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Ancient Religion and the GSL

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#1
inkpenavenger
Jan 04, 2009 9:47:02 I know that the GSL places a ban on using real-world religions in GSL products, but does that include dead religions like those of ancient Egypt and Greece?
#2
SerenaDawn
Jan 04, 2009 12:37:43 Actually, that's not true...You can deal with modern religion. You can't just present them in a disrespectful manner.
#3
inkpenavenger
Jan 04, 2009 16:43:32 Check out section 7. Would not, say, publishing a sourcebook that depicts the heroes as Christian crusaders fighting the forces of Satan, violate section 7 by endorsing Christianity and depicting Satanism as inferior?

My question was, do the religions of ancient Greece and Egypt qualify as "real world" religion since nobody actaully practices them anymore?
#4
brownie
Jan 04, 2009 16:55:28 There are still some people around that practice the Hellenistic religion, I have a friend that does, a church for it and everything. But I really wouldn't think there would be a problem with Greek and Egyptian religions, because I don't really recall any counter beliefs like the example you have given.
#5
SerenaDawn
Jan 04, 2009 16:59:07 If you really think WOTC is going to go after you for portraying Satanism as inferior, then go about being cautious. If you had noble Christian knights going against corrupt Muslim cavaliers, I would take two steps away from you. Remember, this same wording was in the D20 STL and real world religions were represented in games then as well. So in conclusion, let me say you should be fine with Ancient Egypt.
#6
tildesee
Jan 04, 2009 20:10:01 doublepost...
#7
tildesee
Jan 04, 2009 20:14:16
Check out section 7. Would not, say, publishing a sourcebook that depicts the heroes as Christian crusaders fighting the forces of Satan, violate section 7 by endorsing Christianity and depicting Satanism as inferior?

My question was, do the religions of ancient Greece and Egypt qualify as "real world" religion since nobody actaully practices them anymore?

I don't think any modern day Satanists (as in, members of the Church of Satan) would have any real issue with any such depiction, so long as one stayed away from anything like "The heroic and uncorruptable Forces of Christ battle the demon worshipping forces of Anton LaVey, the baby eater," or some such.

As for ancient "dead" religions, just try not to make a complete and utter mockery out of any of them and you should be fine.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 inkpenavenger Jan 04, 2009 9:47:02	I know that the GSL places a ban on using real-world religions in GSL products, but does that include dead religions like those of ancient Egypt and Greece?
#2 SerenaDawn Jan 04, 2009 12:37:43	Actually, that's not true...You can deal with modern religion. You can't just present them in a disrespectful manner.
#3 inkpenavenger Jan 04, 2009 16:43:32	Check out section 7. Would not, say, publishing a sourcebook that depicts the heroes as Christian crusaders fighting the forces of Satan, violate section 7 by endorsing Christianity and depicting Satanism as inferior? My question was, do the religions of ancient Greece and Egypt qualify as "real world" religion since nobody actaully practices them anymore?
#4 brownie Jan 04, 2009 16:55:28	There are still some people around that practice the Hellenistic religion, I have a friend that does, a church for it and everything. But I really wouldn't think there would be a problem with Greek and Egyptian religions, because I don't really recall any counter beliefs like the example you have given.
#5 SerenaDawn Jan 04, 2009 16:59:07	If you really think WOTC is going to go after you for portraying Satanism as inferior, then go about being cautious. If you had noble Christian knights going against corrupt Muslim cavaliers, I would take two steps away from you. Remember, this same wording was in the D20 STL and real world religions were represented in games then as well. So in conclusion, let me say you should be fine with Ancient Egypt.
#6 tildesee Jan 04, 2009 20:10:01	doublepost...
#7 tildesee Jan 04, 2009 20:14:16	Check out section 7. Would not, say, publishing a sourcebook that depicts the heroes as Christian crusaders fighting the forces of Satan, violate section 7 by endorsing Christianity and depicting Satanism as inferior? My question was, do the religions of ancient Greece and Egypt qualify as "real world" religion since nobody actaully practices them anymore? I don't think any modern day Satanists (as in, members of the Church of Satan) would have any real issue with any such depiction, so long as one stayed away from anything like "The heroic and uncorruptable Forces of Christ battle the demon worshipping forces of Anton LaVey, the baby eater," or some such. As for ancient "dead" religions, just try not to make a complete and utter mockery out of any of them and you should be fine.