Talk:FAQ

Revision as of 12:00, 5 November 2008

1 What does "SPQR" mean?

I suggest we keep this as is. Agricola 01:12, 4 November 2008 (CET)

2 Do I have to practice Roman religion to join?

Senator Strabo on the ML proposed this revision:

No. This is not required for citizenship, as per the constitution and our declaration (show the links..). But through our research we have learned that the Cultus Deorum was an integral part of most aspects of ancient Roman life. Naturally, in Nova Roma we have followed suit, in our pursuit to reconstruct the via Romana as closely as possible to their example. All citizens start off as prospective citizens for a period of three months...some find Nova Roma is not for them, others move on to full citizenship. We invite you to discover our community for yourself.

Agricola 07:37, 3 November 2008 (CET)

• I don't agree to this change. In my view the current version is more friendly and more correct. Perhaps this: "through our research we have learned that the Cultus Deorum was an integral part of most aspects of ancient Roman life", and this: "All citizens start off as prospective citizens for a period of three months...some find Nova Roma is not for them, others move on to full citizenship. We invite you to discover our community for yourself" could be incorporated into the current text.

My suggestion, ergo, is not to change. And if the community says any change is necessary, than change it so:

Absolutely not. We have absolutely no interest in the private religious lives of any of our citizens. All that's required is a love of all things Roman. Though the Cultus Deorum was an integral part of most aspects of ancient Roman life, and the public "State" religion of Nova Roma is the Religio Romana, we do not require ordinary citizens to practice Roman Polytheism. Magistrates, because they are not only civil servants but also have functions within the Religio Romana, must at least be willing to fulfill those religious functions. All citizens start off as prospective citizens for a period of 90 days: some find Nova Roma is not for them, others move on to full citizenship. We invite you to discover our community for yourself.

But honestly, I think without the second modification the text is far better.

3 Do I have to be of Roman or Italian heritage to join?

"As before, absolutely not! Just as persons of any race or nationality could become Roman citizens, so too is the right of Nova Roman citizenship open to all. "

I suggest a change to "No. Just any person could become a Roman citizen, so too is citizenship in Nova Roman open to all." Agricola 01:25, 4 November 2008 (CET)

4 How does Nova Roma deal with women?

5 Do I have to know Latin or Greek to join?

6 Are you serious about the sovereignty thing?

7 Is this just some kind of role-playing game?

Number of citizens

Is it really true that NR has over a thousand Citizens? Where might the current Citizenship figures be found on the site? -- Marius Peregrinus 04:27, 1 March 2007 (CET)

I would just talk to the Censores about the most recent figures. Agricola 06:41, 1 March 2007 (CET)

8 Can I be a patrician?

9 So what's the difference between patrician and plebeian?

10 What's a spelt cake (or far cake)?

Is it really true that the question about spelt cake is frequently asked? M. Lucretius Agricola 22:33, 1 August 2006 (CDT)

That's the very question I came to this page to ask! It seems a ridiculous question to have here.

- Cordus 21:12, 22 June 2007 (CEST)

11 How do I form a Collegium of Wicca (or of Asatru, Islam, etc.)?

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