Here are the specific conference guidelines for the COMMON Conference:

     This is a place in which we can all share our religious and
     spiritual ideas and experiences.

     The rules are based on respect for each other.

     Everyone here is encouraged to participate, regardless of their
     religion or lack of religion. We are encouraged to share but not
     to bicker.

     We are encouraged to let others know what we believe and why
     we believe it. However, personal attacks or attacks on another
     person's religion are not permitted.

     When it comes to quotes from the Bible, please quote only a verse
     or two. We all have Bibles, and if we are interested we can look
     up verses.

     Let your Light shine. Do not try to convert anyone else to your
     point of view or your religion.

     Calling other religions "not really Christian" or "only a cult"
     is not permitted. In fact, because "cult" is a word loaded with
     pejorative baggage, it's a term best avoided.

     Please express your opinions and beliefs as such, not as the Only
     Truth. Expressions such as "I believe," "my religion teaches,"
     and "in my opinion" are encouraged.

     Please be respectful of others and their beliefs, and express
     yourself with compassion. Occasionally someone will share a
     problem with us. If you respond, please answer with empathy and
     charity. Please do not play therapist, and please do not
     denigrate people whose problems you don't understand.

     Finally, please avoid the use of words that cannot be used in
     prime time on national television. Also, do not use words that
     denigrate any race, ethnic group, affectional preference,
     gender, etc.