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The ego-laden reality of the small god limited dharma syndrome permits conservatism and fundamentalism to assume responsibility for spirituality. This contention is explored in the context of North American spirituality particularly in light of the sexual abuse scandals of the Catholic Church. Conservatism and fundamentalism in Buddhism and Islam are also examined to make it clear that challenges to such distortions are an essential revitalization of any religion to make dharma a living, ongoing organic expression of truth. A small god, a restricted dharma is hardly worth the effort. |