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     Spiritualization  is  the  process by  which  clerics
transform  the gospel into a theory about  a  hypothetical
world of spirit which is beyond verification and political
relevance.   Once the gospel is so transformed it will not
inhibit  the  cleric's  exercise  of  political  power  to
allocate scarce resources to fulfill their   self-centered
program  of human improvement.   The words of  the  gospel
take  on meanings which are not related to daily life  and
experiences.    The  gospel ceases to  be  an  existential
description  of  the human condition, and is turned into a
theory about realities which transcend human  verification
and relevance.   Yet the theory is used to threaten people
with   punishment   for   non-conformity    to    clerics'
expectations.  The theory ostensibly pertains to  ultimate
reality which transcends human understanding;   except for
revelations granted only to a  secret  few who thereby are
granted  unusual political powers.   In a very interesting
way the clerics are in a position to certify who does, and
who does not, receive genuine revelations.

     Those who would seek justice,  love mercy,  and  walk
humbly  before their God,  will do well to understand  the
political  processes  of clerics.   There is no law  which
will prevent clerics from acting politically within  their
institutions.   There  is no way in which clerics  can  be
exempted  from  the  corrupting effect  of  power.    Thus
clerics  should  not  be exempted from the  discipline  of
checks  and balances which promote justice,   mercy,   and
humility.    Just  as the fox should not be  appointed  to
guard  the hen house,   clerics should not be appointed to
manage  the  system  of checks and  balances  intended  to
inhibit cleric corruption.

                                                                                                                               
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