Intergalactic Summit

Halete, well said, and yes, you would certainly be permitted. Please, join us.

Minmatar who follow the Amarrian faith are quite welcome to join, unless, of course, they are involved in slavery.

Thank you all.

While a bit draconian, I can sympathize. From a purely biological standpoint, there are many who can be called Civire, Sebiestor, Achur or whatever. In all those cases, this isn't enough to earn those badges though. I could so easily cease to be Caldari. I could join the enemy and become something else entirely. A Guri, a Feddie, or whatever else that'd throw aside the cultural aspects of my identity.

For better or for worse, it seems that the Empire has had a significant impact on the Minmatar cultural aspects, one of which seems (understandably) to focus on that silly faith and more importantly on the slavery aspects of their enemy.

Would someone devoted to the Amarrian faith be counted as a Minmatar identity? Not everyone seem to think so, and as a Caldari who's been teetering on the edge of our own identity I can certainly understand that. Many things are quite simply not acceptable from someone if they're to call themselves Caldari. The same seems to hold true to any other badge you'd try and wear.

And if part of the channel's purpose is to enable ALL Minmatar an avenue to reconnect to their lost heritage?

I do not wish to shun any Matari based on their current belief.

I would hope they would gain some insight and a deeper understanding through conversing with myself and others, and decide to return home.

A Minmatar slave who was raised to follow the Amarrian religion can be expected to know nothing else. I will NOT turn my back on such individuals, because some extremist points of view might say I should. Do those of you crying for "freedom" intend to free these individuals, and then shun them?

If so, please seek a shaman at your earliest convenience. Your spirit is in need of guidance.

So you would be willing to condemn the murders of Abel Jarek and the other religious Minmatar who have been martyred for their faith?

I have visited before and hopefully I will be able to visit again. Thanks for the posting, Shaman Surionen.

I am indeed interested in this channel, having only within days realized my own true freedom. It is a slow and arduous process of learning and, in all truthfulness, reprogramming oneself to deal with how to proceed in this new role. Perhaps I can learn more about my freedom and abilities as I step into this new reality.

I have made a start by separating myself from those that I've been close to in the past through my slavery and it is a very difficult process, and I fear perhaps hurtful to those with whom I separate myself, but one that I must take to ensure my continued progress.

It is important for me to say, however, that I have known Mr. Caine for a period of time and I've never seen him torture, kidnap nor kill anyone. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't speak my mind to that end. It is not that I am defending him, but rather sharing what I've witnessed with my own eyes.

Of course I condemn them, Admiral. Religious persecution has no place within our society. While I vehemently disagree with your religion I would be a hypocrite if I didn't recognize the rights of others to practice it.

Do I like the fact that some Matari have converted to the religion of their oppressors? No.
Does that justify violence being perpetrated against those practicing said religion? Again, no.

With respect, sir, it was answered in a previous post.

Thank you for this. It would be good to find others who also seek to better understand the Scriptures and who embrace the faith and strive daily to embrace them in our lives. While I have not a full understanding, I can only hope in time, and perhaps by speaking with others with similar beliefs, my true purpose.

For as it is quoted:

"In the beginning all things were as one.
God parted them and breathed life into his creation
Divided the parts and gave each its place
And unto each, bestowed purpose"
- The Scriptures, Book I 1:4

My brothers and I are glad to have found this, We shall join this comm channel when the time permits.