Invitation to help host this group.

[ellisonz]

1. I don't forsee any problems.

I think DU is generally pretty open although there is a history of anti-religion, anti-Dalai Lama, and yes, even anti-Buddhist comments.

I think perhaps one of the more interesting prospects is to use the relative newness of this group as a platform for some interfaith initiatives to open DU at large's heart toward religious tolerance.

I am happy to put my name forward as a co-host. I think the one requirement is that a co-host must be active in a group in advancing its purpose and not simply seeking to have position. I too am now West Coast but check in during the day and am often on DU late into the night.

Edit: I would also add that tolerance to the viewpoints of others is a prerequisite - it is not the right of any of us to criticize each other - this group must be a big-tent, but that does not mean tolerating resentment or any other sort of unbecoming personalization.