1.   Biblical writings, which lie at the root of Western culture, make numerous mention of portents in the heavens.

2.   But Western culture was very reluctant to authenticate reports of meteorite falls.

3.   Firstly, western culture places a high value on material acquisition and its display, because this reflects hard work and thrift.

4.   For example, thrift, saving and economy were the traditional hallmarks of western cultures.

5.   Furthermore, Western cultures prioritise the visual over other sensual impressions.

6.   Having disposed of one great story which gave coherence to human life, Western culture substituted another called scientific progress.

7.   Indigenous Martial disciplines have existed even in western cultures.

8.   Self-esteem is important in western culture for two reasons.

9.   The fact that Western cultures were placed by the anthropologists on the uppermost rungs reflects their ethnocentric perspective!

10.   This weird, wonderful concept still dominates Western culture and overshadows world civilization.