CA

From: David Cake <davidc_at_cs.uwa.edu.au>
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 1995 12:08:22 +0800

> Using the original phrase "intelligent creature" is a better idea,
>especially
>if you are worried about where the undead fit in. That way, vampires, ghouls
>and Zorak Zoran zombies all qualify as protected. It also avoids the logical
>extension of not allowing others to harm (actually, kill) the meat you eat.

        I definately cannot see the CA protection as extending to these things. I prefer to use the term intelligent life.

        In any case, ZZ zombies are not really intelligent. Shamanic zombies

> I have always preferred the stance that
>they are absolutely required to protect any intelligent beings under their
>sleep
>or befuddle spell, even Chaos spawn.

        I am afraid that I think most CAs definately follow the standard hyprocritical 'well I won't kill them, but I won't stop you' line on this one. I do not know if it is official cult doctrine, though. Certainly I think that even if it was cult doctrine to stop people harming them, you would not get in any trouble from spirits of reprisal or temple authorities if you didn't.

        Compare the Orlanthi Wind Lords, who are required to ask chaotics if they will renounce their evil and submit - but are not required to wait for an answer. The hypocrisy is obvious, but no one objects because chaos is so universally despised.

        However, the obvious hypocrisy in both these cases is probably a good place for Lunar recruiters to start their argument.

        Cheers
                David




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