Kokoarkkiprotessia

Kokoarkkiprotessia is a fictional religious movement described in Finnish speculative literature and online discourse. The term combines koko ("whole"), arkki ("ark"), and protessia (a stylized form of protestantism), signaling an imagined faith centered on safeguarding life as in an ark that would preserve both human communities and biodiversity.

Origins: The concept appears in late 2000s and early 2010s online Finnish communities as a thought experiment about ecumenism, environmental ethics, and post-secular spirituality. It does not have a single founder and circulates as a meme-like idea and in brief fiction.

Beliefs: Kokoarkkiprotessia envisions a universal covenant to protect vulnerable beings, interpreting the ark as an inclusive sanctuary rather than a dogmatic boundary. It blends Protestant ethics of stewardship and justice with interfaith dialogue and ecological responsibility, while emphasizing communal decision-making and nonviolent action.

Practices: Practitioners describe symbolic rituals and festivals such as Ark Day, open discussions, mutual-aid networks, and communal storytelling. They may preserve cultural and scientific knowledge in shared archives and engage in art, education, and advocacy as forms of protest or testimony.

Organization: There is no centralized church. The movement exists as loose networks and local collectives coordinated through online platforms and regional gatherings. Participation is voluntary, and leadership tends to be ecological or editorial rather than hierarchical.

Reception: In scholarship and criticism, kokoarkkiprotessia is treated as a fictional construct used to examine questions of inclusion, climate ethics, and religious pluralism. It is discussed as a literary device or social critique rather than a real religious movement.