Re: FUZZY: Midmarch Religious Council
"Whilst I do have some sympathy with your point of view, Brother Thaddeus, the Midmarch Religious Council covers quite a range of theological points of view. I think we are all agreed that we cannot allow the worship of evil deities but I am equally sure that we will never reach agreement on the banning of chaotic deities as well.
"However, I do agree that some faiths are more disruptive than we would wish and probably should not be permitted to establish places of worship in our settlements.
"Rovagug and Lamashtu are utterly evil and therefore would be banned outright.
"Gorum is the god of strength, battle and weapons, attracting worshippers among soldiers, mercenaries, brigands, bloodthirsty savages, half-orcs and barbarians. He is in a similar position to Besmara, as far as I can see. This Council is not likely to agree to ban his worship, regardless of the personal opinions of lawful clerics like you and I. His worshippers will be judged for their actions, not their faith, but I would not wish to see a temple of Gorum built in Tusk.
"Neither would I wish to see a temple of Calistria - the goddess of Trickery, Lust and Revenge - but again I do not expect this Council to ban her worship entirely.
"Desna is the goddess of Dreams, Luck, Stars and Travelers. She would be one of the most benevolent of the chaotic deities and I would expect there is no chance this Council would agree to ban her worship.
"As for Asmodeus, however much some of us might grudgingly respect the aspect of him that is the Prince of Law, there is no way I would wish his harsh and brutal interpretation of the law to hold sway anywhere in Midmarch."