[Natural Law]

"“Sola Scriptura” is clearly identified with a reformed tradition, and has been one of their calls to action for centuries."

As dubious as I think that might be I am willing to concede that to those who wish to discuss the relative merits and implications of Sola Scriptura amongst themselves. But to use it to have discussions of things like motor cycle maintenance and cookie recipes????

[xzins]

cookies and motorcycles

Those are obvious sidebars that sometimes happen on any thread.

I think it makes sense for everyone to think about this for a bit. As long as there isn’t any attacking going on within the caucus thread — and that’s the rule for EVERY caucus thread — then those protesting are really injuring their own credibility.

Also, iirc, neither the body nor title can attack, belittle, or besmirch another group. If it does, then the caucus designation is removed.

If you are Roman Catholic, then I would heartily recommend you post something like an “Assumption of Mary” thread...with the limitation mentioned above taken into account. I have long heard the Roman Catholics complain that they cannot discuss some of these things without their thread being ruined by outside agitators.

Simply “caucus” it and make sure that the posts, title, nor body demean or “call out” any other group.

[T Minus Four]

those who wish to discuss the relative merits and implications of Sola Scriptura amongst themselves. But to use it to have discussions of things like motor cycle maintenance and cookie recipes????

Is this REALLY a problem for you? I don't skim the Catholic caucus threads, gnashing my teeth in outrage if they stray off topic. Good grief, the caucus threads are safe places and people connect. I'm over it.