Feb 16 2008
Defeating Delusions
Now that our journey to authenticity has nearly arrived, there will soon be time to reflect on our experience of the final battle to defeat the delusions that brought on the ruin of the institution. While there are no doubt many lessons to be learned, one that stands out is the need to filter out the noise generated by the delinquents comprising Prophet Peter’s coterie, in order to have thoughtful discussions about the future as well as the past.
A colleague of mine once observed that reticence is a much undervalued virtue, and I would only add that gaging one’s agenda in response to the tantrums of petty tyrants like Peter Gabel is a common mistake of genuine reformers. Best to get on with the task at hand and ignore the endless protestations of spoiled little rich kids and their sycophants. Otherwise, we only perpetuate the merciless misperceptions that brought on the wrath of reality.
Death must precede resurrection. Let’s get on with it.