tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post2687239130269019802..comments2023-11-03T06:08:32.801-07:00Comments on Deep Thoughts: Does Christianity promote individualism?Aaron D. Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16286503917552301877noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post-50671699610701012152007-06-14T06:37:00.000-07:002007-06-14T06:37:00.000-07:00christianity promotes both individualism and a gro...christianity promotes both individualism and a group mentality. it's not an either/or type of situation. it's both at the same time.<BR/><BR/>jesus said you must hate your own family in comparison to how much you love him. he also prayed for unity among the church that was the same strength as the unity he shared with the father. how can you choose between the two? it's both!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post-85573094999464990122007-05-31T11:06:00.000-07:002007-05-31T11:06:00.000-07:00Once again, it boils back down to balance. The Bi...Once again, it boils back down to balance. The Bible clearly states that one is responsible to think for themself. The problem is that many write it off as an excuse to think about themself. This leads to all of the problems that you mentioned. There is a difference in not letting your culture/peers/family control you and being out of control. Also, there is a line between thinking for yourself and being able to take advice from those who are qualified to give it. For example, while I am responsible for my own beliefs and thoughts about the Bible, I often have depended on my pastor as a guide in the process of making these decisions. Balance!<BR/>PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com