Sub-castes : within castes, below castes ?

From: hcarteau_at_5Gmgs62JEPgYeQ68YxQw7kwu163I0eUgG-IQgCWErQPl9MrDrqFfACKRYYCcJv_NT4O
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:13:51 +0100


Selon Peter Metcalfe <metcalph_at_rDeE63FxLfiR5R3uV1LCp4ZqpbETrBXZVdWPzd0hItffDGhC_nsZ5sZdfUGJo4eIA6ExGNIMEr4mBPiLl9u6he3ONNw.yahoo.invalid>:

> > Does Malkionism have levels within the farmer caste between merchants,
> artisans and farmers?
> I don't think so.

/// Depends. Are subdivisions with the Worker caste written in the Holy Books ("And he who tiles the Land is loved more than he who pawns greasy coins", etc.) ? No, I don't think so either. But are malkioni societies organized heriarchically within the castes ? Yes, of course. Each village has a few rich peasants who hire out poorer ones at times of great work (harvests). Each guild has its Masters. Each army unit has Officers. As always, the richer you are, the more influence - if not direct power - you have. Within caste limits.

> > Does Malkionism have a concept of "untouchables" (Are pagans "untouchable"
> in some Malkioni sects?)
> I rather think Malkionism has a concept of "Tapables", people whom you
> can tap without condemnation but it differs from church to church.
/// I like this idea. I have wondered for a long time if most rokari peasants aren't "sub-caste", below the worker caste, serfs or something like that. They are NOT full rokari ; all they can do is go to mass and lend their essential power to the Church. Haven't made up my mind on that one.            

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