From cradle to grave, the Minbari are taught that there is no greater
goal, no nobler thing than to serve. They are raised to be totally self-
sacrificing. The only exception is when someone in the religious caste
believes he or she has received a calling, which if sincerely felt cannot be
contravened (since usually this too involves serving). So for a Minbari
telepath, this is their means by which they may serve, and they are given
great respect. It never even occurs to them to do otherwise.

Lately, there has been a bit of a change brewing; "a self-involvement
above the needs of others" (as someone notes in "Voice") that has begun
creeping into the Minbari race. And they're not happy about it.

jms