I think readers will understand that an article about a particular
religion will be primarily about the religion as seen in its own
lights. If I am reading an article about a religion, and it says what
the fate of the righteous will be, I know perfectly well that I am
talking about what that religion thinks it will be. The description
is factual: we are saying what actually are the beliefs held on the
subject, not whether the beliefs are correct. The requirement for NPOV
is a requirement that the beliefs be accurately described.
The attitude that others take towards these beliefs needs discussion,
but this should be separate from a coherent presentation of what the
beliefs are. This too is factual.
There is obviously a ned for a general statement at the beginning for
orientation: just whose beliefs they are, and the source they are
taken from. I do not think it was intended to suggest that every
sentence be qualified--that might reasonably be taken as
offensive--and I suggest would seem excessive in any article, no
matter how objectionable the view being presented.
A reminder every section would seem reasonable.
DGG
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David Goodman, Ph.D, M.L.S.