[Ansteorra] Group Status Changes

[Hugh & Belinda Niewoehner]

Thank you for pointing that out.  I often feel there is a prejudice in 
the SCA toward Christianity in any form.  I have been lectured because 
someone overheard a *private* conversation in which Biblical scripture 
was quoted, yet it is perfectly acceptable for a group to hold a pagan 
ceremony in the clearing down the road.  I'm all for their right to do 
so, please don't misunderstand, but I also know that an offer of a group 
Bible study at say, my campsite, would bring down the roof (separation 
of  Church and  SCA). 

I have no idea what the teachings of the Universities in Abilene are, 
but to assume all people who attend a 'Christian' university are 
repressed and intolerant is as prejudiced as what they have been 
accused.  Other than that statement, I appreciated Alden's explanation 
of the difficulties in the Western Region. 

Ismet

Rudibega at aol.com wrote:
> In Alden Pharamond's response....
>  
> "In addition, the SCA is regarded as far more of a "fringe" group in  these
> areas than in, say, HOUSTON. (I actually had one Lady ask me (in  a
> frightened voice) at a Demo if this was some sort of religion...) That  makes
> it difficult to recruit. The attitude is pervasive...even in a city  that has
> 3 Universities (Abilene... but they are all *Christian*  universities; with
> all of the built-in repression and intolerance that image  invokes.)"
>  
>
> Gee, I couldn't guess why someone from the one of those  universities might 
> be hesitant to get involved.
>  
> I don't know what I dread more, the firestorm this highly offense post  could 
> cause or if it doesn't cause one at all.
>  
> Genefe Kruse
> just a plain old dues paying member of the  populace
>
>   


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