I don't have a problem with mention of religion; I'm neither
atheist nor religious; maddening to some who feel I must
"choose" something or another.* I am a fan of the experiential
spiritual side that's embedded within the major religions; the
power it can give people to get in touch with an inner-self
that's hard to reach.* A candy coating of mythology makes it
more fun to digest. But when it's abusive, that's a no-no in my
book.* I'm not anti-institutional (I was once but I know they
can serve a practical purpose) - but I am anti-abuse.. and
there's great temptation when someone is placed in a position of
power over others even moreso than in more "flat" social
situations (which aren't really flat either but at least the
power isn't sanctioned, stamped and authorized). The moment
someone in power forgets it's people and starts thinking of
numbers, statistics, trends... it has the potential to lead to
abuse.* When someone feels their role of authority gives them
the right to express their inner-sociopath...* that's abusive.
Well, I could rant on and on about the subject.* I don't expect
the world to always be nice to each other, or even be fair...
but at least be human.
