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                   %INTEGRATIVE TRANSCENDENT VALUES 860717

     The  diversity  of  views  regarding what constitutes
acceptable  sexual  behavior  clearly  indicates  that  we
humans have a problem agreeing upon transcendent values.

     Some people try to live in terms of a set of "do" and
"don't" rules.  They tend to be more successful in passing
judgment  and excommunicating   people  than  in promoting
personal and communal integrity.

     Other people tend to believe that the less rules  the
better.    Where  their  views  prevail disorderly conduct
often  undermines  much  of what  people  value  in  their
community   and  what  gives  a  community  its  sense  of
coherence disintegrates.

     There are those people who call upon all to love  one
another.    But there is not much clarity  regarding  just
what love means in practice:   feel good towards,  do good
deeds  to,   take care of,  be generous  towards,   always
forgive?

     Often  people believe that others should not  act  in
ways which are emotionally unsettling.   Where their views
prevail creative expression and work is inhibited.

     In  the United States the Congress may  pass  no  law
respecting religion.   Laws shall not deal with  religious
practice as such.   Religious enthusiasts seek to use laws
to   promote  their  religious  beliefs,   practices   and
inhibitions.    It is tempting for  a  dominant  religious
group  to use  the  force of law to coerce  citizens  into
conforming to life styles prescribed  by  their  religious
faith.    This is especially so in the absence  of clarity
about   and  agreement  upon  transcendent  values   which
transcend  religious differences.   If we could agree upon
such  values we  might somewhat reduce the damages due  to
the conflicting conceptions of what constitutes acceptable
sexual behavior.
                                                                                                                               
                         (c) 2005 by Paul A. Smith in      
                    (On Being Yourself, Whole and Healthy)  
                                                                                                                               
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