caching sabertooth Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 im just wondering if any one puts bible tracts in a cach? Link to comment
+Airmapper Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 From what I hear in some areas it is common. It's considered good manners not to put a bunch of them in there, only one or two. Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Some people do leave them. Many people don't appreciate it and trash them out. Geocaching is meant to be a light hearted game and not a vehicle for pushing an agenda. I often wonder why people bother leaving these things. Those who are "believers" are already familiar with the material and those who arent believers really don't give a rat's patootie about the stuff. Its not like some atheist is gonna find one a say to himself "Heck, never heard of this Christianity thing, maybe I ought to check it out". Don't leave them - unless they are Chick Tracts. Chick Tracts are always welcome in caches. They are absolutely hilarious and I look forward to finding them. Edited February 9, 2006 by briansnat Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) From what I hear in some areas it is common. It's considered good manners not to put a bunch of them in there, only one or two. Yeah, don't stuff a cache with them, please. A large number will more than likely get removed as trash. Also, if you do put tracts in, PLEASE use plastic baggies! Loose paper items become water-soaked and moldy, ruining caches. You can probably find appropriate sized bags at any craft store. Caching responsibly is always appreciated. Never leave a cache in a situation that will deteriorate it for the next finders. A little care taken will make a huge difference in how you are perceived, especially with what some might call controversial material. Edited February 9, 2006 by New England n00b Link to comment
+KandRS Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 How about this case. There are a few caches on the church's property. There are walking trails on the property that the church welcomes people to use. In that case if there are a few items listing the church's services and such I think that would be fair and that taking them out to throw away would be rude. Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Brought up rather exhaustively recently. I don't see the problem but you might read This Thread Edited February 9, 2006 by StarBrand Link to comment
+Airmapper Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Warning, there may be....... Edited February 9, 2006 by Airmapper Link to comment
+BigWhiteTruck Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Are you suggesting........ Funny pic Link to comment
Oor_Wullie Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Do don't leave them - unless they are Chick Tracts. Chick Tracts are always welcome in caches. They are absolutely hilarious and I look forward to finding them. OK, I have to ask...what's a "Chick tract" Why do I get this sinking feeling I'm gonna feel really stupid? Edited February 9, 2006 by Oor_Wullie Link to comment
+ghs Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) http://www.uruknet.info/uruknet-images/833605429-nuke.jpg Hey, thanks for the pretty mushroom cloud picture! (And rather than clutter the board with a separate message, I'll just say thanks to Airmapper too.) Edited February 9, 2006 by ghs Link to comment
magellan315 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Chick Tracts Wikpedia listing Go here to see Chick Tracts Edited February 9, 2006 by magellan315 Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Do don't leave them - unless they are Chick Tracts. Chick Tracts are always welcome in caches. They are absolutely hilarious and I look forward to finding them. OK, I have to ask...what's a "Chick tract" Why do I get this sinking feeling I'm gonna feel really stupid? Chick Tracts are tracts written by some guy (Jack?). They are usually extremely inflammatory, anti-Catholic & "Hellfire & Brimstone". The few I've seen are pretty bizarre. To the original poster: Just in case you are new to the internet and forums in general, don't take ANYTHING online as personal. There are those who do not share your belief and 'live and let live', and then there are those that will be venomously opposed to anything to do with religion. This is why there was a nuke picture and a can of worms photo - just warning you to expect rude behaviour from people. Link to comment
+budd-rdc Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Since religious tracts tend to provoke people, you should think twice before putting a Bible Tract in a cache, even if your intentions are good. Consider talking to your church about placing a cache on church property, and promote your cause in a more open manner. Be sure to get permission and cooperation from your local reviewer, of course. Personally, I would do my best to avoid mixing politics and/or religion with Geocaching. Link to comment
caching sabertooth Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 ok ty this thread can stop now Link to comment
+Airmapper Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Lock it if you want it to stop, actually it's not a bad idea since the last thread on this subject didn't go well. I think this is the last thread on this http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...hl=Bible+tracts Edited February 9, 2006 by Airmapper Link to comment
Oor_Wullie Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 OK, thanks for the links....sometimes you just know you've asked a question you shouldn't have! Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 ok ty this thread can stop now You can lock it by selecting Moderator Options->Close Thread in the pull down box on the bottom right hand side, if I remember right. Good luck, happy caching, etc. /And please use baggies to keep paper from getting wet! Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 ....I often wonder why people bother leaving these things. Those who are "believers" are already familiar with the material and those who arent believers really don't give a rat's patootie about the stuff. Its not like some atheist is gonna find one a say to himself "Heck, never heard of this Christianity thing, maybe I ought to check it out".... If it were as simple as that we would all be the first faith. Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 OK, thanks for the links....sometimes you just know you've asked a question you shouldn't have! If you leave them as your sig item, that's fair. It's your sig item after all. Not the finders. Link to comment
+clearpath Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Since religious tracts tend to provoke people, you should think twice before putting a Bible Tract in a cache, even if your intentions are good. Yeah, whatever you do, DO NOT leave a cartoon of the great phrophet and boxing legend Mohomad Ali in the cache... it will cause one hell of a mess. Link to comment
+Byron & Anne Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 OK, thanks for the links....sometimes you just know you've asked a question you shouldn't have! If you leave them as your sig item, that's fair. It's your sig item after all. Not the finders. OH!!! Does this mean I can change my sig item to an advertisement for the Mustang Ranch and leave those? That's complete with pictures. Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 ...OH!!! Does this mean I can change my sig item to an advertisement for the Mustang Ranch and leave those? That's complete with pictures. Put that in a Heads or Tails coin and it would be on my must have swag list. Link to comment
+Cyclometh Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I find these in caches all the time here. I'm not sure who does it, but I'm pretty sure I'll figure it out before too long, just by looking at who logged and which caches have them and don't. They're not really offensive, but I really don't like finding Chick tracts in a geocache much; they're insulting and abrasive. Personally I ignore them, and so far I haven't had too many problems with them, as finding a few in an envelope isn't exactly making me have a bad cache day. But nobody needs to hear another "you're going to hell" lecture when they're out having fun caching. I wish people would keep stuff like that out of caches in general. It just seems so inappropriate. Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Since religious tracts tend to provoke people, you should think twice before putting a Bible Tract in a cache, even if your intentions are good. Yeah, whatever you do, DO NOT leave a cartoon of the great phrophet and boxing legend Mohomad Ali in the cache... it will cause one hell of a mess. Careful or you're gonna find yourself hiding out with Salman Rushdie. Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Since religious tracts tend to provoke people, you should think twice before putting a Bible Tract in a cache, even if your intentions are good. Yeah, whatever you do, DO NOT leave a cartoon of the great phrophet and boxing legend Mohomad Ali in the cache... it will cause one hell of a mess. Careful or you're gonna find yourself hiding out with Salman Rushdie. Edited February 9, 2006 by TotemLake Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I like finding bible tracts in caches. When I do I like to trade sweet potato tracts for them. They are full of wonderful nutritional info and yummy recipes too. Link to comment
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