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     %EVALUATION PARADIGM SELF ESTEEM FALSE SATISFY+940714
       %GUILT SHAME PRIDE ARROGANCE DEPRESSION FAIL 940714

     Upon the  basis of  what  criteria  can we ultimately
evaluate  a  comprehensive paradigm,  a  general guide  to
life?

     If   many   of  the  people  who  are   the   fullest
incarnations  of a paradigm  are arrogant,  manipulative
and  trying to control others---can it be wise to  respect
the paradigm?

     If   many   of  the  people  who  are   the   fullest
incarnations of a  paradigm have low self-esteem and are
full of feelings  of  guilt and shame---can it be wise  to
respect the paradigm?

     If   many   of  the  people  who  are   the   fullest
incarnations   of   a paradigm  are  not   interested   in
conflict-resolution,   or are incompetent in participating
in conflict-resolution---can it  be  wise  to  respect the
paradigm?

     If   many   of  the  people  who  are   the   fullest
incarnations of a paradigm are  dishonest,   deceptive,
secretive,  collusive,  addictive and/or codependent---can
it be wise to respect the paradigm?

     If   many   of  the  people  who  are   the   fullest
incarnations  of a paradigm are indifferent towards  the
basic needs of children and  women---can  it  be  wise  to
respect the paradigm?

     If   many   of  the  people  who  are   the   fullest
incarnations  of a paradigm regard themselves as  better
than   others   by  virtue  of  their   high   degree   of
specialization   and  achievements---can  it  be  wise  to
respect the paradigm?

     What  religious teachers,  religions,  scriptures and
institutions deal openly and honestly with these questions
in ways which merit respect?

                                                                                                                               
                         (c) 2005 by Paul A. Smith in      
                    (On Being Yourself, Whole and Healthy)  
                                                                                                                               
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