"Simple, studious groups of intelligent men and women, making no pretensions but doing and living a high standard of personal and collective integrity, without fads or fetishes, and without elaborate political machinery, are the only groups worthy of even passing consideration.  There is no question but that such groups exist, but they seldom publicize themselves.  Functioning quietly, they are known by their works and not by their words.  To the "joiner," one passing thought;  Weigh all things, and cling only to that which is simple, good, reasonable, and honest." Manly P. Hall, Words to the Wise, pages 27-28 *********************************************************************************** "Helping people on a spiritual path develop to the utmost of their capabilities is the rightful duty of a group leader, whether he or she is called Grand Master/Mistress, High Priestess/Priest, Imperator, Hierophant or by another name.  Such a position is not one of being all-powerful.  Rather it is a position of responsibility and service to the other members of the group.  The duty of the leader shoud include helping each member to improve on his or her path." Donald Michael Kraig, "The Spiritual Necessity of Hierarchy, Mezlim, Vol. IV, Issue # 4, Samhain 1994 ***********************************************************************************