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%RECOGNIZE CONTENTIOUS ATTITUDE THOUGHTLESS BEHAVE 990706
We will do well to recognize, be aware of, and beware
of contentious attitudes, thinking, behaviors and
reactions --- wherein:
1. Careful thinking and consideration of reliable
evidence is generally absent.
2. Some people's responses to stimuli are in the
nature of reactions, rather than in the nature of
considerate and balanced responses.
3. Some people feel and behave as if their own
attitudes, thoughts and behaviors are the only
possible/conceivable ones; they being unaware of any
other alternatives.
4. Some people tend towards arrogance and self-
righteousness; rather than towards humility, personal
integrity and communal integrity.
5. Some people tend towards extremism and
exclusivity, rather than towards balance and inclusivity.
6. There is more emphasis upon coercion,
manipulation and conflict; than upon cooperation,
friendship, forgiveness, reconciliation and liberation.
7. Some people are motivated more often by fear,
than by Love.
It is dangerous to permit contentious people to
become the dominant leaders in our communities,
organizations, schools, universities and churches. If we
do not know how to recognize them, be aware of them, and
beware of them --- personal and communal integrity is
likely to decrease as they take over leadership positions
and dominate their communities.
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