The fifth principle is, Insufficiency of reason. Logic and reason cannot lead us to the truth or happiness. the truth only comes when we abandon reason. It doesn't mean worthless, it just means not enough. We were given the example of the rich uncle giving 19,000 for a 20,000.
The sixth principle is Acceptance of Authority. Tradition and words of ancient men are essential. If someone is old they are worthy to listen to, pay attention, learn from. It is the way it was done that makes it right. We have always done this way.
The seventh Principle Tolerance of other's religion. There is one God, Men call him from different names. We were given an example that said, the missionaries went to speak to the Buddhas and told them all about Jesus. They listened and thought what they were told was beautiful but they didn't want to become a Christian. When they told the Christians about the Buddha they were shocked the Christians didn't say the same thing to them. Instead they told them they were wrong. Another example is how do you cook an egg? If our ways are different it doesn't make one way right and one way wrong.
The eighth principle Synthetic. the emphasis is on unification and oneness, not diversity. Western pride themselves on being individuals and different. If a western walks in a room full of people he will describe how each one is different. An Eastern will say the room is full of humans.Eastern
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