Theos-Talk Archives (February 1998 Message tt00105)

Dallas writes:

>So how can "elitism" be logically countenanced by any one ?
>Anyone pretending to such an elevation is due for a serious fall,
>and in such a "fall" others who relied on him and his views will
>also "fall."
>
>And that is very unfortunate and if one thinks about it, it will
>be seen that this aspect of "blind following" is the one great
>cause for the decline and fall of religions, philosophies,
>political parties, and organizations.
>
>On the other hand some respect is due to all others for their
>work, their knowledge and this is no more than courtesy.  I
>believe that the "'Golden Rule" applies to all equally:  "Do to
>others that which you would expect them to do to you."

The nature of some work is elitist and it doesn't bother me to attend a
seminar where there is an elite group doing the presenting of their work.
Boards are elite because they attend meetings that do not welcome the
public. Elite is not a negative thing except when used wrongly.

Brenda