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If you think a page should be deleted, read the Deletion policy to make sure, and then list it here so it can be talked about.

Contents 1 Marking a page for deletion 1.1 Discussed deletion 1.2 Quick deletion 2 Archives 3 Fast deletion requests 4 Discussed deletion requests 4.1 Gary Graham 4.2 Christian cults 5 See also

[edit] Marking a page for deletion

These are instructions on how to request a page for deletion. To find more information on what quick deletions and discussed deletions are, PLEASE READ THIS.

[edit] Discussed deletion

To list one article for discussed deletion, follow these instructions:

I.	Put the deletion tag on the article. Add this tag: {{rfd|REASON}} to the top of the page you think should be deleted but replace REASON with reasons why you think the page should be deleted. Please be sure the edit is not marked as minor. Please use an edit summary such as "nominated for deletion". You can also check the "Watch this page" box to add the page to your watchlist. This allows you to know if the RfD tag is removed by a vandal. Save the page.
II.	List the article on this page. At the top of the article in the RfD box you've just added, there should be a link saying "the discussion". Click this link to open the Discussed deletion requests section of this page. Insert this text: {{subst:rfd2 | pg=PageName | reason=Reason}} ~~~~ replacing PageName with the name of the page you think should be deleted and Reason with the reasons why you think the page should be deleted. You should check the "Watch this page" box, which can help you to know what is happening in the debate. Please use an edit summary such as "Creating deletion discussion section for [[PageName]] because ..." , replacing PageName with the name of the page you think should be deleted and then add the reasons for deletion. Save the page.
III.	Discuss. When discussing with other users, be sure to be kind and not hurtful or insulting. You should also tell the creator and other main contributors that the page has been requested for deletion. Discussed deletion requests usually lasts for five to seven days depending on how many users agree or disagree.

[edit] Quick deletion

If you think a page has nonsense content, add {{non}} to the top of the page:

If you think a page does not say why the subject is important, add {{notable}} to the top of the page:

If a you think a page should be deleted per other quick deletion rules, add {{QD|reason}} to the top of the page:

Not all pages marked for deletion are listed here. Check the contents of Category:Deletion requests for more.

[edit] Archives

• Wikipedia:Requests for deletion/Log 1 Until September 30 2006
• Wikipedia:Requests for deletion/Log 2 From October 1 2006 until December 31 2006
• Wikipedia:Requests for deletion/Log 3 January 2007
• Wikipedia:Requests for deletion/Log 4 February and March 2007
• Wikipedia:Requests for deletion/Log 5 April 1 2007 onward

See also: Wikipedia:Request for undeletion

[edit] Fast deletion requests

List newer items at the top. It is only necessary to list here under unusual circumstances. Tagging for deletion is sufficient.

[edit] Discussed deletion requests

List newer items at the top. Completed requests are logged at Wikipedia:Requests for deletion/Log. Pages are normally listed for five to seven days, or until there is enough agreement about what to do.

[edit] Gary Graham

Gary Graham (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs|delete)

Looks like some sort of propaganda, and possibly non notable person Majorly (hot!) 21:07, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Christian cults

Christian cults (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs|delete)

Not NPOV, and I don't see how it can be. No religion considers itself a "Christian cult." TK421 05:08, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

• Keep / Cleanup again. NPOV is not a valid reason to delete something. This same article was nominated by the same editor several months ago for the same reason. The result of the first RfD was to keep the article. Editor appears to be trying again in hopes of getting a better response this time. The argument that no religion considers itself a "Christian cult" is inane as no group of people would consider themselves a cult of any type (except in jest). It would be like saying a murderer doesnt consider himself a criminal so we should not call him one either. -- Creol(talk) 06:29, 13 April 2007 (UTC)
• Keep The article serves two purposes (1) Define what a Christian cult is, preferrably using sources. This should be possible. (2) Give examples of Christian groups that have been called a cult by one of the definitions given in (1). The article should obviously not say "Pastafarianism is a Christian cult", but it can say: a cult is a totalitarion mind-controlling organization by [1] and [2] ... Pastafarianism has been accused of mind control by [3] and [4]. --rimshot^talk 08:10, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Comment Note that cult does not seem to be defined completely the same in American and British English. The mind control part is more pronounced in British English. --rimshot^talk 08:22, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

• Keep, rewrite and extend; by the way the original request is here. The article has been marked as needing cleanup since january, yet little has been done. When extending, care should be taken to clearly make a difference between a cult and a sect; It would also be wise to only list movements that either see themselves as a Christian Cult, or where most authorities agree that they should be seen as such. It is of no use to list the 3 main Christian denominations here, ie. Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant.--Eptalon 08:29, 13 April 2007 (UTC)
• Merge with cult. A cult can be based on the beliefs of any religion. I don't see why 'Christian cult' needs its own page. It certainly doesn't have enough info in its current state. 'Cult' is short enough that merging will not clutter the page. Also, consider that every other encyclopedia I've looked at (except en:wiki) doesn't have a separate article for cults based on the Christian faith. Frankly, I've never even heard of the phrase "Christian cult" before. I think merging the two articles, perhaps redirecting 'Christian cult'-->'cult', is the best solution in this case. · Tygartl1^·talk· 13:39, 13 April 2007 (UTC)
• Keep per Eptalon. It needs work, but no need to delete it. Majorly (hot!) 21:10, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] See also

• Wikipedia:Deletion policy
• Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion
• Category:Deletion requests
  • Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:RfD - pages containing {{RfD}}
  • Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:Notable - pages containing {{notable}}
  • Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:Nonsense - pages containing {{nonsense}}
• Category:Quick deletion requests
  • Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:QD - pages containing {{QD}}
• Category:NowCommons - Images that are now in Commons