Category talk:Marian apparitions

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This category was nominated for upmerging others into it on 28 October 2007. The result of the discussion was keep, upmerge others into this category.

I accept Ghirlandajo's point that this is a Category not an article. I still think there should be a catmore tag, to indicate the main article. Todowd 15:39, 14 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Merge discussion[edit]

My views are:

Ontologically speaking, Visions of Jesus and Mary is a super-category of visions that just include the Virgin Mary, usually called Marian apparitions. Hence pure logic suggest athat Marian Apparitions should be a sub-category of Visions of Jesus and Mary.

Culturally (and theologically) speaking, the above logic does not seem to fit. Marian apparitions seem to need a category of their own.

My preferences would be:

Merging the two will be the least favorite option.

If consolidation is really desired, Marian apparitions should be a sub-category of Visions of Jesus and Mary

The best option is to leave them as they are, under the umbrella category Apparitions.

The current situation already seems like the best option. However, comments will be appreciated. Cheers History2007 (talk) 15:21, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]