Culture

You may well guess what I am about to say about accepting different cultures.

First, there is a fine line between culture and civilization. The former refers to a system of behavioral pattern which is characteristic of the members of a society and is acquired through learning (i.e. not the result of biological inheritance). Civilization, on the other hand, has a more restricted meaning, referring to certain elite of human culture that has a wealth of art, science, and technology.

In other words, there is culture amongst savages, but we don't call these people civilized - and we should not accept their barbarian activities (or, as they call it, culture). If anyone wants to keep up with the habit of cannibalism or castrating their man-servants, please do so but stay in their own tribe - alas, I wish to say cage.

PS. Discerning visitors may notice I said civilization calls for a wealth of art, science, and technology. Money is not in the equation.