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Is there an Eastern Orthodox chapter of the club

The TTGC knows no bounds--our interest is in maintaining orthodoxy (Roman or Eastern, whatever.)

The TTGC, as a club, approaches ideal. There are no meetings; there are no formal, written agendas. There are no dues. There is only one requirement: the willingness to assist at TTGC gatherings (should there ever be one) for the purpose of conducting an auto-da-fe.

We already have a Grand Inquisitor, a Chief Equipment Engineer (and a good deal of equipment, modernized and refurbished) not to mention several full cords of wood.

TTGC also has the pleasure of having a dedicated Ladies' Auxiliary (they must wear hats); and the gentle Ladies will provide cucumber sandwiches, navigation, and Chace-related goods/services.

If you wish to start an (Eastern) Orthodox section, feel free.

Remember, though, that the TTGC, at some point in time, will begin formally petitioning Rome to elevate Tomas deTorquemada to the altar. We expect that ALL members in any Branch will not only concur with the thought, but actively support such elevation.

No good auto da fe can be run without a Prosecutor General, to assist the Grand Inquisitor you know, who of course must be an attorney. If the heretic is a Roman I'll question him in Greek, if Orthodox in Latin.... That should solve the nasty possibility of the wrong verdict!

I'll start signing up Orthodoxers tomorrow. We have a convert from those dreaded heretics in ECUSA who actually, personally, ran an auto da fe of his own "bishopess". He and his lady wife left for Orthodoxy soon thereafter. It seemed the politic thing to do. I tried to explain to him that he forgot to arrange for the last, most satisfying part of the whole process, but, having been a Prot at the time of the auto da fe, he was not well versed in the culminating high point of the proceeding.

BTW, I like the part about the hats! As for TT's elevation, fine with me; a word from the East might be of some small assistance.

There is only one requirement: the willingness to assist at TTGC gatherings (should there ever be one) for the purpose of conducting an auto-da-fe.

Since we are on a music-related thread, is there a plan for musical accompaniment?