the Indigenous Axiom and its Contrast
Axiom: Equality
Equality characterizes the structural relations among all the members of the "family," be they human, Animal, Plant or Spirit.
Respect all the members of the “family” as equals,
"family" inclusive of human, as well as ancestors, as well as animal, plant and even rock members, and of course spirit members.
akin to Taoist notions of “moderation” and “humility,” two of the Taoist "Three Jewels."