Chapter Excerpts from the Book

Preparing to Act

To begin, we must not see ourselves as the hopeless and inevitable victims of powerful people and forces beyond our control. We are not stuck and helpless. The more we know, and talk, and commit to protect each other, the more secure will be the future of those we...

“Apex Predator?” – Discarding a Myth

Some people argue that our violent human history is actually the outworking of evolution and natural selection, with the “apex predator” perched atop the less-successful predators and prey, each in its place in the ladder of power, the bullies above and their...

We still keep slaves.

We still keep slaves. This excerpt from the book is the chapter on Slaves in history and today. It is accurate and disturbing, but vitally important to know and understand—or nothing will change. It follows chapters on Bullies and Parasites, people who take because...

Defining Three Terms: Bullies, Parasites, Slaves

Let’s begin by carefully defining three terms, to give us consistent and common language when facing down the predators before us: Bullies take because they can. They steal openly with intimidation, physical harm and even murder in their predation, if needed. They...

from the Foreword

What follows is all about each of us seeing the mistaken, failed methods of human bullies and parasites—and the kinds of bad leadership and immoral values we’ve had imposed on us. They couldn’t and didn’t work. Many people were exploited to subsidize a few, and this...

World religions and golden rule

Religion # of Followers Founded Holy Books/Texts FounderChristianity 2.4 bil First Century Bible Jesus ChristIslam 1.9 bil 600 ADQur'an, Hadith (sayings of the Prophet) and Sunna (descriptions of hisway of life.) MuhammadHinduism 1.2 bil Unknown, but at least 2000 BC...

The Golden Rule: A Foundation for a Just Society

The Golden Rule: A Foundation for a Just Society

The Golden Rule—"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"—is a principle found across cultures, religions, and philosophies. Simple yet powerful, this rule is a cornerstone for creating a just and caring society, guiding us toward fairness and mutual...

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Exploring how society favors a few at the expense of many, Bullies, Parasites, and Slaves is dedicated to exposing exploitation and promoting mutual care. Through in-depth research, resources, and community action, we strive to replace larceny with the Golden Rule—creating a world grounded in empathy, transparency, and justice. Join us in building a fairer society for all.

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