We almost got banned in Greece!?

[Arthes]

I've just typed a damn long post and was cut off in my prime as I tried to copy it..and of course I was not logged into RAT..when I was... :x
oh well.....
Basically, in answer to Geala's statement...

In modern western countries every religion (which is not against the normal laws and human rights) should have the same rights.

I agree....

If it is a rule not to allow religious ceremonies at special public places then that rule is correct if every religion is forbidden to do it in the same way.

This is difficult when practising an ancient religion, as many of the old sites have been taken over by the later religions and those that are left are now classed as 'ancient monuments' or archaeological sites and sometimes under threat of development or disturbance in the immediate vicinity, ie White Horse Stone :x x
In theory, if a Christian or Islamic, etc structure has been erected on a site previously consecrated as a temple or enclosure to Gods and Goddesses of an earlier religious belief; the followers of that belief can rightfully hold a ceremonial ritual in the same precincts. However, in many cases this would not be tolerated and could even lead to bloodshed.
If the 'Nativity' or 'Passion' are allowed to be performed in a public place...why not performances associated with older Gods and Goddesses...?
I'm just looking for an article seen on a Greek Orthodox Christian website regarding their admiration for the son of Ammon-Zeus....aka Alexander of course..its interesting what they say given the context of this thread.... :wink: