I had seen some posts, last year, in the open forum.
I did not know the rules, at the time, but I did have a question and I was asking it on behalf of a friend who is a member of that faith.
I was told pointedly “Get Out! You are not “xxx” and are not welcome!”
Needless to say I was taken aback and the question was not and could not have been taken as an offense but the mere fact that I am an outsider is offensive.
I will say I was shocked as a Christian that someone would respond like that and confused as all of Christianity is open to well... All.
Oh well, some people like living on an island.
As one reads through the thread one first notices that a self proclaimed and well known Hindu was posting to the thread who had not been invited per the guidelines set by the Religion Moderator. In fact, while the former member was being discriminated against the Hindu was able to post freely. One FReeper, seemingly oblivious, asks the Hindu if the FReeper whose posts were removed was a member of that particular denomination.
One issue is the inconsistency with which the caucus rules appear to be enforced. That does violate Rule of Law.
If Caucus threads are by invite only, then it should be clearly stated as such and forget what denomination they belong to.
A few other people stumbled upon that thread and got a reception much like the one you relate.
There’s no room for curiosity or blunders on a caucus thread.