Theos-Talk Archives (August 1995 Message tl00241)

> Alan:
> >Hierarchies (in this world at least) seem to promote competition
> >to be boss hierarch, followed by argument, followed by conflict,
> >followed by fighting, followed by war. In short, the
> >patriarchal system as we know and hate it. (Well I do, anyhow).
>
> This always begs the age-old question - who's on top? And even more
> importantly, who's the poor shmuts on the bottom doing the work?
>
> Isn't this how most relgious systems in the world work? Your post conjures up
> pictures of highly placed religious leaders parading around in satin and silk
> while some dainty lady plays a tune on a harp or other musical instrument, as
> the followers watch in awe. Those next in line are either plotting or waiting
> for the Boss to bite the dust.
>
> - ann
>

That's about it! *And* this if from personal experience :-)

Alan