I am seriously looking for other metaphor sets that can be substituted for illustrating human social pathologies. Often there is a sense of entitlement that comes purely from the modern sadducee having embraced whatever the current social or scholarly fad happens to be and a demand that the person be rewarded and given precedence based on having embraced a current fad. Often discord becomes a conflict when there are scribes on one side and sadduccees on the other. Third, Zealots The true Zealot is marked by feeling that every disagreement or conflict can and should be solved by force. Generally, by force first and other, slower, methods second.
Zealots are often addicted to the adrenaline high that their actions promote and enjoy violence.
This pathology is found in every group from the extreme right to the extreme left and every place inbetween. From street crime and purse snatching to military adventurism, it is the entitlement to results because of the possession of physical force that marks a zealot. Many groups will have zealots forming a significant section of their members. Fourth, Publicans Publicans are those who instead of attempting to assimilate or cooperate with others, seek only to assimilate things. Fifth, Harlots These are people who live in the world, seeking its pleasures without sufficient limits, and are often victimized or exploited by others .