oak Posted yesterday at 01:19 PM I would like to propose a new sub-forum/discussion dedicated to native African religions or indigenous religions/belief systems in general. I'm sure that unlike me there are people who have immense knowledge on the subject and the desire to share that knowledge. What do you think? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oak Posted 8 hours ago 9 hours ago, Nungali said: Tell me about the flag, I don't have a clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted 3 hours ago I'm not against the idea although I'm not sure it would get much traffic. Also what counts as 'indigenous' given I am indigenous to England ... would that count? Maybe it would be better to have threads in Western Esoteric on Native American, African, Aboriginal beliefs? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oak Posted 2 hours ago 19 minutes ago, Apech said: I'm not against the idea although I'm not sure it would get much traffic. Also what counts as 'indigenous' given I am indigenous to England ... would that count? Maybe it would be better to have threads in Western Esoteric on Native American, African, Aboriginal beliefs? Indigenous was the word that came to my mind not to use others that might be offensive. Not the perfect adjective, indeed. Makes sense what you propose Apech. If the threads have any meaningful traffic then, we could consider a discussion sub-forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted 2 hours ago 4 minutes ago, oak said: Indigenous was the word that came to my mind not to use others that might be offensive. Not the perfect adjective, indeed. Makes sense what you propose Apech. If the threads have any meaningful traffic then, we could consider a discussion sub-forum. Yeah its a funny word which seems to have changed meaning. Maybe we could use it if we do decide to set up a sub. Look forward to see what others think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve Posted 2 hours ago 50 minutes ago, Apech said: I'm not against the idea although I'm not sure it would get much traffic. I would bet there would be more traffic, and less contention, than the new Neidan forum. About the only discussion there has been debate over Winn and Chia and an attempt to list legitimate schools. 50 minutes ago, Apech said: Also what counts as 'indigenous' given I am indigenous to England ... would that count? I think we could come up with a workable definition. You are indigenous to England but would not count because you are not a religion or belief system. Although some of us believe you are divine... 50 minutes ago, Apech said: Maybe it would be better to have threads in Western Esoteric on Native American, African, Aboriginal beliefs? Western? When the Western world encounters indigenous belief systems it tends to denigrate or eradicate them, then a century or so later name their sports clubs, autos, and restaurants after them... They are certainly not geographically limited to the West. The are esoteric and occult, but not really what was intended to be the subject of the Esoteric and Occult sub-forum here, I don't think. I would like to suggest they be honored and respected by having their own sub-forum or left in General Discussion. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted 55 minutes ago 1 hour ago, steve said: I would bet there would be more traffic, and less contention, than the new Neidan forum. About the only discussion there has been debate over Winn and Chia and an attempt to list legitimate schools. I think we could come up with a workable definition. You are indigenous to England but would not count because you are not a religion or belief system. Although some of us believe you are divine... Western? When the Western world encounters indigenous belief systems it tends to denigrate or eradicate them, then a century or so later name their sports clubs, autos, and restaurants after them... They are certainly not geographically limited to the West. The are esoteric and occult, but not really what was intended to be the subject of the Esoteric and Occult sub-forum here, I don't think. I would like to suggest they be honored and respected by having their own sub-forum or left in General Discussion. Can I have suggestions for the best title? Indigenous belief systems? Native religions? ???? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oak Posted 15 minutes ago 36 minutes ago, Apech said: Can I have suggestions for the best title? Indigenous belief systems? Native religions? ???? I like the world PRIMAL Primal Wisdom, Primal knowledge, religion, beliefs... There you go 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
