ADMIN: Tolerance--Prayer--Attacks on Prayer

[Haggridd]

No: HPFGUIDX 26084

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Penny & Bryce <pennylin at s...> wrote:
> Hi everyone --
>
> We Moderators have agreed to not strictly adhere to our everyday group
> rules for the time being.  This is a time when many of us, although
> perhaps the Americans in particular, are coping with shock and deep
> tragedy.  It would be good if all members would remember that some
of us
> are expressing very raw emotions -- some posters may be just venting or
> expressing emotion more than attempting to establish any real dialogue
> with others.
>
> We *are* a diverse group. While we should all be mindful of the
> diversity, I don't believe it is necessary to completely stifle
> expression at a time like this.  Please just continue to use common
> sense in creating your messages.
>
> I've been quiet, as have many of our regular posters.  I expect we'll
> get back to HP in full force when it seems appropriate.  In the
> meantime, my thoughts and prayers remain with those who have suffered
> losses and with those in the worldwide community, which is forever
> changed by these events IMO.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Penny
> Magical Mod Squad

While I do appreciate the restraint shown by the moderaters, the care
that has been take so as not to offend any party has given rise to my
impression that, in the minds of the moderators, the two actions are
morally or ethically equal.  I hope that this was not the intent.

A spontaneous cry for succor is not ethically or morally equivalent to
a considered attack upon the belief system which engendered that cry.
That was a considered act and should be called what it is, not tacitly
approved under a blanket call for restraint.

Haggridd