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The revival of Kemetism
This is when the concept and core beliefs of this group were first revealed and introduced/publicized which was during the 1970s. -
Kemetic Orthodoxy founded
This is when kineticism was reconstructed into Kemetic Orthodoxy and was founded by Tamara Siuda. -
Federally recognized as a religious entity
Now Kemetic orthodoxy has been federally recognized as a religious entity and changed its name from the House of Bast to the House of Netjer. -
Information on the founder
The Nisut was believed by her followers to have become the 196th Pharaoh of the religion of Ancient Egypt. -
Temple gains benefits as a religious organization/entity
At this point, Kemetic Orthodoxy has been recognized as a religious entity. Therefore, as a religious organization, the temple was granted tax-exempt status. -
Permanent home of the temple
The House of Netjer purchased a building to be the permanent home of the Temple in Joliet, Illinois. This structure houses the principal state shrine for Kemetic Orthodox believers, as well as the offices of several priests and the permanent living quarters and office of Siuda. -
Claiming Members
Kemetic Orthodoxy claimed some 450 members at that time in 2007. -
Kemetic Orthodoxy in today's world/society
As of today Kemetic orthodoxy is a current-day practice of the traditional spirituality of Kemet (known today as Egypt). The religion is accepting new members/believers under one condition. All members must believe in the Five basic tenets. The five basic tenets are Belief in upholding ma'at, belief in Netjer (the supreme being), akhu (ancestor) veneration, participation in and respect for the community, and acknowledgment of Siuda as the Nisut. Members of the faith are known as "Shemsu".