Church of the Children of Atom

The Church of the Children of Atom  is a faction in Fallout 3 and Fallout 4.

Background
The Church of the Children of the Atom seems to have existed as far back as Megaton's construction, as Manya mentions that they were instrumental in getting the town built. The citizens of Megaton do not mind them residing there as their technologies and workforce were needed to build the city, in exchange for it being "built around the bomb."

By 2287, the church's influence has grown over into the Commonwealth. The Children of Atom residing in the Commonwealth are also far more fanatical, with most members opting to attack the Sole Survivor on sight. However, those found in the Crater of Atom remain passive.

Beliefs
The Children of Atom believe that each atomic mass contains within it an entire universe, and when an atomic mass is split many universes are created. Therefore, instead of seeing the Great War as destructive, the Church believes it was a creative and unifying holy event. The Children of Atom also see death more as a celebration of life and unification to Atom through "the Glow." "The Glow" is the earthly embodiment of Atom and the Children of Atom's direct connection to Atom. The Children of Atom view the ghouls as "Atom's forsaken" or those who have unfinished business and, for denying the ghouls their unification with Atom himself, Atom touches them with "the Glow" and asks that they spread the word of Atom to those around the world. Those ghouls that refuse to accept the "gift of the Glow" and refuse to spread the word of Atom are doomed to becoming feral ghouls.

Fallout 3

 * Confessor Cromwell leads the Church and can usually be found preaching outside in front of the bomb. Cromwell will accept donations on behalf of the Church.
 * Mother Maya is a Child of Atom and wife to Confessor Cromwell.
 * Mother Curie III, leader of the Holy Light Monastery is a former Child of Atom.
 * Some unnamed Children of Atom.

Fallout 4

 * Mother Isolde is the leader of the Crater of Atom group, and is interacted with during the quest The Glowing Sea.
 * Members of the Church, members which are hostile to the Sole Survivor on sight.

Appearances
The Church of the Children of Atom appears in Fallout 3 and Fallout 4.

Behind the scenes
The Children of the Atom may be a reference to the film Beneath The Planet Of The Apes which included a cult that revolved around the worship of an atomic bomb. Within the Fallout series, said cult previously served as inspiration for the town of Gravestone in Fallout Tactics.

Kościół Dzieci Atomu Церковь Детей Атома Chiesa dei Bambini dell'Atomo Église des Enfants de l'Atome