It is remarkable how childish adults can become. Throughout history many great organisations have suffered from unbridled ambition, leading to the formation of schisms.
Australian Situation
Several years ago, The OSJ in Australia split after an individual set up a parallel order, and since aligned with an alternate international order. Since then, many worthy people have joined and contribute to the ideals of chivalry, which is commendable.
Sound Advice
"The greatest thing about Christianity is that it teaches people to play second-fiddle and to be free of resentment and tension, caused by jealousy, not by breaking the spirit, but by strengthening it." Chevalier The Rev Dr Gordon Powell KSJ, from his book Power Through Acceptance, 1976.
