[Chancellor Bismarck]

A man with dark hair, dark boots, a dark shirt and a dark vest gets up to the podium, flanked by men with guns on either side of him

"Dear People of the World,

As some of you may know, my name is Jonathan Sinclaire. I am the new leader of the former "Pen Island", and I hope to propel this nation into the future.

Our nation has undergone some turmoil recently. Following both a coup and an attempted blockade on our nation, we are ready to emerge under a new name and creed.

Under my promise to make this nation a better nation, we will be renaming our homeland. The new name of our country shall be "Golgotha". A few of you, if not most, familiar with the Bible and holy books, know that Golgotha is essentially the evilest place in existence, in Heaven, Earth, or Hell. It's very name makes one shudder at the thought of an evil so intense.

So why choose such a name? To make a point. That even in a place of incredible corruption, greed, and immorality a new civilization can emerge, one with true justice, equality, and freedom for all. The words come readily to mind, "Even when the night is darkest, we can see the stars". We intend to make these words true, show the world what we can be, and what we will be.

This process obviously won't be easy. You saw me take control a few days ago through force, bloodshed, and grief. I must apologise for my actions, but also deem them necessary. I did not believe that I could change this country democratically, since the populace is poorly educated and lacks proper schools, universities, and other various places of learning. In such a nation, change can not be expected to come through the people, as our traditions kept us chained to the poor lives we were living. Deeming such lives acceptable, we continued, electing poor leaders based on their body types and good looks.

My aim is simple: To provide our people with a new society, equal in every way to the best nations of the world, with a proper education system, standard code of ethics, proper laws, an impartial court system, and the ability to pursue a happy life without trouble.

There are a few things we must ask. Our actions towards the international community, specifically towards catholics, has been to a certain degree unacceptable. We maintain our ban on all Ministers and other such religious icons on spreading their teachings here, however, catholics from around the world can visit our nation. The act of teaching this still false-religion of peace is still banned, and if any person is caught teaching it from a foreign country they will be deported immediately.

Those who have followed our speaking will wonder, "Why does he speak of foreign travel, when he states there is none to Golgotha?". That is because we plan to open ourselves up to the world.

The reasoning is simple. Among our people, teachers, professors, doctors, nurses, and other places of higher-learning and teaching are few and far between. We ask that, if you are willing, to spare us a few of your educated individuals to help make our nation a better place for our people. We will provide lodging, pay, food, entertainment, and all other necessities and wants that your people may require in our nation. However, for our nation to progress, we will need assistance from outside of our country.

We maintain the call for foreign ambassadors and dignitaries to come to our nation. We want you to see our nation, show off its good and bad parts, and have you see for yourself how our nation is, and if possible, how you can help. We are further interested in the prospect of peace throughout the world, a true peace, not of 'justification' or 'the right cause' of war, but plain and simple peace.

Our arms are open and beds are made. We hope to see you soon.

On that note I will end this speech, and I look forward to the better days that are yet to come!"

The man steps away from the podium, to the sounds of cheering and jubilation from the hundreds of thousands of people assembled in the area.

[Drakedeath]

Drakoria congratulates and recognizes the new government and name of Golgotha.

[Arkantos]

Though Aiginor wishes to recognize Golgotha, there has been massive outcry against the name of your nation, many are calling it "Blasphemy" for such a horrid place to be named after Calvary. So, by the will of the people, Aiginor will not recognize Golgotha as a nation.

[Chancellor Bismarck]

We respect the will of the people of Aiginor, and although we may never have a formal relationship, we wish you all the best of prosperity and good fortune for your great nation.

~Jonathan Sinclaire

[KingChris]

The Church recognizes the new state of Golgotha. However, we are confused. Mr. Sinclaire chose one of the holiest sites in Roman Catholicism for a name, yet bans the practice. We encourage Mr. Sinclaire to lift this ban and allow full religious freedom.

[Chancellor Bismarck]

KingChris, on Jul 28 2009, 09:00 PM, said:

The Church recognizes the new state of Golgotha. However, we are confused. Mr. Sinclaire chose one of the holiest sites in Roman Catholicism for a name, yet bans the practice. We encourage Mr. Sinclaire to lift this ban and allow full religious freedom.

While we encourage religious freedom, we still do not appreciate the actions, though renounced, of the Roman Catholic Church of your leadership preaching war against our nation while promoting world peace, even though the actions of the previous government were indeed horribly wrong and immoral. We do not appreciate the hypocrisy of such a religion. With all due respect, if we ever chose to allow Catholicism in our country it would be recognizing the Patriarch Patrick Wood as the leader of the catholic church, not yourself.

EDIT: Though we would also like to state that the quarrel between the both of you is quite silly, and you should make ammends with each other.

This post has been edited by Pacifism: 28 July 2009 - 07:13 PM

[KingChris]

Pacifism, on Jul 28 2009, 08:09 PM, said:

While we encourage religious freedom, we still do not appreciate the actions, though renounced, of the Roman Catholic Church of your leadership preaching war against our nation while promoting world peace, even though the actions of the previous government were indeed horribly wrong and immoral. We do not appreciate the hypocrisy of such a religion. With all due respect, if we ever chose to allow Catholicism in our country it would be recognizing the Patriarch Patrick Wood as the leader of the catholic church, not yourself.

EDIT: Though we would also like to state that the quarrel between the both of you is quite silly, and you should make ammends with each other.

We apologize for this. We believe in pacifism, and the coup that your government set up was quite aggressive. Naturally, that is what we would do, but since policies have changed, we are now looking for more open relationships.

And by the way, the Pope is currently discussing the schism issue with Patrick Wood in hopes that the schism will end and that the Church of Tahoe will once again follow the Roman Catholic Church.

[Chancellor Bismarck]

KingChris, on Jul 28 2009, 09:39 PM, said:

We apologize for this. We believe in pacifism, and the coup that your government set up was quite aggressive. Naturally, that is what we would do, but since policies have changed, we are now looking for more open relationships.

And by the way, the Pope is currently discussing the schism issue with Patrick Wood in hopes that the schism will end and that the Church of Tahoe will once again follow the Roman Catholic Church.

In light of this circumstance, we would therefore like to discuss the issue at length in a closed door meeting between yourself and I. Perhaps you could schedule Golgotha as the last stop on your Tour for World Peace?

[KingChris]

That is possible. Would you prefer the last stop or just simply the next stop?

[Chancellor Bismarck]

KingChris, on Jul 28 2009, 09:46 PM, said:

That is possible. Would you prefer the last stop or just simply the next stop?

Either works fine for us. It all depends on what your schedule would best permit. Just let us know of the time of your arrival, and we will be waiting with open arms.

[JEDCJT]

New England will continue to use the name 'Pen Island' simply because it is more light-hearted than that...horrible name-that-must-not-be-mentioned.

[KaiserMelech Mikhail]

JEDCJT, on Jul 29 2009, 02:51 AM, said:

New England will continue to use the name 'Pen Island' simply because it is more light-hearted than that...horrible name-that-must-not-be-mentioned.

We will follow New England's actions. On all maps, Pen Island will be the large name with Golgotha in parentheses.

[Chancellor Bismarck]

JEDCJT, on Jul 28 2009, 09:51 PM, said:

New England will continue to use the name 'Pen Island' simply because it is more light-hearted than that...horrible name-that-must-not-be-mentioned.

Golgotha understands New England's disparity concerning the naming, and in all discourse with New England we will introduce ourselves as 'Pen Isand'.

[JEDCJT]

Pacifism, on Jul 28 2009, 05:52 PM, said:

Golgotha understands New England's disparity concerning the naming, and in all discourse with New England we will introduce ourselves as 'Pen Isand'.

We thank you for your consideration.

[iKrolm]

The Nation of Selenarctos recognizes Golgatha's new name and government.

[Minilla Island]

Since this action is very close to our western border, Minilla Island has ordered its military on High Alert. Any aggression against our nation, including the Holy Father in Rome, will be seen as an act of war.

Minilla Island unwritten responsibility is to defend and protect the Holy Roman Catholic Church. This was as decreed by HRH King Joseph I on the January Decree of 1918. Any aggression, whether it be from Pen Island or Golgotha, will be dealt with in that vein.

Sincerely,
HRH King Raymond II

[Chancellor Bismarck]

Minilla Island, on Jul 28 2009, 11:41 PM, said:

Since this action is very close to our western border, Minilla Island has ordered its military on High Alert. Any aggression against our nation, including the Holy Father in Rome, will be seen as an act of war.

Minilla Island unwritten responsibility is to defend and protect the Holy Roman Catholic Church. This was as decreed by HRH King Joseph I on the January Decree of 1918. Any aggression, whether it be from Pen Island or Golgotha, will be dealt with in that vein.

Sincerely,
HRH King Raymond II

I don't understand where we have threatened war against the Holy Roman Catholic Church, and nor do we plan to war or act aggressively towards the institution. This alert is made in error.

OOC: Link me to where I've threatened the Roman Church. If it's previous posts to kill any Catholic who comes, I've rescinded that in the OP. I've stated that they will be treated peacefully, and that we intend to promote world peace. I'm also meeting with the Pope. What more do you want? I do not understand where your alert is coming from.

[Sir Keshav IV]

"We shall recognize this new government but on our maps it shall still show up as Pen Island."

[Vedran]

Arctica welcomes the new government of Golgotha and recognizes its sovereignty.

[Minilla Island]

A copy of the letter sent to Pen Island aka Golgotha.

Pacifism;

Your former Government has been tremendously hostile to Roman Catholics. You have also staged a coup. With this in mind, it is apparent that the Government on Pen Island, aka Golgotha appears to be unstable at the moment. So for us, at this time, we are on a state of High Alert. The reasoning for this is if there is any conflict within your nation, we do not want it to spill into ours. Especially from those that have been hostile to our belief system in the past. This is not to add "drama" per se, but to stand at the ready in case of any hostile activities should spill over into our borders.

That said, this is only a temporary measure until things stabilize in your nation. Once that happens, we will be able to lower the alert level. We are thankful that you are reaching out to the Holy Father, and to allow Roman Catholics to return to Pen Island aka Golgotha. We see this as a step in the right direction. We wish for nothing but the best for you, and we hope that you continue to make positive steps in the stabilization of your nation.

Regards,
RH David P. Schmidt
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Royal Republic of Minilla Island