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I was just reading through the Forum Rules, and unfortunately that thread is closed for further comment. So I'll post here is that is OK.
OK, first up. I think the rules are a great idea and very necessary and I should add that I think Ivar and the Moderators do a great job of managing the Forum and applying the rules fairly when required.
But...
Rule #2 was politely questioned at the time the rules were applied. And specifically the topic of Religion. Politics should definitely be out! But religion? I'm not so sure.
Many Pilgrims talk about religion with others as they walk the Camino. Many of us attend Mass during the walk or at the end. Many of us walk due to religious reasons. Many of us have 'faith' of varying types. Mine is not Catholic as such. And the Camino is actually a religious pilgrimage route.
Religion, like Politics is certainly one of those topics best not brought up at a Dinner party. But here? It seems to me that maybe there is a sub forum missing? I would certainly be interested to hear how other Pilgrims renewed their Faith on the Camino, found Faith on the Camino, how their specific Faith 'fitted' with the Camino etc etc.
And I acknowledge that there is a lot of leeway given by the Mods on the topic. But it is still kind of 'banned'.
Sure there is some potential for disagreement, but heck, we get heated debates about poles and packs!
And it just strikes me that we have, as far as most forums go, a very mature and sensible membership who 'play fair' 99% of the time. If it's a topic of no interest to many members, fine, they can ignore it. Like I ignore threads about cycling
Just asking
If I have stepped over the line, or opened old wounds, feel free to delete this tread immediately.
I appreciate your question, but these rules, this one in particular, has been learned through experience and many hard lessons. Faith is such a deeply personal thing and we have religious and spiritual members who come from a very broad range of churches, denominations, or none at all. It has proven that too often individuals will go too far and hurt feelings are the result.
We can mention the religious and the spiritual, but it is best to address the topics obliquely or to soft-peddle the comment. Use care when to avoid any statment that appears or can be read as judgmental of another's faith or religious affiliation. Does that make sense?
Lastly, what can be said face to face is much easier than saying in writing over the internet to the public. There is just too many social cues we miss by not communicating in person.
Peace and with abiding respect,
Political content @Kanga , that will cost you several glasses of Jameson if we ever meet in SantiagoYes. Now that will cost you a glass of red at the next Pilgrims meeting. Corrupt me! (Whoops, one of our local politicians has been found guilty of that today and is facing a gaol term).
So you are saying no Jameson then.Ah, @wayfarer the person in question is no longer a politician, he's a criminal. By definition. Our constitution prohibits anyone under sentence or subject to sentence from holding office.
Might be a Good Thing if he served time walking the camino.
There is such a place but it still requires moderation.whispering....I like @Robo 's idea of a separate subforum for interested parties.
And I'd love to listen to @martyseville
Yes. Now that will cost you a glass of red at the next Pilgrims meeting. Corrupt me! (Whoops, one of our local politicians has been found guilty of that today and is facing a gaol term).
as would I......whispering....I like @Robo 's idea of a separate subforum for interested parties.
And I'd love to listen to @martyseville
See my last two posts. #18 and #23as would I......
Political content @Kanga , that will cost you several glasses of Jameson if we ever meet in Santiago.
There is such a place but it still requires moderation.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/social-categories/special-camino-topics.147/
OK, I found this, but could not find how to 'join this group'. Help???
OK - you're on - luckily it will be after midday so April Fool Rules will not apply!!Yes. Now that will cost you a glass of red at the next Pilgrims meeting. Corrupt me! (Whoops, one of our local politicians has been found guilty of that today and is facing a gaol term).
G'Day - Robo - be at the Sydney City RSL ( in George St - just down from Liverpool St), at 12.00 (midday) this Saturday and you can collect the fine!!. CheersMust get along to another Pilgrims meeting sometime! I'll bring the Rioja
On the selected Social Forum page, at the lower right of the introductory statement you should see a drop-down button called 'social forum tools' if you click on it you should be able to 'join the forum'. That said I have a 'moderator' view and no way of knowing if thats what members see. I hope it works for you.
This feature of the forum has not been much used, as has been said above. Discussions in the open forum have met most members needs and the PM feature provides for small group discussions. I believe up to 30, and possibly more, members can have a 'Private Conversation' - if that isn't a little oxymoronic in conception.
Hi @notion900 Is it this? https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/as-a-protestant.42703/#post-438112There was a really cool thread a while back about what to do in church in Spain. The definitive rules on punctuality (or not) gave me great joy. Can anyone post the link?
G'Day - Robo - be at the Sydney City RSL ( in George St - just down from Liverpool St), at 12.00 (midday) this Saturday and you can collect the fine!!. Cheers
I think that religion is a very personal and intimate category.
Bless you all - believers, non-believers and other-believers!
Stephen.
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