THOUGHTS
                                by Duane Bristow

                                   P E O P L E

        People can be described as follows:

        They come in two sexes that complement each other.  Males and 
        females are different physically, reproductively, emotionally 
        and in talents.  Each is incomplete.  A complete unit consists 
        of a compatible male and a compatible female at a minimum,
        although it may consist of a small group of compatible males and 
        females.  Maybe children are also needed for a feeling of 
        wholeness? 

        People are different, but that difference enriches all humankind 
        and difference should be celebrated and accepted, never denied 
        or minimized.  It should never be believed that different means 
        inferior.  This difference refers particularly to sex and race, 
        but also to all other attributes such as proficiencies in 
        various talents, philosophy, culture, political system, 
        religion, economic system, etc. 

        People have various proficiencies in the following talents among 
        others: 
                Language
                Logic
                Music
                Bodily Movement
                Spatial Awareness
                Interpersonal relationships
                Intrapersonal Awareness and knowledge

        Most important attributes include:
                Humility
                Tolerance
                Respect for others
                Respect for self
                Motivation
                Philosophy

                                  Three Axioms

             1.  We alone know the only right way.

             2.  Our belief is based on faith and is so self-evident 
                 that to question our belief by use of logic, reason or 
                 open discussion would betray a lack of faith.

             3.  To save the world it is necessary that we convert 
                 everyone to believing as we do.

             These three axioms are the foundation of the International 
             Communist Party, of the Ku Klux Klan,  and of most 
             Christian sects particularly Southern Baptists.  They are 
             the hallmark of a "true believer" in any cause.  They lead 
             to much pain and suffering.