Faith, Dust, and Memory.

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We had a rather heated debate this evening over drinks after dinner. The discussion centered entirely around the proposal for a memorial service for Vedek Buka and his followers.

The core issue raised was that they were considered heretics to both the historical and current religious beliefs of the Bajoran people. Because of this, many questioned whether conducting such a service would be appropriate.

Religion has been a contentious issue for over a millennium on countless worlds across the galaxy. Wars have been fought over opposing beliefs, and in the most tragic cases, entire civilizations have collapsed as a result.

Ultimately, the final decision rests with the Bajoran Government. However, tonight we reached a quiet understanding: despite the controversial beliefs of Buka and his followers, they were still Bajorans who lost their lives in tragic circumstances, and the site deserves to be marked with a memorial.

Because an official decision from the Bajoran Government may take time, our plan for now is simple. Once the excavation is complete, we will restore the site to its original state and temporarily cordon off the area.

Image from Unsplash by Mike Labrum

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