
• Political Freedoms: Very Good
  

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, devout nation, safe nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with an even hand, and remarkable for its complete lack of prisons, museums and concert halls, complete absence of social welfare, hatred of cheese, parental licensing program, anti-smoking policies. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 3.459 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and the Environment. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Information Technology.

Piracy is the nation's most popular pastime, waste is frequently shipped to other countries, record sales of 'child-whacking sticks' have been recorded, and the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Mutanatia]

How many troops do you have?

[Biblical Importance]

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

• Civil Rights: Below Average
  
• Economy: Good
  
• Political Freedoms: Very Good
  

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, environmentally stunning, safe, devout nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with a fair hand, and notable for its anti-smoking policies, complete lack of prisons, complete absence of social welfare, parental licensing program, keen interest in outer space, and hatred of cheese. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 4.002 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and the Environment. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. The average income tax rate is 12%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

Roads are often attended by round-the-clock construction crews, school uniforms are compulsory, the government is avowedly secular, and eminent domain has been abolished. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Biblical Importance]

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance reached a population of 4 Billion on March 1, 2011.

[Biblical Importance]

Historical Entry:

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance ran as a candidate in the March 2010 10000 Island WA Delegate election.

Here is a link to the campaign thread.

And the results:

Mar 16, 2010 3:05:15 GMT -5 Grub (Lenlyvit) said:

Final:

Ananke [********************] (39 votes, 50.6%)
Biblical Importance [**] (5 votes + 1 absentee = 6 votes, 6.5%)
Improving Wordiness [****] (8 votes, 10.5%)
New Dracora [ ] (1 vote, 1.3%)
Greek People Nation (GPN) [**] (5 votes, 6.5%)
MinnaCaroline [********] (17 votes, 22.3%)
The Enigmatic Nation [ ] (1 vote, 1.3%)

Total : 76 votes+ 1 absentee = 77 votes.

[Biblical Importance]

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

• Civil Rights: Below Average
  
• Economy: Good
  
• Political Freedoms: Excellent
  

The Overly Humble Outcropping of Biblical Importance is a massive, safe, devout, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by The Outlaw Josey Wales with a fair hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, its complete lack of prisons, its anti-smoking policies, its keen interest in outer space, its unlimited-speed roads, its complete absence of social welfare, its hatred of cheese, and its parental licensing program. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 4.162 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and the Environment. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 4th Floor South. The average income tax rate is 7%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The roads are notorious throughout the region for their peril, Biblical Importance's famous countrysides are shrouded by wind farms, organ donation is compulsory, and the government is reining in public spending. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Biblical Importance's national animal is the Lady Bug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Fortunecookieism, and its currency is the Half-Measure.

[Biblical Importance]

Today is the 2 year anniversary of when I started playing NationStates. Biblical Importance was my first nation and is still my main nation.

[Biblical Importance]

Monday, February 3, 2014: I was ranked in the Top 100 in "Today's World Census Report" for the first time.

Biblical Importance is ranked 4th in 10000 Islands and 33rd in the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements, with 192 Valid Endorsements.

[Biblical Importance]

On Wednesday, April 30, 2014, Biblical Importance Ceased To Exist (CTE). This was the first time that that happened to my main nation.

3 Days later, on Saturday, May 3, 2014, I refounded in Lazarus.