I think the clear issue with Western culture/ society is that the foundation was scooped out without any foundational replacement. Yes, I mean Christianity. I believe that has caused a situation where ethics/ morality is not agreed upon. 1/
Yes, Christianity is not keen on it and an accusation of atheists is that they are too individualistic. I wrote a paper on this in Augustinian confessionalism,
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I disagree. I see individualism as the basis of Christianity. Out of the gate the Bible states that the individual is divine. There's no doubt that Church have oppose authorities individualism and independence. It's valid to separate the ideal from it's practicioners IMO
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No. Christians are not supposed to be individuals. They're meant to emulate Christ and avoid pride and love God above everything. That makes individuality harder.
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There are many factions of Christianity and there have been many reforms within each.
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You'll find a companion in me for individualism, liberalism, and, I think, morality. My only reason for even approaching a defense for Christianity is that I think it need not be attacked or denigrated. I don't think it needs to be foremost either.
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I accept and value that. I still don't like Christianity much tho. Christians? Quite possibly.
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