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Site Status

Societas Christiana is not a finished product. It is a living document, evolving openly and transparently. This page records every revision, every known limitation, and the path ahead.

Current Version

0.4.0

Released 2026-05-26

Total Revisions

6

Since May 2026

Open Issues

5

1 resolved

Roadmap

1 / 5

Phases complete

Revision History

Every change documented. Nothing hidden. This is how trust is built over time.

v0.4.02026-05-26Latest

Fractures Timeline Overhaul

Comprehensive expansion of the historical fractures timeline.

  • Expanded fractures database from 12 to 24 documented entries
  • Added interactive visual timeline map with era markers
  • Implemented smart filtering by category, severity, and era
  • Added stats overview with severity breakdowns
  • Built expandable detail cards with consequences and reconciliation efforts
  • Added active state tracking between timeline and cards
v0.3.22026-05-26

Banner & Transparency

Added site-wide disclaimer banner with last-updated badge.

  • Added dismissible banner to all pages
  • Banner includes last updated date stamp
  • Banner state persists across sessions via localStorage
v0.3.12026-05-25

Reconciliation Page

Built the reconciliation commitment and steps page.

  • Added six core commitments with icon cards
  • Built interactive five-step reconciliation journey
  • Added closing manifesto quote block
v0.3.02026-05-24

Fractures Timeline

Initial release of the historical fractures explorer.

  • Created timeline with 12 initial fracture entries
  • Added severity indicators and category tags
  • Built location and key figure metadata display
v0.2.02026-05-23

About & Mission

Published the manifesto and mission statement pages.

  • Wrote full manifesto text with section dividers
  • Added founder commitment quote block
  • Styled with theological dignity and restraint
v0.1.02026-05-22

Initial Launch

First public release of Societas Christiana.

  • Homepage with hero, vision, mission preview, and fractures teaser
  • Navigation with responsive mobile menu
  • Footer with links and social placeholders
  • Established color palette and typography system

Known Issues

We document our limitations openly. Hiding flaws does not serve the cause of truth.

ISS-001in progressmajor

Limited Fracture Coverage

The fractures timeline currently documents 24 major divisions. Hundreds of smaller schisms, autocephalous declarations, and regional splits remain undocumented. Coverage of Eastern Orthodox internal divisions, African-initiated churches, and post-colonial Christian movements is especially thin.

Reported 2026-05-26

ISS-002openmajor

No Search Index

Visitors cannot search the full text of fracture descriptions, consequences, or reconciliation efforts. The current filter only supports category and severity, not free-text search across all content fields.

Reported 2026-05-26

ISS-003openminor

No Interactive Discussion

There is no comment system, forum, or structured way for visitors to contribute corrections, additional context, or personal testimonies related to documented fractures.

Reported 2026-05-26

ISS-004openminor

Missing Reconciliation Page Details

The Reconciliation page currently presents commitments and steps conceptually. It lacks concrete examples of ongoing reconciliation efforts, partner organizations, or a way for visitors to pledge their own commitment.

Reported 2026-05-26

ISS-005openminor

No Print-Friendly Layout

The fractures timeline and manifesto pages are not optimized for printing or PDF export. Academic researchers and clergy may need offline reference copies.

Reported 2026-05-26

ISS-006resolvedplanned

Banner Dismissal Not Synced

Banner dismissal is stored per-browser. There is no account system to sync preferences across devices. If a visitor clears cookies or switches devices, the banner reappears.

Reported 2026-05-26

Roadmap

Where we are headed. No promises, only intentions — pursued with humility and honesty.

Phase 1Completed

Foundation

Complete core pages: Home, Mission, Fractures, Reconciliation, and Site Status. Establish visual identity and editorial voice.

Phase 2In Progress

Deepen the Archive

Expand fractures to 100+ entries. Add free-text search, cross-references between related fractures, and a glossary of theological terms.

Phase 3Upcoming

Community Layer

Enable structured contributions: visitor-submitted corrections, moderated discussion on each fracture, and a pledge wall for reconciliation commitments.

Phase 4Upcoming

Living Document

Add email newsletter for revision updates, downloadable research packs, and API access for theological researchers and seminaries.

Phase 5Upcoming

Global Translation

Translate core content into Spanish, French, German, Russian, Arabic, and Mandarin to serve the worldwide Christian community.

Found Something Missing?

If you notice a fracture we have not documented, a correction to our history, or a feature you believe would serve the mission of reconciliation, we want to hear from you.

Contact will be enabled in a future phase. For now, this page stands as our commitment to transparency.